BREAKING: Huge mile-wide tornado rips through Mississippi towns, razing homes to the ground [PHOTOS, VIDEOS]

“Wiped off the map,” “obliterated” and “mass casualty event” are phrases being used by storm chasers after the massive tornado ripped through Rolling Fork, Mississippi Friday night.

Fred Miller, former mayor of Rolling Fork, said a good portion of the town has been destroyed.  Many people were reportedly trapped under debris and screaming for help.

According to posts on social media, several storm chasers and reporters were some of the first on the scene to rescue people who were trapped under debris and take the injured to the hospital in Vicksburg.

Several storm chasers said they witnessed fatalities.  ABC News reported late Friday night that at least seven people have been confirmed dead.

Rolling fork ms pic.twitter.com/ymYUDFlyiT

— Chris Hall, Y’all (@ChrisHallWx) March 25, 2023

Storm chaser Chris Hall tweeted, “We are fine, rolling fork is not… They need all the help that they can get as soon as possible search and rescue still ongoing.”

“We have a car full of injured going to Vicksburg hospital need help there now,” Hall added.

We have a car full of injured going to vicksburg hospital need help there now

— Chris Hall, Y’all (@ChrisHallWx) March 25, 2023

“It’s reportedly been declared a “Mass Casualty event” in Rolling Fork, MS. My God.,” he added later.

It’s reportedly been declared a “Mass Casualty event” in Rolling Fork, MS. My God.

— Chris Hall, Y’all (@ChrisHallWx) March 25, 2023

“The damage in Rolling Fork, Mississippi is BAD. People are trapped, we need help here,” storm chaser Zachary Hall tweeted.

The damage in Rolling Fork, Mississippi is BAD. People are trapped, we need help here. pic.twitter.com/rPJ4KDjwvE

— Zachary Hall (@WxZachary) March 25, 2023

In another desperate tweet, Zachary Hall wrote: “Per a Rolling Fork, Mississippi police offer: “Major tornado damage, we need as many ambulances as possible and any help for search and rescue in this town.” I was asked to tweet this. Please share.”

Per a Rolling Fork, Mississippi police offer:

“Major tornado damage, we need as many ambulances as possible and any help for search and rescue in this town”

I was asked to tweet this. Please share.

— Zachary Hall (@WxZachary) March 25, 2023

Other reporters, storm chasers and local residents shared photos and video footage of the horror.

Storm chaser Adam Lucio wrote, “Major Damage Rolling Fork MS. Just pulled a woman and her two dogs out of her house, got her re-united with family. Just got cell reception back. Unfortunately there are multiple fatalities here.”

In another post. Lucio wrote, “Monster, just an absolute demon in the darkness. Pray for Rolling Fork and Silver City, MS. This tornado claimed many lives tonight. I unfortunately have footage of a vehicle’s headlights orbiting the tornado shortly after this. Not sure I’ll post it due to the sensitive nature of it. We are heading back to Vicksburg for the night. Will be back tomorrow.”

“Heading to Vicksburg hospital with injured residents of Rolling Fork MS they need emergency personnel NOw,” tweeted storm chaser Reed Timmer.

Heading to Vicksburg hospital with injured residents of Rolling Fork MS they need emergency personnel NOw

— Reed Timmer, PhD (@ReedTimmerAccu) March 25, 2023

Storm chaser Freddy McKinney tweeted, “Violent wedge tornado before striking Rolling Fork, MS. We were some of the first on scene after it struck. Helped pull people out and ended up rushing two ladies to the hospital. Please keep these folks in your thoughts and prayers.”

Violent wedge tornado before striking Rolling Fork, MS. We were some of the first on scene after it struck. Helped pull people out and ended up rushing two ladies to the hospital. Please keep these folks in your thoughts and prayers. pic.twitter.com/SpNuiHeXMr

— Freddy McKinney (@FreddyMcKinneyR) March 25, 2023

Another storm chaser posted on social media that he was also taking injured people to the hospital.

“Need help in rolling fork ms please i have a car full injured going to vicksburg hospital get ems please to rolling fork,” the person wrote.

In the video below, Reed Timmer is heard yelling as they see the massive “mile-wide” wedge-shaped tornado bearing down. The video also includes footage as they rush to help people amid the debris left behind.

