Flash Flooding and Flood in Mississippi, June 14 to 15, 2023

Name: Flash Flooding and Flood in Mississippi, June 14 to 15, 2023
Start: 2023-06-14T08:27
End: 2023-06-15T12:15
Location: Mississippi

June 14 to 15, 2023 · NWS JAN · 65 events in 30 counties and zones

Where it happened

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

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $9.7 million
Crop damage: $955,000
Events: 65

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.

Convergence of moisture along a stationary front in northern Mississippi triggered thunderstorms during the day on June 14th. With an unstable air mass south of the front and a strong jet stream over the frontal zone sustaining robust updrafts, these storms quickly became severe and moved east-southeast across portions of Mississippi through the morning of the 15th. Storms produced hail as large as 4.88 inches near Brooksville, which when measured was just below the record 5.0 inches for the state of Mississippi. Swaths of hail and wind damaged crops in addition to homes, trees, and power lines.

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 Jun 14, 5:56 AM CST, 2 hours 31 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 14, 5:56 AM CST, 2 hours 31 minutes before

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Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 14, 3:46 AM CST, 4 hours 41 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson MS
446 AM CDT Wed Jun 14 2023

ARZ074-075-LAZ023-MSZ019-025-027-028-031>034-038-039-059-062-
072>074-151000-
Ashley-Chicot-Franklin LA-Sunflower-Leflore-Carroll-Montgomery-
Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Washington-Winston-Noxubee-Jefferson-
Lincoln-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
446 AM CDT Wed Jun 14 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Enhanced
TIMING...Today through Tonight

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

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts up
to 70 mph and hail up to tennis ball size are likely. Tornadoes
are also possible.

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

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

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and
hail quarter to golf ball size are possible Friday.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png)

Dangerous heat and increasing heat stress, with heat index values
approaching 105 to 110 degrees, is possible late this week into
early next week, primarily across northeast and central Louisiana
and southwest Mississippi.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/5.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 Friday and
today through Thursday.

MSZ018-026-029-030-151000-
Bolivar-Grenada-Webster-Clay-
446 AM CDT Wed Jun 14 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

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

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

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and
hail up to quarter size are possible.

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

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

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and
hail quarter to golf ball size are possible Friday.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.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 Friday and
today through tonight.

LAZ007>009-015-016-025-MSZ053-054-063>065-151000-
Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-Madison LA-Tensas-
Claiborne-Copiah-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-
446 AM CDT Wed Jun 14 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Moderate
TIMING...Today through Tonight

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

Significant severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging
wind gusts up to 80 mph and hail up to tennis ball size are
likely. Tornadoes are also possible.

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

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

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind
gusts and hail up to quarter size are possible Thursday for
portions of central and south Mississippi.

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

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and
hail quarter to golf ball size are possible Friday.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png)

Dangerous heat and increasing heat stress, with heat index values
approaching 105 to 110 degrees, is possible late this week into
early next week, primarily across northeast and central Louisiana
and southwest Mississippi.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/5.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 Friday and
today through Thursday.

MSZ035>037-151000-
Humphreys-Holmes-Attala-
446 AM CDT Wed Jun 14 2023

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central
Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Enhanced
TIMING...Today through Tonight

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

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts up
to 70 mph and hail up to tennis ball size are likely. Tornadoes
are also possible.

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

Multiple waves of thunderstorms will produce locally heavy
rainfall amounts and areas of flash flooding. Some roads could be
flooded or closed.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind
gusts and hail up to quarter size are possible Thursday for
portions of central and south Mississippi.

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

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and
hail quarter to golf ball size are possible Friday.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png)

Dangerous heat and increasing heat stress, with heat index values
approaching 105 to 110 degrees, is possible late this week into
early next week, primarily across northeast and central Louisiana
and southwest Mississippi.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/5.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 Friday and
today through tonight.

MSZ040>052-055>058-066-151000-
Issaquena-Sharkey-Yazoo-Madison MS-Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-Warren-
Hinds-Rankin-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-
Jones-
446 AM CDT Wed Jun 14 2023

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central
Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Moderate
TIMING...Today through Tonight

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

Significant severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging
wind gusts up to 80 mph and hail up to tennis ball size are
likely. Tornadoes are also possible.

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

Multiple waves of thunderstorms will produce locally heavy
rainfall amounts and areas of flash flooding. Some roads could be
flooded or closed.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind
gusts and hail up to quarter size are possible Thursday for
portions of central and south Mississippi.

