Smithville, MS Tornado

I grew up just a few miles from Smithville, MS. On April 27, 2011 an EF5 tornado hit the town of almost 900 residents. It had winds of 205 miles per hour. It was a half-mile wide and was on the ground for close to three miles, killing 14 and injuring 40. The tornado also destroyed 18 homes, 14 businesses, and two churches. 

Dollar General

 

 

 

Ball field I where I played summer league softball

Smithville School and football field