Zama, Mississippi facts for kids
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Zama
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 Zama, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Mississippi |
| County | Attala |
| Elevation | 127 m (417 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 691172 |
Zama is a small place in Attala County, Mississippi, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are not part of an official city or town. Instead, it is governed by the county. Zama was also once known by the name Ayres.
Discover Zama
Zama is located in the state of Mississippi. It is a quiet area where people live without a local city government. The county takes care of services like roads and law enforcement.
A Look Back: Zama's History
Zama has a history tied to its post office. A post office is where mail is sorted and sent out. The first post office in this area was called Ayres. It was open from 1891 to 1908. Later, a new post office opened under the name Zama. This one operated from 1918 until 1964.
Weather Events: The 2011 Tornado
On April 27, 2011, a strong storm hit the Zama area. This storm was a tornado. It was part of a much larger event called the 2011 Super Outbreak. This outbreak saw many tornadoes across the United States.
Tornado Details
The tornado that hit Zama was rated EF1. This rating means it had strong winds. Experts estimated the wind speeds were about 95 mph (153 km/h; 83 kn). The tornado caused damage to trees and power lines. It also destroyed a barn in its path. The tornado's path was about 50 yards (46 m) wide and stretched for about 1 mile (1.6 km).