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

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and
hail quarter to golf ball size are possible Friday.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png)

Dangerous heat and increasing heat stress, with heat index values
approaching 105 to 110 degrees, is possible late this week into
early next week, primarily across northeast and central Louisiana
and southwest Mississippi.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/5.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 Friday and
today through Thursday.

LAZ024-MSZ060-061-151000-
Catahoula-Adams-Franklin MS-
446 AM CDT Wed Jun 14 2023

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Enhanced
TIMING...Today through Tonight

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts up
to 70 mph and hail up to tennis ball size are likely. Tornadoes
are also possible.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind
gusts and hail up to quarter size are possible Thursday for
portions of central and south Mississippi.

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

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and
hail quarter to golf ball size are possible Friday.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png)

Dangerous heat and increasing heat stress, with heat index values
approaching 105 to 110 degrees, is possible late this week into
early next week, primarily across northeast and central Louisiana
and southwest Mississippi.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/5.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 Friday and
today through Thursday.

LAZ026-151000-
Concordia-
446 AM CDT Wed Jun 14 2023

This hazardous weather outlook is for Concordia Parish, Louisiana.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

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

Severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and
hail up to quarter size are possible.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Dangerous heat and increasing heat stress, with heat index values
approaching 105 to 110 degrees, is possible late this week into
early next week, primarily across northeast and central Louisiana
and southwest Mississippi.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/5.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 today
through tonight.

DL

&&

...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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In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 14, 4:09 AM CST, 4 hours 18 minutes before

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The radar

The Memphis radar (KNQA), 158 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 14:28 UTC.

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Event by event

33 thunderstorm wind, 28 hail, 3 flash flood, 1 flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Bolivar

When: June 14, 8:27 AM CST
Where: Bolivar County, 0.17 mi W of Alligator Booga Fld
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.100, -90.703

Hail up to the size of golf balls fell near Alligator.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bolivar

When: June 14, 8:27 AM CST
Where: Bolivar County, 0.17 mi W of Alligator Booga Fld
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) measured gust
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 34.100, -90.703

Damaging winds from a severe thunderstorm blew a water tank into a car at an air service facility along US Highway 61. A personal weather station anemometer nearby measured a peak wind gust of 81 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bolivar

When: June 14, 8:30 AM CST
Where: Bolivar County, 1.79 mi NE of Duncan
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 34.070, -90.730

A couple of trees were blown down between Duncan and Alligator.

Thunderstorm Wind, Grenada

When: June 14, 10:02 AM CST
Where: Grenada County, 2.15 mi SSW of Grenada Lake
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.800, -89.730

A couple of trees were blown down around the Dogwoods Golf Course.

Hail, Webster

When: June 14, 10:43 AM CST
Where: Webster County, Clarkson
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 33.630, -89.150

Nickel-sized hail fell in Clarkson.

Thunderstorm Wind, Noxubee

When: June 14, 11:54 AM CST to 11:59 AM CST
Where: Noxubee County, 2.39 mi E of Lynn Creek to 4.69 mi W of Brooksville
Measured: 75 kt (86 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 33.228, -88.709

Downburst winds from a severe thunderstorm produced a swath of damage along Lynn Creek Road, Glenn Road, and Moore Cutoff Road. Substantial tree damage occurred in this area with many trees snapped and uprooted.

Hail, Noxubee

When: June 14, 11:56 AM CST to 12:18 PM CST
Where: Noxubee County, 4.05 mi E of Lynn Creek to 2.41 mi WSW of Hogeye Comm
Measured: 4.88 in hail
Property damage: $1.0 million
Crop damage: $750,000
Reported by: State Official
Coordinates: 33.230, -88.680

Large hail up to the size of baseballs to softballs or larger fell in a swath from west of Brooksville to around the Prairie Point area. An NWS survey team and the Mississippi State Climatologist measured a near-record hail stone after it was frozen in an air tight bag. The stone, which measured 4.88 inches or (4-7/8 inches), fell on the southwest side of Brooksville near Macon Lynn Creek Road. This was the 2nd largest hail stone ever recorded in the state. Mississippi State University Extension specialists reported significant crop losses in affected cotton and soybean fields of up to 50 percent or even complete loss in some cases.

