2019 tornado survivor receives new home in Columbus The tornado ripped through Columbus in February 2019. Its effects continue to impact lives. Posted: Feb 26, 2021 4:29 PM Posted By: Rhea Thornton COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) - A non-profit in Lowndes County is working to help folks recover from the devastating tornado that ripped up dozens of homes two years ago. The tornado ripped through Columbus in February 2019. Its effects continue to impact lives. Richard Moore's new home in Columbus. The storm damaged his previous home on the same site. Photo Date: Feb. 26, 2021 Richard Moore's new home in Columbus. The storm damaged his previous home on the same site. Photo Date: Feb. 26, 2021