Mississippi, 2018

Tornado and Flash Flooding in Mississippi, December 27 to 28, 2018

December 27 to 28, 2018 · NWS JAN · 49 events in 19 counties and zones

A cold front moved through the region, and then stalled southeast of the area. Some flash flooding and wind damage occurred in association with this system.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it; 4 filed by county or forecast zone are drawn at its center, in a lighter ring. Tap one for its entry below.

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  • Tropical storms and surge
  • Floods
  • Wind
  • Hail
  • Winter weather
  • Heat and drought
  • Cold
  • Fire, smoke and dust
  • Marine and coastal
  • Other

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
1
Property damage
$4.8 million
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
49

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.

What happened

The episode as NWS JAN wrote it up.

A cold front moved through the region, and then stalled southeast of the area. Some flash flooding and wind damage occurred in association with this system. Some gradient wind damage also occurred out ahead of the approaching cold front.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Jackson, MS wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Dec 27, 5:54 AM CST, 3 hours 54 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 27, 5:54 AM CST, 3 hours 54 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Jackson MS
554 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018

.UPDATE...
Updated for 12Z aviation discussion

&&

.AVIATION...
12Z TAF discussion: Widespread MVFR Cigs were observed at 1130Z
along with a gusty se wind. Gusty southerly winds are expected
through most of the TAF period, with increasing chances for SHRA
and TSRA as a line of storms moves west to east through the
region. MVFR conditions wl prevail as the storms affect each TAF
site, however brief periods of IFR or lower ceilings and
visibility may occur as the heaviest rain moves through. Wind gust
potential will diminish generally after the line of storms moves
east of each TAF site. /NF/22/

&&

.DISCUSSION...

Today and Tonight: Starting out early this morning, a low
pressure system lifting from the TX Panhandle into the Midwest
will keep a tight pressure gradient and mid-level height gradient
across our forecast area. This pattern will see continued strong
warm, moist advection through the afternoon and evening until the
associated cold front pushes into our region. Gusty winds
overnight have mostly been in the 20 to 25 mph range, however a
gust or two as high as 40 mph have been measured tonight. A Wind
Advisory remains in place through 6 PM this evening for areas
mostly likely to see gusts over 40 mph during the day, however
expect most of the highest gradient wind gust potential to be
focused this morning through early in the afternoon before the
focus turns to possibly severe thunderstorms.

Surface-based instability will be minimal to start the day, since
low clouds will limit daytime heating. But with ongoing warm
advection, a surge of temps and dewpoints around 65 degrees will
spread north from the Gulf Coast toward the Interstate 20 corridor
through the day. In this more unstable airmass, strongly sheared
thunderstorms will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts and
possibly a few brief tornadoes. Poor low-level lapse rates will
be a limiting factor for tornadoes, but marginal instability and
strong shear warrant the Slight Risk. North of the Interstate 20
corridor, isolated stronger to marginally severe thunderstorms
will still be possible; however the primary threat will be
damaging wind gusts especially if higher winds off the surface can
be mixed down by strong showers and storms.

Lastly, it must be noted that anomalously high atmospheric
moisture will be advected northward ahead of the front, increasing
the possibility for high rainfall rates and flash flooding.
Forecast PWAT values in excess of 1.5 inches are near the
climatological max for this time of year, and the combination of
instability and lift will result in efficient rainfall producing
showers and storms. The flash flooding threat will be greatest -
an Elevated Risk - for areas south and east of the Natchez Trace,
or from roughly Natchez northeast through the Golden Triangle and
through the Pine Belt. These areas have the greatest chance of
seeing more than one round of heavy rain through tomorrow morning.
There is a Flash Flood Watch in effect from Noon today through 6
AM Friday for these areas as well. Elsewhere, average rainfall
totals will be less, and the threat for Flash Flooding will be
Limited. /NF/

Friday through Wednesday: Mostly wet with warmer than normal
temperatures will be the rule. Friday morning as the first low
pressure system pulls away to the northeast, a second closed low
will be dropping over the Four Corners region. As a result, our
flow aloft will remain southwesterly and help stall the cold front
associated with the departing low pressure system. Model
consensus still suggests this cold front will stall just southeast
of our CWA Friday afternoon. The rain will taper off during the
afternoon and dry weather is expected Friday evening but, light
rain is expected back across our southern most zones before
sunrise Saturday. Models are in better agreement this run with the
evolution of this closed low and a disturbance rounding its base
that will help the precipitation spread north over our CWA
Saturday as it approaches.