Hail, Winston

When: June 14, 1:03 PM CST to 1:25 PM CST
Where: Winston County, 3.59 mi SW of Louisville to 4.04 mi ESE of Boon
Measured: 2 in hail
Property damage: $1.0 million
Crop damage: $175,000
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 33.091, -89.091

Hail of 1 to 2 inches in diameter fell in a swath from Smyth Lake Road on the south side of Louisville to Crystal Ridge Road southeast of town.

Hail, Winston

When: June 14, 1:06 PM CST
Where: Winston County, 1.73 mi NE of Louisville
Measured: 2 in hail
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.147, -89.028

Hail up to 2 inches in diameter fell along Brooksville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When: June 14, 1:13 PM CST
Where: Washington County, 1.16 mi E of Darlove
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Crop damage: $10,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 33.230, -90.780

A few sheds were blown down, and some corn crops were damaged in the Darlove area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When: June 14, 1:19 PM CST to 1:24 PM CST
Where: Washington County, 0.9 mi SW of Osseola
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage: $10,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.310, -90.890

Outflow winds with speeds measured up to around 60 mph caused damage to crops in the Arcola area. A few large sections of corn crop were blown down near MS Highway 438 and US Highway 61.

Thunderstorm Wind, Humphreys

When: June 14, 1:30 PM CST to 1:35 PM CST
Where: Humphreys County, 0.58 mi E of Belzoni
Measured: 75 kt (86 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Local Official
Coordinates: 33.180, -90.490

Downburst winds from a severe thunderstorm blew down multiple trees and utility poles across the city of Belzoni. There was major roof damage at the Jaketown Museum.

Thunderstorm Wind, Holmes

When: June 14, 1:50 PM CST to 2:10 PM CST
Where: Holmes County, 1.8 mi SW of Shady Grove to 1.87 mi ESE of Durant
Measured: 75 kt (86 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $450,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.150, -90.140

High downburst winds from a supercell thunderstorm caused a swath of damage to trees and power lines focused across central portions of Holmes County. In the Lexington area a tree fell into a power line and then onto a house and caused a fire. The winds blew down trees along Interstate 55 mainly between mile markers 150 to 164 and forced traffic into one lane until trees could be cleared. Additional trees were blown down in the Durant area. Estimated peak wind speeds were between 80 to 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Holmes

When: June 14, 1:55 PM CST to 2:05 PM CST
Where: Holmes County, 2.37 mi SSE of Eulogy to 1.5 mi NNE of Pickens
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Utility Company
Coordinates: 33.000, -90.150

Downburst winds from a supercell thunderstorm caused damage to trees and power lines in a swath across southern portions of Holmes County. Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association reported major utility damage in the Ebenezer and Pickens areas. Estimated peak wind gusts were between 70 to 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Attala

When: June 14, 2:05 PM CST to 2:37 PM CST
Where: Attala County, 1.75 mi N of Boyette to 13.71 mi SE of Ethel
Measured: 75 kt (86 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.055, -89.825

High downburst winds from a supercell thunderstorm caused a swath of damage to trees and power lines with estimated speeds of 80 to 90 mph focused across central portions of Attala County. Numerous trees were blown down in the Kosciusko area and on MS Highway 35 north and south of the city. A tree fell onto a vehicle southwest of the city along MS Highway 14.

Thunderstorm Wind, Leake

When: June 14, 2:24 PM CST to 2:43 PM CST
Where: Leake County, 0.35 mi N of Dossville to 2.38 mi SSE of Remus
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.925, -89.550

High winds from a supercell thunderstorm caused a swath of damage to trees in northeastern Leake County. Numerous trees were blown down onto and blocked traffic along portions of MS Highway and MS Highway 16.

Thunderstorm Wind, Winston

When: June 14, 2:32 PM CST to 2:48 PM CST
Where: Winston County, 3.77 mi E of Zama to 4.5 mi SSW of Noxapater
Measured: 70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.970, -89.315

High downburst winds from a supercell thunderstorm blew down trees across portions of southern Winston County including in the Mars Hill area where a peak gust of 70 mph was measured by a personal weather station.

Thunderstorm Wind, Neshoba

When: June 14, 2:35 PM CST to 2:57 PM CST
Where: Neshoba County, 1.74 mi W of Alice to 4.91 mi NE of Center
Measured: 75 kt (86 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $100,000
Crop damage: $10,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 32.920, -89.310

High downburst winds from a supercell thunderstorm blew down trees and power lines across portions of northern Neshoba County. Corn stalks in the Bond community were flattened by high winds.

