Power Outage in Tunica, MS

Tornado. A tornado formed just northeast of the Tunica airport and tracked northeast through rural Tunica and Desoto counties. A large number of homes and a church a few miles northeast of the airport suffered roof damage. Several sheds were displaced and destroyed. There was consistent damage for over 20 miles before lifting in DeSoto County, mainly snapped and uprooted trees. A few homes and mobile homes along Highway 3 south of Arkabutla Dam Road had shingles removed or portions of the metal roofing lifted. There were a number of trees snapped and uprooted along Highway 3 and in a wooded area along Woffolk Road. Several power poles were snapped and numerous trees along Arkabutla Dam Road near the Desoto County line. The roof was removed from a garage/carport. A couple of other nearby homes received roof damage. The tornado then moved into DeSoto County. Peak winds in Tunica County were estimated at 110 mph.

March 31, 2023

Thunderstorm Wind. Straight-line winds snapped trees in a swath from near the Mississippi River at Mhoon Landing Parkway across Highway 61 to Kirby Road. The tops of two power poles were removed or tilted.

March 31, 2023

Thunderstorm Wind. Powerlines down and a few trees snapped near Highway 61 and Clayton Road. One home and a detached garage damaged.

May 05, 2022

Thunderstorm Wind. A power pole snapped and a center pivot was overturned at Highway 61 and Josephine Road.

March 30, 2022

Ice Storm. Around one-quarter inch of ice led to widespread tree and powerline damage and power outages.

February 03, 2022

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