Rain is expected back over our whole CWA again by Saturday
afternoon. Rain chances will continue over most of our CWA til New
Years Day when the northwest may see a brief end to the rain
before rain chances expand back across our whole CWA Wednesday.
Essentially, this second low pressure system will take until
Sunday night to lift out to the northeast and drop a trailing cold
front into our CWA Monday. The rain will end in the wake of the
cold front but a broad upper level trough dropping over the
Rockies Monday will maintain our southwest flow aloft and help
stall the cold front across our southeast. This will result in
rain chances continuing across our southeast New Years Day. The
upper level trough axis looks to shift east across our CWA
Wednesday bringing an end to the wet weather pattern and cooler
temperatures Thursday. /22/

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson       68  55  65  43 / 100  83  14   9
Meridian      68  61  68  46 / 100 100  47  11
Vicksburg     71  52  62  43 / 100  46  12   8
Hattiesburg   69  63  67  50 / 100 100  58  24
Natchez       71  52  63  44 / 100  53  13  15
Greenville    67  49  59  37 / 100  35   9   7
Greenwood     68  52  60  39 / 100  63  12   8

&&

.JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MS...Wind Advisory until 6 PM CST this evening for MSZ018-019-025>045-
     047>050-053-054-059-060.

     Flash Flood Watch from noon CST today through late tonight for
     MSZ030-031-033-038-039-044>046-049>052-054>058-061>066-
     072>074.

LA...Wind Advisory until 6 PM CST this evening for LAZ007>009-015-016-
     023>026.

AR...Wind Advisory until 6 PM CST this evening for ARZ074-075.

&&

NF/22
Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 27, 9:05 AM CST, 43 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Jackson MS
905 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018

ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-MSZ018-019-025>029-034>037-040>043-
047-281515-
Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-
Madison LA-Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-
Webster-Washington-Humphreys-Holmes-Attala-Issaquena-Sharkey-
Yazoo-Madison MS-Warren-
905 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast
Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and northwestern portions of central
Mississippi, north central Mississippi, northwest Mississippi,
and west central Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Marginal
TIMING...Through 6 PM

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Today

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible today. Damaging wind
gusts will be the primary hazard, but a tornado cannot be ruled
out.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Localized flash flooding is possible, particularly in low lying
and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

Non-thunderstorm wind gusts of up to 40 mph will be possible
through this afternoon. A few downed trees and power lines are
possible, especially where the soil is saturated following recent
rainfall. Travel will also be difficult for those in high profile
vehicles.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region today
through tonight.

MSZ032-281515-
Choctaw-
905 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for Choctaw County,
Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Marginal
TIMING...Through 10 PM.

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Today through Tonight

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible today. Damaging wind
gusts will be the primary hazard, but a tornado cannot be ruled
out.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Localized flash flooding is possible, particularly in low lying
and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

Non-thunderstorm wind gusts of up to 40 mph will be possible
through this afternoon. A few downed trees and power lines are
possible, especially where the soil is saturated following recent
rainfall. Travel will also be difficult for those in high profile
vehicles.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region today
through tonight.

