Mississippi, 2019

Tornado and Flash Flooding in Mississippi, May 8 to 9, 2019

May 8 to 9, 2019 · NWS JAN · 39 events in 21 counties and zones

A slow moving low pressure system moved northeast from the High Plains region toward the Great Lakes between May 8th and 9th. Two shortwave troughs moving east ahead of this low pressure system initiated squall lines that spread eastward across much of the Gulf Coast region.

Where it happened

Every event with a place to put it. Tap one for its entry below.

  • Tornadoes
  • 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
0
Property damage
$2.0 million
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
39

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 slow moving low pressure system moved northeast from the High Plains region toward the Great Lakes between May 8th and 9th. Two shortwave troughs moving east ahead of this low pressure system initiated squall lines that spread eastward across much of the Gulf Coast region. Thunderstorms embedded in these squall lines produced damaging wind gusts and a few tornadoes. Additionally, repeated rounds of heavy rain led to scattered flash flooding.

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 May 8, 5:54 PM CST, 49 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 8, 5:54 PM CST, 49 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Jackson MS
654 PM CDT Wed May 8 2019

.UPDATE...
Updated for 00Z aviation discussion

&&

.AVIATION...
00Z TAF discussion:
VFR conditions prevail across most of the region this early
evening, but a line of severe thunderstorms is moving across NE
Louisiana and S Arkansas and will push across Mississippi later
this evening. Along with a period of ceiling/visibility reduction,
wind gusts to 50 kt, hail, and a few tornadoes are possible.
Overnight, MVFR to IFR ceilings are expected to develop across
much of the area. An additional round of SHRA/TSRA is expected
late overnight into the daytime tomorrow, bringing the potential
for additional visibility reductions. Flight conditions are
expected to gradually improve tomorrow afternoon from west to
east. /DL/

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Tonight through Friday Night:

Regional analysis shows a line of showers and storms continuing to
move northeast across our forecast area this afternoon, but the main
focus will be with an MCS moving east across northwest Louisiana this
afternoon. There is a Limited risk for severe weather with this MCS,
as favorably aligned wind shear vectors will support organized
convection as the line propagates east toward our northeast
Louisiana parishes and far southeast Arkansas counties. As long as
instability remains ahead of the line, expect this line to continue
pushing east into this evening. Analyzed effective helicity values
in excess of 300 just ahead of the line indicate plenty of low-level
stretching potential, and thus a few tornadoes will be possible in
addition to damaging wind gusts before the line weakens later this
evening. With the loss of instability farther east through the
evening, the severe and tornado threat will diminish as the MCS
moves into western Mississippi. A Tornado Watch has been issued to
cover these portions of the forecast area, and currently we do not
anticipate the severe threat continuing much beyond the the 11
o'clock hour.

The other element of the short-term forecast to watch for is the
potential for flash flooding. The MCS moving into the area this
evening will bring storms producing heavy rainfall, and we will
continue the Flash Flood Watch for far northwestern portions of the
area heading into tomorrow. As the MCS decays overnight, the outflow
boundary may help to focus additional re-development of heavy
showers and storms overnight into tomorrow morning. With an expected
40-50kt low level jet interacting with such an outflow boundary,
this overnight convection could overachieve with rainfall
production. Some of the hi-res guidance has backed off from earlier
depictions of intense rainfall, but we will continue to monitor for
signs of training storms setting up overnight. Apart from the Flash
Flood Watch, we will continue to advertise an Elevated threat for
flash flooding across areas which are already waterlogged after
weeks of heavy rain events.

During the day on Thursday, wherever the outflow boundary starts the
day, expect this to be the focus for the new day's thunderstorm
development. Storms should build south and east throughout the day as
they propagate into the unstable airmass. Given some spatial
uncertainties following tonight's round of convection, the Slight
risk for severe weather has been expanded to cover the entire
forecast area. Damaging wind gusts and possibly some hail will be
the primary severe weather hazards, and the possibility of training,
slow-moving thunderstorms will expand the threat for flash flooding
across the area tomorrow. Again, the greatest risk for flash
flooding will be where soils are already saturated, but high rain
rates and the possibility for training storms will keep the threat
for at least localized flooding a concern through the day. /NF/

Friday through Tuesday...

