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February 26, 2011 by ParsonsWeather.com.
02/24/2011 0830 PM
2 miles NW of Parsons, Decatur County.
Tornado, reported by NWS storm survey.
Tornado began 2 miles northeast of Parsons at 830 PM and
continued to the Cherokee Landing area at the Tennessee
River by 845 PM. Estimated winds were 120 mph…path
length was 12 miles… and maximum width was 400 yards.
Major damage to a Mobile home in the Five Forks area.
Large grain bin tossed 50 yds. Minor damage to trees and
homes… with tombstones turned over in Bible Hill area. 8
homes sustained severe damage on blue bird Circle.
Estimated damage cost 1.285 million dollars.
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02/24/2011 0850 PM
Parsons, Decatur County.
Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by trained spotter.
1 large tree across Road on Dolphin street
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02/24/2011 0850 PM
Parsons, Decatur County.
Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by Emergency Mngr.
6 to 7 homes damaged, possibly a few businesses in
Parsons. Emergency manager said that he has not reached
the damaged buildings due to large trees over the roads
to get there. Emergency manager said this was possibly
tornado damage.
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02/24/2011 0850 PM
Parsons, Decatur County.
Tornado, reported by Emergency Mngr.
Tombstones pulled out of ground in cemetery… 7 homes
damaged… one Mobile home about 75 percent destroyed.
Grain bins pulled off Concrete pads and numerous farm
buildings damaged. About 50 percent of residents still
without power. Emergency manager believes this was a tornado.
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