MSZ031-039-045-046-050>052-058-281515-
Lowndes-Noxubee-Neshoba-Kemper-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-Clarke-
905 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for eastern portions of central
Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Marginal
TIMING...Through 10 PM

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today through Tonight

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible today. Damaging wind
gusts will be the primary hazard, but a tornado cannot be ruled
out.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Areas of flash flooding are likely and some roads could be
flooded or closed, with rainfall totals near 3 to 5 inches
possible. Some structures may be potentially threatened by high
water. Minor river flooding is also possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

Non-thunderstorm wind gusts of up to 40 mph will be possible
through this afternoon. A few downed trees and power lines are
possible, especially where the soil is saturated following recent
rainfall. Travel will also be difficult for those in high profile
vehicles.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region today
through tonight.

MSZ030-033-038-044-281515-
Clay-Oktibbeha-Winston-Leake-
905 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for northeastern portions of
central Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Marginal
TIMING...Through 10 PM

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...This Afternoon through early this evening

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible today. Damaging wind
gusts will be the primary hazard, but a tornado cannot be ruled
out.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Areas of flash flooding are likely and some roads could be
flooded or closed, with rainfall totals near 3 to 5 inches
possible. Some structures may be potentially threatened by high
water. Minor river flooding is also possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

Non-thunderstorm wind gusts of up to 40 mph will be possible
through this afternoon. A few downed trees and power lines are
possible, especially where the soil is saturated following recent
rainfall. Travel will also be difficult for those in high profile
vehicles.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region today
through tonight.

LAZ023>026-MSZ048-053-059-060-281515-
Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Hinds-Claiborne-Jefferson-
Adams-
905 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast
Louisiana, and southwestern portions of central Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Through 6 PM

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Today

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

Severe thunderstorms are possible today. Damaging wind gusts will
be the primary hazard, but a few tornadoes will be possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Localized flash flooding is possible, particularly in low lying
and urban areas. Minor river flooding is also possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

Non-thunderstorm wind gusts of up to 40 mph will be possible
through this afternoon. A few downed trees and power lines are
possible, especially where the soil is saturated following recent
rainfall. Travel will also be difficult for those in high profile
vehicles.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region today
through tonight.

MSZ049-054-281515-
Rankin-Copiah-
905 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for Rankin and Copiah counties.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Through 6 PM

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Mainly Today

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

Severe thunderstorms are possible today. Damaging wind gusts will
be the primary hazard, but a few tornadoes will be possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Areas of flash flooding are likely and some roads could be
flooded or closed, with rainfall totals near 3 to 5 inches
possible. Some structures may be potentially threatened by high
water. Minor river flooding is also possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

Non-thunderstorm wind gusts of up to 40 mph will be possible
through this afternoon. A few downed trees and power lines are
possible, especially where the soil is saturated following recent
rainfall. Travel will also be difficult for those in high profile
vehicles.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region today
through tonight.

MSZ061-281515-
Franklin MS-
905 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for Franklin County Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Through this afternoon

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

Severe thunderstorms are possible today. Damaging wind gusts will
be the primary hazard, but a few tornadoes will be possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Areas of flash flooding are likely and some roads could be
flooded or closed, with rainfall totals near 3 to 5 inches
possible. Some structures may be potentially threatened by high
water. Minor river flooding is also possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

Non-thunderstorm wind gusts of up to 40 mph will be possible
through this afternoon. A few downed trees and power lines are
possible, especially where the soil is saturated following recent
rainfall. Travel will also be difficult for those in high profile
vehicles.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region today
through tonight.

MSZ055>057-062>066-072>074-281515-
Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-
Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
905 AM CST Thu Dec 27 2018

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southern and
southeastern portions of central Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Through 10 PM

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today through Tonight

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today

Severe thunderstorms are possible today. Damaging wind gusts will
be the primary hazard, but a few tornadoes will be possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Areas of flash flooding are likely and some roads could be
flooded or closed, with rainfall totals near 3 to 5 inches
possible. Some structures may be potentially threatened by high
water. Minor river flooding is also possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

Non-thunderstorm wind gusts of up to 40 mph will be possible
through this afternoon. A few downed trees and power lines are
possible, especially where the soil is saturated following recent
rainfall. Travel will also be difficult for those in high profile
vehicles.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region today
through tonight.

DL

&&

...HAZARD LEGEND...

*SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS*
High...Significant severe thunderstorms are expected.
Moderate...Severe storms expected with significant
 severe weather possible.
Enhanced...Severe storms expected.
Slight...Severe storms possible.
Marginal...Isolated severe storms possible.

*FLOODING*
Extreme...Confident in significant flooding.
Significant...Significant flooding possible.
Elevated...Confident in flooding.
Limited...Flooding possible.

*NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS*
Extreme...Sustained winds 50 mph or greater or wind gusts 65 mph
 or greater.
Significant...Sustained winds 40-49 mph or wind gusts 58-64 mph.
Elevated...Sustained winds 30-39 mph or wind gusts 45-57 mph.
Limited...Sustained winds 20-29 mph or wind gusts 30 to 44 mph.

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...ADDITIONAL URLS FOR SEVERE WEATHER ISSUES...

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   https://www.spc.noaa.gov/
Meso Analysis...
   https://www.spc.noaa.gov/exper/mesoanalysis/
Day 1 through 3 Outlooks...
   https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/
Storm Reports...
   https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/online/
...ADDITIONAL URLS FOR FLOODING ISSUES...

Current Watches and Warnings...
   https://www.weather.gov/jan/safe_HeavyRain

Observed Precipitation Images...
   https://www.weather.gov/jan/precipmaps

River Forecast Center...
   https://www.weather.gov/lmrfc/
Significant River Flood Outlook...
   https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/nationalfloodoutlook/index.html
Day 1 through 3 Excessive Rainfall...
   https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/excess_rain.shtml
Excessive Rainfall Discussion...
   https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/qpferd.html
Day 1 through 7 QPF...
   https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/qpf2.shtml
QPF Discussion...
   https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/qpfpfd.html

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Dec 27, 8:36 AM CST, 1 hour 12 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
836 AM CST THU DEC 27 2018

LAZ023-271500-
Franklin LA-
836 AM CST THU DEC 27 2018

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT FRANKLIN PARISH UNTIL 900 AM
CST...

At 836 AM CST, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
over Winnsboro, moving northeast at 30 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Crowville around 855 AM CST.
  Bakers around 900 AM CST.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Baskin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.

&&

LAT...LON 3222 9182 3224 9177 3233 9176 3234 9170
      3237 9170 3240 9164 3241 9148 3236 9145
      3236 9149 3235 9150 3232 9147 3230 9153
      3225 9153 3225 9156 3223 9152 3220 9154
      3220 9149 3210 9151 3200 9182 3219 9183
TIME...MOT...LOC 1436Z 240DEG 28KT 3217 9173

DC
Local storm report, Dec 27, 9:16 AM CST, 32 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
916 AM CST THU DEC 27 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1217 AM     NON-TSTM WND DMG 8 WNW ROCKY SPRINGS     32.15N 90.94W
12/27/2018                   WARREN             MS   UTILITY COMPANY

            A UTILITY WIRE WAS DOWNED OFF US 61.

&&

DL
Local storm report, Dec 27, 9:26 AM CST, 22 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
926 AM CST THU DEC 27 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0839 AM     TSTM WND DMG     6 E BASKIN              32.25N 91.65W
12/27/2018                   FRANKLIN           LA   AMATEUR RADIO

            MULTIPLE TREES DOWNED ON LA 577/BASKIN
            CROWVILLE RD WEST OF CROWVILLE.

&&

DL
Local storm report, Dec 27, 9:45 AM CST, 3 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
945 AM CST THU DEC 27 2018

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0146 AM     NON-TSTM WND GST 1 NNW MOUND             32.35N 91.03W
12/27/2018  M40 MPH          MADISON            LA   ASOS

            OBSERVED AT THE KTVR AIRPORT.

&&

DL

The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 85 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 15:48 UTC.

