Poplar Creek, Mississippi
Poplar Creek (also recorded as Polar Creek) is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Mississippi.[1] On April 27, 2011, a tornado hit the Poplar Creek area as part of the 2011 Super Outbreak, causing heavy tree and power line damage.[2] The tornado was classified rated EF2, with estimated wind speeds of 125 mph (201 km/h; 109 kn).[3] The path of destruction was 1 mile (1.6 km) wide and the tornado travelled a path of 11.5 miles (18.5 km).[3]
Poplar Creek | |
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  Poplar Creek Poplar Creek's position in Mississippi. | |
| Coordinates: 33°21′07″N 89°33′20″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Mississippi |
| County | Montgomery |
| Elevation | 100 m (400 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 676219 |
| U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Poplar Creek, Mississippi | |
References
- "Feature Detail Report for: Poplar Creek, Mississippi." USGS. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Poplar Creek, Mississippi Retrieved May 2, 2011.
- NOAA Report
- NOAA Jackson Report
Municipalities and communities of Montgomery County, Mississippi, United States | ||
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| City |  Map of Mississippi highlighting Montgomery County | |
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