Pray for Rolling Fork. That’s all I can say right now. #mswx pic.twitter.com/c5ObOQV27g

— Will Wise (@WillWise_WX) March 25, 2023

Storm watcher Stephanie Cox shared video footage, showing the demolished town.

“Absolutely unreal damage in Rolling Fork . What a wild night please keep all these towns in your thoughts!” she tweeted.

Absolutely unreal damage in Rolling Fork . What a wild night please keep all these towns in your thoughts! #mswx pic.twitter.com/eabD2ts4Mo

— Stephanie Cox (@Stormwatcher771) March 25, 2023

Meteorologist Tyler Metcalf tweeted, “According to storm chasers, #RollingFork was ‘wiped off the map’ by a massive wedge tornado. This is just one before and after pic of what’s believed to be the ACEs Hardware store there being completely slabbed and flattened. Also, #SterlingCity was obliterated.”

#BREAKING – According to storm chasers, #RollingFork was ‘wiped off the map’ by a massive wedge tornado. This is just one before and after pic of what’s believed to be the ACEs Hardware store there being completely slabbed and flattened. Also, #SterlingCity was obliterated. #mswx pic.twitter.com/iQ2yICCpFy

— Tyler Metcalf (@tymetwx) March 25, 2023

“Rolling Fork #mississippi monster. Damage is catastrophic. Multiple fatalities,” wrote storm chaser Adam Lucio.

Rolling Fork #mississippi monster. Damage is catastrophic. Multiple fatalities pic.twitter.com/KqWI8EDfc9

— Adam Lucio (@AdamLucioWX) March 25, 2023

Another person tweeted, “Horrible damage in Rolling Fork, MS. Branches stripped of bark, cars thrown onto buildings, and brick structures demolished. This is the strongest tornado damage I’ve personally seen. From what I understand, there are many casualties, too.”

Horrible damage in Rolling Fork, MS. Branches stripped of bark, cars thrown onto buildings, and brick structures demolished. This is the strongest tornado damage ive personally seen. From what I understand, there are many casualties, too. pic.twitter.com/jxVKqn3pgc

— Meteoroloquads (@meteoroloquads) March 25, 2023

Here is video from our crew in Rolling Fork, Mississippi. You can see the Sharkey County Sheriff’s department driving through assessing the damage. pic.twitter.com/tYLbziUuke

— WLBT 3 On Your Side (@WLBT) March 25, 2023

Devastating images continue to come out of the Rolling Fork, MS area after a powerful, dangerous #tornado ripped through the town. Our crews are on the ground, stay tuned to @WeatherNation for details. pic.twitter.com/A6vE2xT9Lk

— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) March 25, 2023

Just before midnight Friday night, tornado warnings were issued for other Mississippi towns.

The town of Amory, Mississippi reportedly took a direct hit, with officials saying the entire northern part of the town is “gone.”

#BREAKING: A Tornado Emergency has been issued for a extremely large and violent tornado on the ground

#Amory | #Mississippi

The National weather service has issues a new tornado emergency for Amory, Aberdeen, Smithville, Stewart and Egypt Mississippi This is a life… pic.twitter.com/BxKjmVbqAh

— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) March 25, 2023

I don’t think I’ve *ever* heard a meteorologist say a little prayer or “oh man” on air. #mswx

Amory, Mississippi is southwest of Tupelo, and about 15 miles west of the Mississippi/Alabama state line. pic.twitter.com/lUbfRZNqag

— Eddie Sigala (@eduardokenya) March 25, 2023

Per Amory, Mississippi fire scanner: “All of north Amory is gone”. Multiple gas leaks and major damage reported after tornado. First responders having hard time moving through streets due to debris. #MSwx

— Collin Gross (@CollinGrossWx) March 25, 2023

#BREAKING: Numerous people are screaming for help in Amory Mississippi after a catastrophic tornado passed through

#Amory | #Mississippi

Numerous reports that All of north Amory Mississippi is gone or Extremely damaged from the catastrophic tornado that passed through… pic.twitter.com/k34i3uNL1X

— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) March 25, 2023

Per Amory, Mississippi fire scanner: “All of north Amory is gone”. Multiple gas leaks and major damage reported after tornado. Responders having hard time moving through streets due to debris.

Forecast Center says debris was being lofted at least 16,000 feet in the air.
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— BIG DAVE (@2bz4thot) March 25, 2023

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