Maxar Technologies tweeted shocking before and after satellite imagery of the EF4 tornado devastation across Rolling Fork, Mississippi.
Maxar collected images before the storm unleashed a deadly twister that leveled parts of the town on Friday night, killing at least 23 people.
Here’s more from Maxar:
Severe damage throughout the entire town of #RollingFork, #Mississippi, from the #tornado that hit on Friday, March 24. Seen here is the Walnut Street area.
Before: Dec 27, 2022
After: Mar 26, 2023 pic.twitter.com/QCj1DC9HO4— Maxar Technologies (@Maxar) March 26, 2023
The tiny town of #RollingFork, #Mississippi lies in ruins from the March 24 #tornado. Seen here is the Walnut and Mulberry Streets area.
Before: Dec 27, 2022
After: Mar 26, 2023 pic.twitter.com/S3r4wljbd6— Maxar Technologies (@Maxar) March 26, 2023
Destroyed homes and businesses seen here along the Blues Highway in #RollingFork, #Mississippi. The entire area has been declared a major disaster and federal aid has been ordered to assist in recovery efforts.
Before: Dec 27, 2022
After: Mar 26, 2023 pic.twitter.com/qKjMwBCy72— Maxar Technologies (@Maxar) March 26, 2023
To provide some context, an EF4 tornado has wind speeds ranging from 166 to 200 mph. EF4 tornadoes account for only 1% of all tornadoes, making last week’s storm extraordinarily rare.
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