Hail, Winston

When: June 14, 2:40 PM CST
Where: Winston County, 4.12 mi W of Plattsburg
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.940, -89.240

Hail up to the size of quarters fell in the Mars Hill community.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kemper

When: June 14, 2:51 PM CST to 3:20 PM CST
Where: Kemper County, 2.82 mi SSW of Prince Chapel to 5.41 mi ESE of Electric Mills
Measured: 71 kt (82 mph) measured gust
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: AWOS
Coordinates: 32.860, -88.910

High downburst winds from a supercell thunderstorm blew down trees and power lines and caused other damage across central and northern portions of Kemper County. The roof was blown off an outbuilding in the Coy community, and a tree was blown onto a home in De Kalb. A peak wind gust of 82 mph was measured at the Joe Williams Naval Outlying Field AWOS site KNJW.

Thunderstorm Wind, Newton

When: June 14, 3:20 PM CST
Where: Newton County, 2.07 mi S of Jeff
Measured: 43 kt (49 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.390, -89.130

Outflow winds from thunderstorms to the north blew a tree down onto a house along Midway Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Claiborne

When: June 14, 3:55 PM CST to 4:33 PM CST
Where: Claiborne County, 1.71 mi WNW of Westside to 3.82 mi E of Peyton
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 31.907, -91.178

High downburst winds from a supercell thunderstorm blew down trees along Alcorn Road and across far southern portions of Claiborne County.

Hail, Jefferson Davis

When: June 14, 4:01 PM CST
Where: Jefferson Davis County, 4.06 mi NNW of Prentiss Arpt
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.654, -89.927

Hail up to the size of half dollars fell along Neil Magee Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When: June 14, 4:10 PM CST to 4:15 PM CST
Where: Jefferson County, 2.64 mi S of Fayette
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 31.682, -91.075

Several Trees were blown down along MS Highway 33.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lincoln

When: June 14, 4:37 PM CST to 5:22 PM CST
Where: Lincoln County, 3.45 mi N of Redstar to 4.04 mi NE of East Lincoln
Measured: 75 kt (86 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.680, -90.730

High downburst winds from a supercell thunderstorm caused wind damage to trees in a swath across Lincoln County including in and around the Brookhaven area. One tree fell onto a truck, but the driver was not injured. Another tree fell onto a house. In the Wesson area motorists were stranded between fallen trees along US Highway 51, and a large branch fell through the roof of a mobile home.

Thunderstorm Wind, Copiah

When: June 14, 4:45 PM CST to 5:00 PM CST
Where: Copiah County, 2.38 mi SSW of Hazlehurst
Measured: 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.840, -90.420

Trees and power lines were blown down in southern Copiah County including some along MS Highway 28.

Hail, Covington

When: June 14, 4:47 PM CST
Where: Covington County, 0.91 mi SW of Collins Jaycee Arpt
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 31.640, -89.560

Ping pong ball size hail fell in Collins.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lawrence

When: June 14, 5:10 PM CST to 5:40 PM CST
Where: Lawrence County, 0.59 mi W of Lamberts Store to 2.73 mi ENE of Tilton
Measured: 75 kt (86 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $250,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.500, -90.240

High downburst winds from a supercell thunderstorm blew down trees and power lines in a swath across southern Lawrence County including along MS Highway 27. A house along Carmel-New Hope Road was damaged by fallen trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson Davis

When: June 14, 5:20 PM CST
Where: Jefferson Davis County, 0.74 mi WSW of Hebron
Measured: 45 kt (52 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.727, -89.962

Tree limbs were blown down in the road on MS Highway 42 outside of New Hebron.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson Davis

When: June 14, 5:28 PM CST
Where: Jefferson Davis County, 2.8 mi SW of Mt Carmel
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.623, -89.836

Tree limbs were blown down into the road near the intersection of Mt. Zion Road and US Highway 84.

Thunderstorm Wind, Marion

When: June 14, 5:30 PM CST to 6:05 PM CST
Where: Marion County, 2.36 mi W of Carmich to 8.39 mi NNE of Pinebur
Measured: 75 kt (86 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 31.380, -90.020

High downburst winds from a supercell thunderstorm blew down multiple trees in a swath across portions of Marion County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When: June 14, 5:35 PM CST
Where: Hinds County, 5.04 mi SW of Pocahontas
Measured: 45 kt (52 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.423, -90.346

A tree was blown down along Jimmy Williams Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson Davis

When: June 14, 5:38 PM CST
Where: Jefferson Davis County, 0.59 mi E of Bassfield
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.500, -89.740

Tree limbs and power lines were blown down in the Bassfield area.

