Mississippi, 1998

Damaging Winds in Mississippi, November 10, 1998

November 10, 1998 · NWS JAN · 12 events in 10 counties and zones

12 thunderstorm wind, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$430,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
12

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

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Event by event

12 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When
November 10, 7:45 AM CST
Where
Washington County, Leland
Property damage
$8,000
Reported by
EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates
33.400, -90.920

A business and a produce stand both sustained damaged. There was also minor damage to the stands at a football field.

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When
November 10, 7:50 AM CST
Where
Washington County, Hollandale
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates
33.170, -90.870

Several power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Leflore

When
November 10, 7:50 AM CST
Where
Leflore County, Greenwood
Property damage
$12,000
Reported by
BROADCAST MEDIA
Coordinates
33.520, -90.180

Several trees and power lines were blown down. A couple of buildings received damage as well.

Thunderstorm Wind, Yazoo

When
November 10, 8:30 AM CST
Where
Yazoo County, Eden
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
GENERAL PUBLIC
Coordinates
32.980, -90.330

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Holmes

When
November 10, 8:30 AM CST
Where
Holmes County, Durant
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
33.080, -89.870

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Grenada

When
November 10, 8:35 AM CST
Where
Grenada County, Elliott
Property damage
$60,000
Reported by
EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates
33.680, -89.750

Severe damage was sustained by a lumber mill. Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Holmes

When
November 10, 8:45 AM CST
Where
Holmes County, Durant
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
33.080, -89.870

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Choctaw

When
November 10, 9:15 AM CST
Where
Choctaw County, Countywide
Property damage
$200,000
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
33.320, -89.270

Extensive tree damage occurred across southern Choctaw County, particularly in the vicinity of Weir. Several homes were severely damaged, and many sheds and barns were destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Attala

When
November 10, 9:20 AM CST
Where
Attala County, Mc Cool
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
33.200, -89.350

Several trees were blown down and two houses sustained minor damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Webster

When
November 10, 9:30 AM CST
Where
Webster County, Mantee
Property damage
$4,000
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
33.730, -89.050

Several trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When
November 10, 9:30 AM CST
Where
Hinds County, Jackson
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates
32.330, -90.170

A few trees were blown down and several houses sustained damage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Oktibbeha

When
November 10, 10:10 AM CST
Where
Oktibbeha County, Countywide
Property damage
$100,000
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
33.420, -88.850

One mobile home was destroyed and several houses sustained damage near the community of Oktoc. Many trees were blown down across the southern half of Oktibbeha county.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-10-01. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 5677200, 5677201, 5677202, 5677203, 5677210, 5677211, 5677204, 5677205, 5677206, 5677207, 5677208, 5677209.