NWS Jackson Marks 60th Anniversary of 1966 Candlestick Park Tornado

The National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi, marked the 60th anniversary of the March 3, 1966, Candlestick Park tornado, which left more than 50 dead and injured over 500 people. The tornado tracked across Hinds, Rankin, Scott, Leake, and Neshoba counties.

The weather service shared details about the historic storm on its website and encourages residents to share their accounts or memories of the event. They are seeking information to better understand the tornado’s exact path and impact.

Anyone with relevant stories or records is asked to respond via comments, email, or phone. The agency aims to gather more details to enhance historical records and improve future weather response efforts, according to officials.

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