2010 Yazoo City tornado
2010 natural disaster in the United States
During the morning and afternoon of April 24, 2010, a massive, long-tracked, and devastating EF4 tornado impacted several towns and communities across Louisiana and Mississippi. The tornado caused 10 fatalities and 146 injuries during its 152.66 miles (245.68 km) path, which is the fourth longest tornado path on record in Mississippi. Losses accrued from the tornado was estimated at $409.5 million (2010 USD). The tornado occurred during a multi-day tornado outbreak spanning from April 22 to April 25. This was the first violent (EF4+) tornado of the year and the deadliest tornado of the 2010 tornado season. The tornado was also considered the worst natural disaster to occur in Mississippi since Hurricane Katrina almost five years prior. The tornado is also sometimes referred to as the Yazoo City–Durant tornado or simply the Yazoo City tornado.
The intense supercell produced the tornado 6 miles (9.7 km) west of Tallulah and almost immediately intensified to EF3 strength, maintaining that intensity before crossing the Mississippi River. The tornado crossed into Mississippi at EF2 intensity, inflicting severe damage to structures and vegetation. The tornado intensified further to low-end EF4 strength south of Yazoo City.
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