A storm survey team from the National Weather Service in Jackson has determined an EF-1 tornado with winds estimated between 94 and 99 mph touched down in Laurel County during the late afternoon of Wednesday, November 14th 2007.
The tornado touched down 1.3 miles east of Bernstadt and continued east producing intermittent damage for 2.5 miles before dissipating 3.8 miles east of Bernstadt. The tornado reached a width of 200 yards shortly before dissipating. The touchdown time of the tornado was estimated close to 4:28pm with the tornado dissipating around 4:33pm.
At the touchdown site, a manufactured home was shifted off its foundation and an outbuilding was collapsed. Near the end of the tornado path there was damage to 3 outbuildings and some homes. One barn collapsed, another outbuilding was thrown from its foundation, and a third outbuilding suffered significant damage to its roof and walls. A one story residence at this location lost some
roofing material, sustained gutter damage, and had windows broken from flying debris. A second home near this location sustained shingle damage and a tree fell on a third home. The tornado also
damaged trees intermittently along its entire path with some trees being uprooted or snapped.
Summary...
Tornado Strength: EF1
Tornado Path Length: 2.5 miles
Tornado Path Width: 200 yards
Beginning Time: 4:28 pm - November 14
Ending Time: 4:33 pm - November 14
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