A wet pattern will continue Friday through the weekend as the region
remains under southwest flow aloft. A front will stall generally
across the central part of the forecast area. Several disturbances
will move across the front, which will result in a period of
prolonged of heavy rain, and subsequently flash flooding. While
severe weather cannot be completely ruled out during the latter
portions of the week, this is something that will need to be
assessed on a smaller scale from residual boundaries/heating/shear,
etc. The bigger concern during this time period will be from the
continued rainfall, leading to flooding issues. After the forecasted
amounts of 3-4.5 inches in the Delta(1-2 inches elsewhere) in the
short term, another 2-3.5 inches of rain will be possible in the
west from Friday through Saturday night. 1-2 inches will be possible
elsewhere. Will continue to message this in our HWO and graphics for
an extended period and the Flash Flood Watch will likely need to be
extended in area and time at some point.

The rain will finally move out of the region later Sunday night as
the upper trough pushes through the region. Upper ridging and
surface high pressure will move into the region for the early
portions of the week. Drier air will move in and conditions look
rather pleasant across the area. /28/

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson       69  81  68  79 /  34  84  61  92
Meridian      68  85  67  82 /  28  84  58  88
Vicksburg     71  82  68  76 /  34  92  65  88
Hattiesburg   70  86  69  83 /  21  84  65  87
Natchez       71  84  70  77 /  27  82  74  93
Greenville    69  80  65  72 /  62  92  49  78
Greenwood     69  79  66  75 /  51  92  47  82

&&

.JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MS...Flash Flood Watch through Thursday evening for MSZ018-034.

LA...Flash Flood Watch through Thursday evening for LAZ007.

AR...Flash Flood Watch through Thursday evening for ARZ074-075.

&&

DL/NF/28
Hazardous weather outlook, May 8, 3:48 PM CST, 2 hours 55 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson MS
448 PM CDT Wed May 8 2019

ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ018-019-034-035-040-041-
047-092200-
Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-
Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Bolivar-
Sunflower-Washington-Humphreys-Issaquena-Sharkey-Warren-
448 PM CDT Wed May 8 2019

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Thursday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Tonight through Thursday

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Tonight through Thursday

Severe thunderstorms are possible through this evening and again
during the day on Thursday. These thunderstorms could produce
damaging winds to 60 mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a
few tornadoes.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)
(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

Areas of flash flooding are possible through Thursday, and some
roads could be flooded or closed. Some structures may be
potentially threatened by high water.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday night through Tuesday

The threat for strong to severe thunderstorms and flash flooding
will continue into the weekend with additional rounds of
thunderstorms through that time.

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

.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 tonight
through Thursday night.

MSZ029-032-037-092200-
Webster-Choctaw-Attala-
448 PM CDT Wed May 8 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central
Mississippi, and north central Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Thursday

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Tonight through Thursday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Thursday

Areas of flash flooding are possible through Thursday, and some
roads could be flooded or closed. Some structures may be
potentially threatened by high water.

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

Severe thunderstorms are possible on Thursday. These
thunderstorms could produce damaging winds to 60 mph, hail up to
the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday night through Tuesday

The threat for strong to severe thunderstorms and flash flooding
will continue into the weekend with additional rounds of
thunderstorms through that time.

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

.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 Thursday
through Thursday night.

MSZ025>028-036-042-092200-
Leflore-Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Holmes-Yazoo-
448 PM CDT Wed May 8 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central
Mississippi, and north central Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Thursday

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Tonight through Thursday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Mainly Thursday

Areas of flash flooding are possible through Thursday, and some
roads could be flooded or closed. Some structures may be
potentially threatened by high water.

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

Severe thunderstorms are possible through this evening and again
during the day on Thursday. These thunderstorms could produce
damaging winds to 60 mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a
few tornadoes.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)
(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday night through Tuesday

The threat for strong to severe thunderstorms and flash flooding
will continue into the weekend with additional rounds of
thunderstorms through that time.

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

.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 tonight
through Thursday night.

MSZ030-031-033-038-039-044>046-050>052-055>058-063>066-072>074-
092200-
Clay-Lowndes-Oktibbeha-Winston-Noxubee-Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-Scott-
Newton-Lauderdale-Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Lawrence-
Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
448 PM CDT Wed May 8 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central
Mississippi, east central Mississippi, northeast Mississippi,
south central Mississippi, and southeast Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Thursday

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Tonight through Thursday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Thursday

Localized flash flooding is possible through Thursday,
particularly in low lying and urban areas.