Hail, Hinds

When: June 14, 5:44 PM CST
Where: Hinds County, 1.75 mi N of Coopers Wells
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.255, -90.374

Hail up to the size of quarters fell at Midway Road and MS Highway 18.

Thunderstorm Wind, Covington

When: June 14, 5:44 PM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where: Covington County, 5.15 mi WSW of Seminary to 0.91 mi SW of Lux
Measured: 75 kt (86 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.520, -89.580

High downburst winds from a supercell thunderstorm blew down multiple trees and power lines in a swath across southern portions of Covington County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lamar

When: June 14, 5:47 PM CST to 6:20 PM CST
Where: Lamar County, 2.07 mi N of Hickory Grove to 1.37 mi ENE of Okahola
Measured: 75 kt (86 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $75,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.430, -89.650

High downburst winds from a supercell thunderstorm blew down trees and power lines in a swath across northern and central portions of Lamar County. A power line was blown down onto a trailer along Old Highway 24, but the trailer was unoccupied.

Thunderstorm Wind, Forrest

When: June 14, 5:57 PM CST to 6:20 PM CST
Where: Forrest County, 3.8 mi WSW of Maybank to 2.39 mi SSE of Macedonia
Measured: 75 kt (86 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $75,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.400, -89.440

High downburst winds from a supercell thunderstorm blew down trees and power lines in a swath across northern portions of Forrest County including the Hattiesburg and Petal areas. A large pine tree fell onto and collapsed the carport of a home in downtown Hattiesburg and damaged two vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jones

When: June 14, 6:03 PM CST
Where: Jones County, 1.5 mi NNW of Moselle
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 31.520, -89.290

A tree was blown down on Moselle Seminary Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Forrest

When: June 14, 6:10 PM CST to 6:15 PM CST
Where: Forrest County, 2.73 mi SW of (Hbg)hattiesburg Arp
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) measured gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: ASOS
Coordinates: 31.240, -89.280

Several trees and a power line were blown down in the Dixie community. A peak wind gust of 63 mph was measured at the nearby Hattiesburg-Bobby L. Chain Municipal Airport ASOS station KHBG.

Thunderstorm Wind, Forrest

When: June 14, 6:15 PM CST
Where: Forrest County, 6.25 mi S of Bonhomie
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.190, -89.330

A tree was blown down near Dixie.

Hail, Madison

When: June 14, 6:47 PM CST
Where: Madison County, 1.88 mi WSW of Ridgeland
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.420, -90.160

Hail up to the size of quarters fell in the Tougaloo area.

Hail, Rankin

When: June 14, 6:52 PM CST to 6:57 PM CST
Where: Rankin County, 1.88 mi N of Plain to 1.75 mi E of Flowood
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.277, -90.175

Hail up to the size of half dollars fell from the Interstate 20 and Interstate 55 Stack through parts of the city of Pearl.

Hail, Hinds

When: June 14, 6:58 PM CST to 7:10 PM CST
Where: Hinds County, 0.69 mi N of Clinton to 1.37 mi SSE of Jackson
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 32.340, -90.330

Hail up to the size of half dollars fell in a swath from Clinton through downtown Jackson.

Hail, Washington

When: June 14, 7:05 PM CST to 7:36 PM CST
Where: Washington County, 3.25 mi N of Refuge to 2.97 mi ENE of Darlove
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.347, -91.130

Hail up to the size of golf balls fell in a swath across the Wayside, Arcola, and Darlove areas.

Hail, Humphreys

When: June 14, 7:42 PM CST
Where: Humphreys County, 1.16 mi W of Castleman
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.220, -90.550

Hail up to the size of quarters fell near Bellewood.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When: June 14, 8:10 PM CST
Where: Hinds County, 1.19 mi ESE of Pocahontas
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.462, -90.262

A tree was blown down at the intersection of Darden Road and Brodie Road. Dime size hail also fell near the area.

Hail, Madison

When: June 14, 8:16 PM CST to 8:21 PM CST
Where: Madison County, Madison
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Property damage: $250,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 32.470, -90.100

Hail up to the size of half dollars fell on the northern side of the city of Madison.

