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Tornado (EF2)Jefferson, Louisiana

December 14, 2022 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
0
Direct injuries
2
Property damage
$50.0M
Tornado scale
EF2
Area
Jefferson

Event narrative (NOAA)

The tornado touched down just west of Luther Dr, causing roof damage to a home near the intersection with Mather Dr. It moved northeastward causing damage to trees and roofs, with significant damage to three homes near the intersection of Betty St and|Deana St. Just after passing the intersection of Ames Blvd and August Ave, it pushed a large set of bleachers off its foundation at Archbishop Shaw HS. Widespread tree damage was also observed here. The tornado continued northeast into Marrero and Harvey where it caused widespread structural damage along its path. A couple homes on the west side of Harvey suffered complete loss of their roofs with multiple walls collapsed, and were also shifted from their foundations. Other homes along the path in this area suffered minor roof and wall damage

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.

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