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

Severe thunderstorms are possible on Thursday. These
thunderstorms could produce damaging winds to 60 mph, hail up to
the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday night through Tuesday

The threat for strong to severe thunderstorms and flash flooding
will continue into the weekend with additional rounds of
thunderstorms through that time.

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

.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 Thursday
through Thursday night.

MSZ043-048-049-053-054-059-061-062-092200-
Madison MS-Hinds-Rankin-Claiborne-Copiah-Jefferson-Franklin MS-
Lincoln-
448 PM CDT Wed May 8 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central
Mississippi, south central Mississippi, and southwest
Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Thursday

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Tonight through Thursday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Mainly Thursday

Localized flash flooding is possible through Thursday,
particularly in low lying and urban areas.

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

Severe thunderstorms are possible through this evening and again
during the day on Thursday. These thunderstorms could produce
damaging winds to 60 mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a
few tornadoes.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)
(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday night through Tuesday

The threat for strong to severe thunderstorms and flash flooding
will continue into the weekend with additional rounds of
thunderstorms through that time.

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

.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 tonight
through Thursday night.

MSZ060-092200-
Adams-
448 PM CDT Wed May 8 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest
Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Thursday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Tonight through Thursday

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Tonight through Thursday

Severe thunderstorms are possible through this evening and again
on Thursday. These thunderstorms could produce damaging winds to
60 mph, hail up to the size of quarters, and a few tornadoes.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)
(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

Localized flash flooding is possible through Thursday,
particularly in low lying and urban areas.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday night through Tuesday

The threat for strong to severe thunderstorms and flash flooding
will continue into the weekend with additional rounds of
thunderstorms through that time.

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

.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 tonight
through Thursday night.

NF

&&

...HAZARD LEGEND...

*SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS*
High...Significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are
 likely with strong or violent tornadoes possible.
Moderate...Significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are
 likely with strong tornadoes possible.
Enhanced...Severe thunderstorms are likely and tornadoes are
 possible.
Slight...Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible.
Marginal...Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible.

*FLOODING*
Extreme...Widespread and significant flooding is likely.
Significant...Widespread flash flooding is likely
 and significant flooding is possible.
Elevated...Areas of flash flooding likely.
Limited...Localized flash flooding is possible.

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Excessive Rainfall Discussion...
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QPF Discussion...
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In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 8, 1:44 PM CST, 4 hours 59 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
244 PM CDT Wed May 8 2019

MSZ054-055-082015-
Copiah MS-Simpson MS-
244 PM CDT Wed May 8 2019

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT WESTERN SIMPSON AND NORTHEASTERN
COPIAH COUNTIES UNTIL 315 PM CDT...

At 244 PM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
near Rockport, or 12 miles west of Pinola, moving north at 30 mph.

Nickel size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Union around 250 PM CDT.
  Hopewell around 300 PM CDT.
  Harrisville around 305 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Georgetown.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3176 9021 3205 9023 3205 9001 3176 9008
TIME...MOT...LOC 1944Z 188DEG 24KT 3185 9016

19
Special weather statement, May 8, 4:18 PM CST, 2 hours 25 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
518 PM CDT Wed May 8 2019

MSZ060-061-082245-
Adams MS-Franklin MS-
518 PM CDT Wed May 8 2019

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHWESTERN FRANKLIN AND
NORTHEASTERN ADAMS COUNTIES UNTIL 545 PM CDT...

At 517 PM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
over Cranfield, or 9 miles east of Natchez, moving northeast at 35
mph.

Dime size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Stanton around 525 PM CDT.
  Hamburg around 535 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3152 9136 3163 9127 3163 9115 3161 9115
      3161 9099 3141 9124
TIME...MOT...LOC 2217Z 220DEG 32KT 3151 9124

19
Special weather statement, May 8, 4:45 PM CST, 1 hour 58 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
545 PM CDT Wed May 8 2019

ARZ074-082345-
Ashley AR-
545 PM CDT Wed May 8 2019

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHERN ASHLEY COUNTY UNTIL 645
PM CDT...

At 544 PM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
near Ingalls, or 11 miles north of West Crossett, moving east
northeast at 40 mph.

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

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Old Milo around 600 PM CDT.
  Fountain Hill around 605 PM CDT.
  Snyder around 620 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Blanchton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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.