Hail, Washington

When: June 14, 8:16 PM CST
Where: Washington County, 1.86 mi ESE of Swiftwater
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 33.340, -91.040

Hail up to the size of pennies fell on the southern side of Greenville.

Hail, Washington

When: June 14, 8:19 PM CST to 8:40 PM CST
Where: Washington County, 2.37 mi SSE of Greenville Fairfld A to 2.22 mi SE of Tralake
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $200,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 33.350, -91.000

Hail up to the size of golf balls fell in a second swath through the Arcola area.

Hail, Newton

When: June 14, 10:27 PM CST to 10:47 PM CST
Where: Newton County, Stratton to 1.38 mi N of Duffee
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $600,000
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 32.500, -89.130

Hail up to the size of golf balls fell in a swath across the Stratton, Little Rock, and Duffee areas.

Hail, Washington

When: June 14, 11:53 PM CST to 11:58 PM CST
Where: Washington County, 0.69 mi N of Swiftwater
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $250,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 33.360, -91.070

Hail up to the size of quarters fell on the southern side of Greenville.

Hail, Humphreys

When: June 15, 12:36 AM CST to 12:41 AM CST
Where: Humphreys County, 0.9 mi SE of Isola
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $400,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 33.260, -90.590

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

Hail, Humphreys

When: June 15, 1:37 AM CST
Where: Humphreys County, 1.35 mi WSW of Brooklyn
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 33.160, -90.500

Hail up to the size of nickels fell in Belzoni.

Thunderstorm Wind, Issaquena

When: June 15, 3:30 AM CST
Where: Issaquena County, 1.8 mi SW of Grace
Measured: 45 kt (52 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.980, -90.970

A few trees were blown down near Grace.

Hail, Madison

When: June 15, 5:23 AM CST to 5:28 AM CST
Where: Madison County, 0.58 mi W of Camden
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $200,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.780, -89.840

Hail up to the size of quarters fell in Camden.

Hail, Leake

When: June 15, 6:10 AM CST
Where: Leake County, 0.69 mi S of Sproles Siding
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.590, -89.580

Hail up to the size of ping pong balls fell near Lena.

Hail, Newton

When: June 15, 6:55 AM CST to 7:00 AM CST
Where: Newton County, 2.07 mi S of Stratton
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.470, -89.130

Hail up to quarter size fell near Decatur.

Hail, Warren

When: June 15, 6:56 AM CST
Where: Warren County, 1.35 mi WNW of Eagle Bend
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.530, -91.020

Hail up to the size of nickels fell near Eagle Bend.

Flood, Lauderdale

When: June 15, 8:15 AM CST to 11:00 AM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 2.01 mi NE of Martin to 2.1 mi ENE of Martin
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 32.571, -88.826

One lane of Byrd-Doerner Road was flooded in Collinsville.

Flash Flood, Lauderdale

When: June 15, 8:50 AM CST to 11:45 AM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 0.42 mi N of Shucktown to 0.22 mi NNW of Shucktown
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.556, -88.769

MS Highway 495 was flooded near its intersection with Jimmy Smith Road.

Flash Flood, Lauderdale

When: June 15, 9:15 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 1.75 mi WNW of Lizelia to 1.47 mi WNW of Lizelia
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.544, -88.695

A portion of Sunshine Road was flooded.

Hail, Claiborne

When: June 15, 9:21 AM CST to 9:26 AM CST
Where: Claiborne County, 1.5 mi SSE of Port Gibson
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.950, -90.990

Hail up to the size of quarters fell on the south side of Port Gibson.

Flash Flood, Lauderdale

When: June 15, 9:55 AM CST to 12:15 PM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 2.1 mi E of Lockhart to 2.28 mi E of Lockhart
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.482, -88.544

Parts of Minnow Bucket and Lauderdale Toomsuba Roads were flooded and closed.

Hail, Jefferson

When: June 15, 10:30 AM CST to 10:35 AM CST
Where: Jefferson County, 3.6 mi NE of Union Church
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 31.710, -90.750

Hail up to the size of quarters fell north of Union Church.

Hail, Lincoln

When: June 15, 11:13 AM CST to 11:40 AM CST
Where: Lincoln County, 1.38 mi N of West Lincoln to 1.77 mi E of Johnstons Station
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Property damage: $600,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.500, -90.580

Hail up to the size of golf balls fell in a swath across southwestern and southern portions of Lincoln County.

What these are

Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
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.
Flood: Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.
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.

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Sources

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