Open the radar archive at this moment

Event by event

25 flash flood, 14 thunderstorm wind, 4 strong wind, 3 flood, 2 lightning, 1 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Warren

When
December 27, 9:48 AM CST to 9:56 AM CST
Where
Warren County, Vicksburg to 1.81 mi NE of Rose Hill
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.350, -90.880

Roof damage occurred to the Central Fire Station. Numerous trees were blown down across the county. Roof damage occurred at the Culkin Water District building off of US Highway 61. Multiple trees were blown down along Oak Ridge Road, Freetown Road and Woodstone Drive. Some trailers were overturned to the north-northwest of Vicksburg.

Thunderstorm Wind, Warren

When
December 27, 9:52 AM CST to 9:55 AM CST
Where
Warren County, 0.9 mi SW of Waltersville
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
32.360, -90.840

Multiple trees were blown down at the Vicksburg National Military Park, some blocking the tour road.

Flash Flood, Warren

When
December 27, 9:54 AM CST to 1:00 PM CST
Where
Warren County, 0.29 mi NW of Vicksburg to 0.19 mi WSW of Vicksburg
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.353, -90.883

Flash flooding occurred on Clay Street and Highway 61 South.

Strong Wind, Lowndes

When
December 27, 10:00 AM CST
Where
Lowndes forecast zone
Measured
35 kt (40 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
33.473, -88.443 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A tree was uprooted along 3rd Street South due to gradient winds.

Strong Wind, Madison

When
December 27, 10:10 AM CST
Where
Madison forecast zone
Measured
35 kt (40 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
32.635, -90.034 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A wire was downed on Robinson Road about five miles east of Canton.

Thunderstorm Wind, Humphreys

When
December 27, 10:16 AM CST
Where
Humphreys County, 1.08 mi SW of Louise
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.959, -90.593

Power lines were blown down near Mount Zion Church.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When
December 27, 10:19 AM CST to 10:21 AM CST
Where
Hinds County, 1.29 mi NW of Orange Hill to 1.38 mi NNW of Orange Hill
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$8,000
Reported by
County Official
Coordinates
32.485, -90.493

A tree was blown down at Cox Ferry and Frank Hall roads in the Brownsville area. A utility wire was also blown down along Farr Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Yazoo

When
December 27, 10:20 AM CST
Where
Yazoo County, 3 mi SSE of Satartia
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$20,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.630, -90.530

Tree was blown down onto a home on Potters Ridge road in the Phoenix Community.

Thunderstorm Wind, Humphreys

When
December 27, 10:26 AM CST to 10:29 AM CST
Where
Humphreys County, 0.58 mi E of Silver City to 0.9 mi NE of Belzoni
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.100, -90.490

Multiple trees were blown down in Belzoni. A telephone pole and power lines were blown down in Silver City.

Tornado, Yazoo

When
December 27, 10:29 AM CST to 10:30 AM CST
Where
Yazoo County, 2.82 mi SSW of Oil City to 2.58 mi S of Oil City
Rating
EF0
Path length
1.29 mi
Path width
100 yd
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.643, -90.451

This weak brief tornado touched down near Sadler Road and moved east to Haralson Lane. Around a dozen trees had large limbs broken off, with a few smaller trees uprooted. Some tin covering for a room was pealed off and blown across a few yards. Max winds were around 80 mph and path length was near 1.3 miles.

Strong Wind, Choctaw

When
December 27, 10:30 AM CST
Where
Choctaw forecast zone
Measured
35 kt (40 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.347, -89.248 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A tree was blown down on the Natchez Trace.

Thunderstorm Wind, Yazoo

When
December 27, 10:35 AM CST
Where
Yazoo County, 0.21 mi SSW of Yazoo Jctn
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.877, -90.381

A tree was blown down on a house on Wildwood Terrace in Yazoo City.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When
December 27, 10:41 AM CST
Where
Hinds County, 4.82 mi SW of Pocahontas
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$8,000
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
32.429, -90.347

Trees and powerlines were blown down along Clinton-Tinnin Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Yazoo

When
December 27, 10:45 AM CST
Where
Yazoo County, 0.58 mi E of Eden
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
32.980, -90.320

Trees and powerlines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When
December 27, 10:45 AM CST
Where
Madison County, 2.26 mi N of Stokes
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
32.633, -90.220

Trees and powerlines were blown down along Virlilia Rd north of Flora.