&&

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southeastern
Arkansas.

LAT...LON 3321 9213 3321 9208 3324 9209 3325 9205
      3328 9204 3328 9200 3330 9200 3331 9198
      3335 9199 3335 9197 3338 9196 3339 9198
      3340 9199 3339 9146 3322 9146 3317 9213
      3319 9214
TIME...MOT...LOC 2244Z 255DEG 36KT 3331 9208

19
Local storm report, May 8, 6:27 PM CST, 16 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
727 PM CDT WED MAY 8 2019

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

0644 PM     TSTM WND DMG     START                   32.49N 91.86W
05/08/2019                   RICHLAND           LA   AMATEUR RADIO

            TREES DOWN ACROSS CHARLESTON ROAD IN START
            LOUISIANA.

&&

DB

The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 132 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 00:41 UTC.

Open the radar archive at this moment

Event by event

26 thunderstorm wind, 11 flash flood, 1 tornado, 1 hail. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When
May 8, 6:43 PM CST to 7:30 PM CST
Where
Jefferson County, 1.62 mi E of Church Hill to 2.69 mi NE of Union Church
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$20,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
31.719, -91.222

A severe thunderstorm produced a swath of damaging wind which blew down several trees across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When
May 8, 7:03 PM CST
Where
Washington County, 1.15 mi E of Stoneville
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$8,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.420, -90.910

A few trees were blown down in Stoneville.

Thunderstorm Wind, Adams

When
May 8, 7:04 PM CST
Where
Adams County, 1.5 mi SSE of Natchez
Measured
53 kt (61 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
31.550, -91.390

Several trees were blown down in the Kingsville area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Claiborne

When
May 8, 7:20 PM CST
Where
Claiborne County, 0.77 mi ESE of Russum
Measured
53 kt (61 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
31.864, -90.989

A few trees were blown down near Woodvine Road and Ferry Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sunflower

When
May 8, 7:20 PM CST to 7:22 PM CST
Where
Sunflower County, Indianola
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.450, -90.650

A few trees were blown down in Indianola.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sunflower

When
May 8, 7:21 PM CST to 7:25 PM CST
Where
Sunflower County, 0.58 mi E of Inverness
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.350, -90.590

A few trees were blown down in Inverness.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When
May 8, 7:43 PM CST
Where
Hinds County, 3.06 mi WSW of Raymond
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.257, -90.480

A tree was blown down onto a house along Chapel Cliff Drive near Raymond.

Thunderstorm Wind, Grenada

When
May 8, 8:22 PM CST
Where
Grenada County, 1.63 mi SSE of Grenada
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
33.760, -89.805

A few trees were blown down in Grenada. One tree fell very close to a house on Carroll Street.

Flash Flood, Washington

When
May 9, 5:14 AM CST to 7:30 AM CST
Where
Washington County, 0.69 mi S of Heads to 1.3 mi E of Leland
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$300,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.460, -90.850

Several streets were flooded across northern Washington County. Numerous roads were flooded across Greenville. Water entered several buildings and motorists were rescued from stranded vehicles.

Flash Flood, Bolivar

When
May 9, 5:15 AM CST to 9:15 AM CST
Where
Bolivar County, 1.5 mi NNE of Boyle to 0.67 mi SSW of Cleveland Muni Arpt
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$80,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.720, -90.720

Several roads in Cleveland were flooded, especially near the Delta State University campus and western side of town where cars stalled in the flood waters.

Flash Flood, Sunflower

When
May 9, 6:05 AM CST to 9:15 AM CST
Where
Sunflower County, 0.9 mi SE of Pollock to 2.37 mi WSW of Mc Daniels
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.420, -90.620

Many roads in Indianola were flooded including US Highway 82 in front of the hospital.

Thunderstorm Wind, Leake

When
May 9, 6:23 AM CST
Where
Leake County, 0.78 mi SE of Thomastown
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.861, -89.662

A tree was blown down onto the Natchez Trace Parkway near Thomastown.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When
May 9, 6:30 AM CST to 6:37 AM CST
Where
Hinds County, 3.68 mi WNW of Raymond to 0.82 mi SW of Raymond
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.295, -90.485

A few trees were blown down west of Raymond including on Chapel Hill Road and on Ratliff Road.

