A localized outbreak of 15 tornadoes impacted Southern United States on February 7.
A few of these tornadoes were strong, with the most significant damage occurring in Louisiana.
A large EF2 wedge tornado destroyed homes near Killian, Louisiana.
An EF1 tornado caused considerable damage in the town of Donaldsonville, killing one person.
A large, damaging tornado of EF3 intensity ripped through portions of Eastern New Orleans, damaging or destroying numerous homes, businesses, and industrial buildings.
Another EF3 tornado near Watson toppled metal truss towers and destroyed manufactured homes.
At least 33 people were injured by the New Orleans tornado with up to 6 being serious.
An EF2 tornado also damaged multiple homes and destroyed a flea market near Harperville, Mississippi.
A localized outbreak of 15 tornadoes impacted Southern United States on February 7. A few of these tornadoes were strong, with the most significant damage occurring in Louisiana. A large EF2 wedge tornado destroyed homes near Killian, Louisiana. An EF1 tornado caused considerable damage in the town of Donaldsonville, killing one person. A large, damaging tornado of EF3 intensity ripped through portions of Eastern New Orleans, damaging or destroying numerous homes, businesses, and industrial buildings. Another EF3 tornado near Watson toppled metal truss towers and destroyed manufactured homes. At least 33 people were injured by the New Orleans tornado with up to 6 being serious. An EF2 tornado also damaged multiple homes and destroyed a flea market near Harperville, Mississippi.
Tornadoes of 2017