Flash Flood, Warren

When
December 27, 10:55 AM CST to 1:15 PM CST
Where
Warren County, 0.42 mi NE of Yokena to 0.25 mi ENE of Yokena
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.175, -90.945

Flooding occurred on Jeff Davis Road near Highway 61.

Flash Flood, Adams

When
December 27, 11:00 AM CST to 1:00 PM CST
Where
Adams County, 2.58 mi SE of Natchez to 2.85 mi SSE of Natchez
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.541, -91.373

A few neighborhood streets were flooded in Natchez and Lindburg areas. A car was floating and there was a water rescue at Turtle Lane and Eastwood Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Holmes

When
December 27, 11:06 AM CST
Where
Holmes County, 0.58 mi W of Lexington
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$6,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.120, -90.060

A few trees were blown down and one blocked Highway 12, just west of Lexington.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When
December 27, 11:10 AM CST
Where
Madison County, 3.75 mi WNW of Truitt
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$7,000
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
32.820, -89.960

Trees and powerlines were blown down near Old Highway 51 and Oaks Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Attala

When
December 27, 11:33 AM CST
Where
Attala County, 1.87 mi WSW of Mc Adams
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$6,000
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
33.010, -89.730

Trees and lines were blown down along Sallis-Mcadams Rd.

Flash Flood, Franklin

When
December 27, 12:30 PM CST to 2:30 PM CST
Where
Franklin County, 4.97 mi SE of Franklin to 6.53 mi E of Knoxville
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.380, -91.030

A few county roads in the soutwest part of the county were under water for a period of time.

Strong Wind, Clay

When
December 27, 12:59 PM CST
Where
Clay forecast zone
Measured
35 kt (40 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Utility Company
Coordinates
33.656, -88.782 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A tree was blown down which caused a power outage near Little Street in West Point.

Flash Flood, Hinds

When
December 27, 1:16 PM CST to 2:30 PM CST
Where
Hinds County, 0.9 mi SE of West Jackson to 0.97 mi SSE of West Jackson
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.310, -90.190

Two cars were submerged under water on Monument St at the viaduct.

Flash Flood, Jones

When
December 27, 3:29 PM CST to 10:30 PM CST
Where
Jones County, Laurel to 0.91 mi SSW of Laurel
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$40,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.700, -89.130

Several roads were flooded in the city of Laurel and multiple vehicle crashes occurred on I-59 in Laurel.

Flash Flood, Forrest

When
December 27, 3:31 PM CST to 5:45 PM CST
Where
Forrest County, 1.82 mi SW of Petal to 1.52 mi E of Hattiesburg
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.330, -89.290

Multiple streets inside the Hattiesburg city limits were flooded.

Flash Flood, Marion

When
December 27, 3:35 PM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where
Marion County, 0.59 mi W of Foxworth to 0.13 mi ESE of Neb
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$8,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
31.230, -89.890

Intense rainfall caused a mudslide from a gravel road to pour mud and gravel across Highway 586. The road had to be closed for a period of time to remove the large amounts of earth debris.

Flash Flood, Marion

When
December 27, 3:40 PM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where
Marion County, Columbia to 0.82 mi NNW of Columbia
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$7,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
31.250, -89.830

Multiple roads flooded in Columbia with several closed due to high water.

Lightning, Jones

When
December 27, 3:50 PM CST
Where
Jones County, 1.77 mi W of Tawanta
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.550, -89.280

Lightning struck a home on Jordan Road in the Pittman Community.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jones

When
December 27, 4:29 PM CST
Where
Jones County, 3.8 mi NW of Hoy
Measured
48 kt (55 mph) estimated gust
Injuries
1 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage
$200,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.789, -89.195

Two homes had trees fall on them, which resulted in heavy damage and resulted in being uninhabitable. These homes were on Springhill Road and Old Highway 15 South. An injury occurred at the home on Old Highway 15 where a tree fell onto the home and the roof fell onto the occupant inside. Occupant suffered some bruising on their neck.