Flash Flood, Leflore

When
May 9, 6:30 AM CST to 9:15 AM CST
Where
Leflore County, 1.34 mi WSW of Crenfree to 2.99 mi SSW of Shellmound
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.570, -90.140

Several highways around the area were flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind, Leake

When
May 9, 6:36 AM CST
Where
Leake County, 2 mi SSE of Carthage
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.703, -89.517

A tree was blown down onto MS Highway 35 south of Carthage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When
May 9, 6:45 AM CST to 6:57 AM CST
Where
Madison County, 3.46 mi NE of Stokes to 1.29 mi ENE of Ballard
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$20,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.633, -90.175

Multiple trees were blown down across rural portions of Madison County west of Canton.

Thunderstorm Wind, Warren

When
May 9, 6:46 AM CST to 7:01 AM CST
Where
Warren County, Vicksburg to 4.31 mi SSW of Youngton
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$80,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.350, -90.880

A swath of damaging wind blew down trees across a widespread area of Warren County.

Flash Flood, Yazoo

When
May 9, 6:58 AM CST to 9:00 AM CST
Where
Yazoo County, 2.7 mi ESE of Renshaw to 2.38 mi W of Norway
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$300,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.900, -90.340

Flash flooding occurred on several highways and roads around Yazoo County. Portions of MS Highway 3 flooded near Satartia and south toward the Warren County line, where a semi truck jackknifed in an area with 4 to 6 inches of water standing on the road. In Yazoo City, one house was flooded near the intersection of Mareed Avenue and 11th Street and another was flooded on Hood Drive. Wilson Holmes Road near Bentonia was washed out.

Flash Flood, Grenada

When
May 9, 7:00 AM CST to 8:30 AM CST
Where
Grenada County, 1.8 mi NE of Sweet Home to 1.76 mi ENE of Tie Plant
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.740, -89.880

In addition to widespread street flooding in and around Grenada, two houses in town flooded. Martin Creek overspread its banks and flooded over the bridge near Wilbourn Road and S Archie Jackson Road north of Grenada.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When
May 9, 7:14 AM CST to 7:20 AM CST
Where
Hinds County, 1.66 mi ENE of Mt Beulah to 3.84 mi NNW of Champion Hill
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.358, -90.603

A few trees were blown down between Edwards and Bolton including along Goat Hill Road and Farr Road.

Tornado, Hinds

When
May 9, 7:41 AM CST to 7:50 AM CST
Where
Hinds County, 0.56 mi SSW of Cynthia to 3 mi WSW of Longaloo
Rating
EF1
Path length
3.54 mi
Path width
550 yd
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.392, -90.253

This tornado touched down along the Natchez Trace Parkway near Mile Marker 94 and continued east-southeast. Along Hilda Drive, the tornado was likely at its strongest and widest. Many large limbs were broken and a few trees were uprooted in this area with some completely blocking Hilda Drive. A few trees were also blown down near the railroad track. The tornado continued across NW Industrial Parkway, NW Progress Parkway, and Beasley Road uprooting a few trees and downing several large tree limbs. It then crossed Interstate 220 and Livingston Road where a large tree was uprooted in the yard of a residence. The tornado dissipated in the neighborhood north of Lake Hico before reaching Watkins Drive. Maximum estimated winds were 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin

When
May 9, 7:56 AM CST
Where
Rankin County, 1.56 mi NE of Luckney
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.368, -90.054

A few trees were blown down onto the roadway near the Farmington Station area.

Flash Flood, Hinds

When
May 9, 8:08 AM CST to 10:15 AM CST
Where
Hinds County, 0.92 mi WSW of Cynthia to 0.7 mi SSE of Tougaloo
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$800,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.394, -90.264

Widespread flooding and flash flooding occurred in Jackson and surrounding areas of Hinds County. Several roads were covered with over one foot of water including Rankin Street in Jackson and Patio Place and Henderson Circle near Clinton. A creek along St. Mary's Street overspread its banks into several yards. Ten water rescues were conducted in the Presidential Hills area where water rose up to 4 feet over roads. The Jim Hill High School gym was flooded. A few houses in south Jackson were flooded along Mason Blvd, Creston Ave, and Lost Lake Circle. Two houses near Raymond were flooded including one on Foxton Cove.

