RUSK COUNTY, Texas — The National Weather Service has confirmed either an EF-1 or EF-2 tornado moved through Rusk County near Mount Enterprise during Thursday's severe weather.
A NWS representative from the Shreveport office confirmed a tornado did move through the area near Whispering Pines RV Park & Lodging in the Mount Enterprise community.
According to NWS, the team will have to review data before confirming the exact strength.
The NWS website states an EF-1 tornado can range from 73-112 MPH and cause moderate damage, including roof surfaces peeled off; mobile homes pushed foundations or overturned; moving autos pushed off road.
An EF-2 tornado ranges from 113-157 MPH and lead to considerable damage, such as roofs torn from frame houses; mobile homes demolished; boxcars pushed over; large trees snapped or uprooted; light objects become projectiles.