Flash Flood, Jasper

When
December 27, 4:30 PM CST to 11:00 PM CST
Where
Jasper County, 0.91 mi NE of Bay Spgs to 1.17 mi ESE of Bay Spgs
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.980, -89.290

Multiple roads flooded in Jasper County.

Flash Flood, Forrest

When
December 27, 5:20 PM CST to December 28, 3:00 AM CST
Where
Forrest County, 1.71 mi ESE of Riverside to 1.56 mi ESE of Riverside
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$75,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
31.340, -89.303

Providence street was closed due to flooding. Five cars were stalled in flood waters.

Flash Flood, Lamar

When
December 27, 5:55 PM CST to December 28, 3:00 AM CST
Where
Lamar County, 0.69 mi S of Wardwell Station to 1.1 mi N of Oak Grove
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.320, -89.370

Multiple roads were flooded in Lamar County.

Flash Flood, Marion

When
December 27, 6:16 PM CST to December 28, 3:00 AM CST
Where
Marion County, 6.3 mi W of Sandy Hook to 3.52 mi WSW of Sandy Hook
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
31.014, -89.925

Highway 438 was impassable and closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Marion

When
December 27, 6:30 PM CST to December 28, 3:00 AM CST
Where
Marion County, 0.91 mi NW of Saxon to 1.28 mi NW of Saxon
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
31.110, -89.830

Mississippi Highway 35 between Anderson Canal Road and Hurricane Creek Road was flooded.

Flash Flood, Forrest

When
December 27, 7:25 PM CST to December 28, 3:00 AM CST
Where
Forrest County, 1.3 mi NNE of Hattiesburg to 1.12 mi NE of Petal
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$100,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.337, -89.310

Several businesses on Front street and East Pine street in Hattiesburg took on water. A home on Leeville Road in Petal took on water. The fire station on Macedonia Road also took on water. Six vehicle water rescues occurred in the city of Hattiesburg. A few apartments were flooded in Petal. WDAM reported 8.19 inches of rain from a viewer on Williamsburg Drive. 25 water rescues from flooded residences took place by Petal Fire Department.

Flash Flood, Forrest

When
December 27, 8:02 PM CST to December 28, 3:00 AM CST
Where
Forrest County, 0.69 mi S of Dixie Pine
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$150,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
31.290, -89.280

Many houses along Rouse Road were flooded.

Flash Flood, Marion

When
December 27, 8:03 PM CST to December 28, 3:00 AM CST
Where
Marion County, 5.52 mi E of Columbia Marion Arpt to 2.36 mi SSE of Pinebur
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$500,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.289, -89.727

Water rescues from vehicles and homes occurred at Highway 43 South and Clear Creek Church Road about 12 miles south-southeast of Columbia. At least a dozen major city streets were impassable and at least ten businesses took on water in Columbia. The retention pond in the city overflowed. Water was in several homes in low-lying areas near the west side of the city. Around 11.25 inches of rain was measured in Sandy Hook.

Flash Flood, Lamar

When
December 27, 8:23 PM CST to December 28, 6:00 AM CST
Where
Lamar County, 0.91 mi SE of Wardwell Station to 1.15 mi SSE of Wardwell Station
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$100,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.320, -89.360

Multiple roads were impassable across the county, but several were located in the Lamar Park and Sam Rayborn Drive areas. Three to four homes had water in them, around this same location. Over 20 cars were flooded across the county.

Lightning, Clarke

When
December 27, 9:15 PM CST
Where
Clarke County, 0.72 mi NNE of Sykes
Property damage
$100,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.110, -88.596

A house caught on fire due to lightning along County Road 451.