Thunderstorm Wind, Claiborne

When
May 9, 8:24 AM CST
Where
Claiborne County, 1.81 mi SE of Port Gibson
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.950, -90.980

A few trees were blown down in the Port Gibson area including along Anthony Street and the Natchez Trace Parkway.

Thunderstorm Wind, Claiborne

When
May 9, 8:35 AM CST
Where
Claiborne County, 1.17 mi E of Pattison
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.880, -90.900

A few trees were blown down along Tillman Road near the Pattison community.

Flash Flood, Madison

When
May 9, 8:44 AM CST to 10:15 AM CST
Where
Madison County, 0.92 mi SSE of Madison Campbell Arp to 1.35 mi WSW of Ridgeland
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
32.417, -90.097

Harbour Pointe Crossing south of Lake Harbour Drive was closed due to flooding, and a car drove into a flooded ditch near Lake Harbour Drive. Additional roads were flooded in southern Madison County from I-220 and north.

Flash Flood, Scott

When
May 9, 8:50 AM CST to 12:15 PM CST
Where
Scott County, 0.58 mi E of Groveton to 3.12 mi SSE of Groveton
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
32.430, -89.710

MS Highway 481 was flooded in multiple locations between MS Highway 13 and the Rankin County line.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When
May 9, 8:57 AM CST
Where
Hinds County, 2.45 mi SSW of Terry
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.068, -90.318

A tree was blown down along Cherry Grove Road near Terry.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin

When
May 9, 9:25 AM CST
Where
Rankin County, 2.23 mi NW of Rook Hill
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.200, -89.960

A few trees were blown down onto the roadway near Joe Davis Drive southeast of Brandon.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
May 9, 9:52 AM CST to 10:15 AM CST
Where
Rankin County, 1.17 mi W of Flowood to 0.81 mi NE of Flowood
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.280, -90.140

Several roads in Pearl were flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind, Simpson

When
May 9, 10:00 AM CST
Where
Simpson County, 0.93 mi NNE of D Lo
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
31.993, -89.896

A tree fell onto a car along US Highway 49 near D'Lo.

Hail, Rankin

When
May 9, 10:05 AM CST
Where
Rankin County, Puckett
Measured
1.75 in hail
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.080, -89.780

Hail up to the size of golf balls fell in Puckett.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lawrence

When
May 9, 10:34 AM CST to 10:37 AM CST
Where
Lawrence County, 1.73 mi NNW of Arm to 2.98 mi NNW of Bournham
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.523, -90.030

A few trees were blown down near the community of Arm including along MS Highway 43A South and along Rose Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Covington

When
May 9, 11:13 AM CST
Where
Covington County, 1.06 mi NE of Mt Olive
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.762, -89.659

A tree was blown down into power lines near Jaynesville Road. A roadway was blocked.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clarke

When
May 9, 11:40 AM CST
Where
Clarke County, 2.02 mi WSW of Enterprise
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.167, -88.851

A tree was blown down on MS Highway 513 near Enterprise.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clarke

When
May 9, 12:03 PM CST
Where
Clarke County, 0.69 mi N of Shubuta
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.860, -88.700

A few trees were blown down around the area including one which fell onto a house on Eucutta Street in Shubuta.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lamar

When
May 9, 12:05 PM CST
Where
Lamar County, 2.52 mi NNW of Oak Grove
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
31.313, -89.438

A tree was blown down near Marine Circle west of Hattiesburg.

Thunderstorm Wind, Forrest

When
May 9, 12:27 PM CST
Where
Forrest County, 2.21 mi N of Rock Hill
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
31.112, -89.322

A tree was blown down near the intersection of Churchwell Road and Rockhill Road.

Flash Flood, Forrest

When
May 9, 12:35 PM CST to 1:20 PM CST
Where
Forrest County, 1.18 mi NW of Hattiesburg to 1.11 mi NW of Hattiesburg
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
31.331, -89.336

Water covered the westbound lanes of West Fourth Street near the Century Park Residence Halls on the University of Southern Mississippi campus.

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.
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.
Hail
Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.

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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 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 828287, 828282, 828284, 828285, 828290, 828292, 828296, 828297, 830780, 829622, 831001, 829111, 829141, 831002, 829144, 829065, 829094, 831047, 830790, 829067, 829160, 829148, 831061, 829207, 829212, 831174, 831147, 829194, 829226, 834979, 829231, 829242, 829259, 828299, 829268, 829274, 829276, 829279, 835174.