Flash Flood, Jones

When
December 27, 9:30 PM CST to December 28, 5:30 AM CST
Where
Jones County, 1.7 mi N of Hoy to 2.22 mi SSE of Service
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$2.0 million
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.775, -89.150

Flash flooding occurred on streets in Laurel. Water entered homes on Ferrell Place and Roberts Street in Laurel. Water entered a home on Triangle Drive in the Glade community and a boat rescue occurred. Water was up to the bottom of the stop sign. Water entered a home on Hoy Green Acres Circle. Five water rescues occurred in parts of the county. Three homes flooded in the Calhoun Community west of Laurel, which resulted in water rescues. Homes were also flooded on Susie B Ruffin Avenue at E. 24th Street near Laurel. Bridge was flooded on MS Highway 184 east of Laurel.

Flash Flood, Clarke

When
December 27, 9:45 PM CST to December 28, 3:30 AM CST
Where
Clarke County, 0.59 mi E of Pachuta to 0.89 mi ESE of Pachuta
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.030, -88.870

Flash flooding occurred on County Roads 130, 320 and 288 near Pachuta.

Flash Flood, Forrest

When
December 27, 11:21 PM CST to December 28, 3:00 AM CST
Where
Forrest County, 0.75 mi NNW of Maybank to 1.23 mi NNW of Maybank
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$300,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.430, -89.385

Bridge on Bill Smith Road in northern Forrest County was washed out.

Flash Flood, Clarke

When
December 28, 12:00 AM CST to 4:00 AM CST
Where
Clarke County, 0.86 mi N of Archusa Spgs to 0.24 mi SSW of Quitman
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.042, -88.717

Numerous roads flooded and water entered some homes in Quitman. Five water rescues occurred near the Harmony Community along County Road 2705.

Flash Flood, Forrest

When
December 28, 1:30 AM CST to 5:00 AM CST
Where
Forrest County, 1.8 mi W of Rawls Spgs to 1.77 mi W of Rawls Spgs
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$300,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
31.378, -89.400

Two homes evacuated due to flooding in the Lockwood neighborhood of Rawls Springs. A water rescue occurred at 177 Archie Smith Road as a mobile home on stilts fell into a flooded creek.

Flash Flood, Jasper

When
December 28, 3:00 AM CST to 7:00 AM CST
Where
Jasper County, 1.57 mi E of Vossburg to 2.56 mi SE of Stafford Spgs
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$500,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.921, -88.923

Flooding occurred around Heidelberg. County Road 113 was washed out at the bridge. County Road 37 was washed out. A bridge was flooded, but not washed out, on MS Highway 528 west of MS Highway 503. Another bridge was washed out on County Road 35 south of Heidelberg.

Flash Flood, Lauderdale

When
December 28, 4:00 AM CST to 6:00 AM CST
Where
Lauderdale County, 2.23 mi SE of Okatibbee to 1.78 mi E of (Mei)key Fld Meridia
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$75,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.280, -88.700

At least 8 roads were washed out in Lauderdale County, all south of the city of Meridian. Several other roads were submerged by flood waters.

Flood, Jones

When
December 28, 8:30 AM CST to 10:30 AM CST
Where
Jones County, 1.25 mi SW of Sandersville to 1.05 mi WSW of Sandersville
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
31.769, -89.047

US Highway 11 at Wheeler Drive was flooded.

Flood, Lauderdale

When
December 28, 9:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where
Lauderdale County, 0.68 mi SE of Savoy to 2.24 mi NW of (Mei)key Fld Meridia
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.264, -88.771

Five to seven roads were flooded in southern half of Lauderdale County.

Flood, Marion

When
December 28, 9:00 AM CST to 11:00 AM CST
Where
Marion County, 1.37 mi ENE of Pinebur to 1.61 mi ENE of Pinebur
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
31.140, -89.700

MS Highway 13 at Pine Burr Road was flooded.

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.
Flash Flood
Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.
Strong Wind
Non-thunderstorm winds below high wind criteria that nonetheless caused damage or casualties.
Tornado
A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.
Lightning
A lightning strike that killed, injured or caused damage.
Flood
Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.

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