Mississippi, 2024

Tornadoes and Damaging Winds in Mississippi, December 28, 2024

December 28, 2024 · NWS JAN · 72 events in 28 counties and zones

On December 28th, an outbreak of severe weather took place. Initially, a few isolated supercells storms developed and produced some tornadoes.

Where it happened

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  • Wind
  • Hail
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  • Heat and drought
  • Cold
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The toll

Deaths
1
Injuries
5
Property damage
$5.9 million
Crop damage
$110,000
Events
72

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.

On December 28th, an outbreak of severe weather took place. Initially, a few isolated supercells storms developed and produced some tornadoes. As this occurred, a line of storms also developed and eventually pushed eastward across our region. Widespread damaging winds occurred with the line along with numerous tornadoes. This particular convective system was extremely efficient at producing tornadoes. This resulted in a record number of tornadoes for the month of December. The total across our forecast area was 43. The previous December record was 24 back in 2022.

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 28, 11:49 AM CST, 3 hours 24 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Dec 28, 11:49 AM CST, 3 hours 24 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1149 AM CST Sat Dec 28 2024

...New AVIATION...

.MESOSCALE UPDATE...
Issued at 803 AM CST Sat Dec 28 2024

This update is to include the new tornado watch 718 issued for
central MS along & south of I-20, southwest of Hwy 49 corridor &
portions of northeast Louisiana. There has been an uptick in
convection across the Gulf Coast region along the warm front this
morning, with some supercell structures ongoing across north-
central Louisiana & moving into south-central MS. Based upon
nearly 1000 MLCAPE in JAN 12Z sounding & even more copious thermo
parameters to the southwest & increasingly favorable deep shear,
some severe & low tornado potential exists. The northern &
eastern extent remains a little more questionable but can't be
ruled out. Potential will only increase throughout the morning
hours & into the aftn, so additional future watches & long
duration of watch coverage is likely. /DC/

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 446 AM CST Sat Dec 28 2024

Through tonight...

Much of our area has been upgraded to a Moderate risk for severe
weather, with a primary threat for tornadoes, some possibly strong
and potentially long tracked, along with damaging winds and some
large hail. An upper trough is progged to eject across the lower
MS valley and will support a surface low and its attendant cold
front. In response, a warm front will surge northward and usher in
mid to upper 60s dewpoints, which will result in ~1500 j/kg of
MLCAPE. Deep shear around 50 to 60 kts overspreads this warm
sector, which will support robust storm development both in the
open warm sector, and along the main line associated with the cold
front. Of note, both the CAPE and shear are above the 90th
percentile in the climatology. In light of this, multiple rounds
of storms are expected with a longer duration event in store.
Initially, supercellular mode is favored over the open warm sector
ahead of the main line. These supercells will be capable of all
hazards, including tornadoes. By the later afternoon and evening
hours, tornado threat should ramp up with the arrival of a 60kt
low level jet and midlevel vorticity max. Surface winds remain
backed out of the southeast over much of the warm sector, while
much of the shear is focused in the low levels, resulting in long,
curved hodographs supportive of potentially strong tornadoes.
Storms are expected to congeal into a QLCS with the arrival of the
cold front, capable of all hazards along with embedded
supercells. Bowing segments orthogonal relative to the shear
vector (SE/NW oriented) will be most favored for severe hazards.
The line is expected to rush quickly and should clear the area
shortly after midnight, bringing an end to the severe threat.

In addition to the severe risk, there is a risk for heavy rain to
cause some localized flash flooding, especially considering previous
rainfall from Thursday and Friday and training storms.  Considering
this, a limited risk has been highlighted, and will message 2-4
inches with locally higher amounts possible. Proximity to the
surface low will also promote a tight pressure gradient across the
area. This along with winds aloft around 50 to 70kts should result
in some stronger wind gusts around 40mph, so a limited risk has been
highlighted in HWO. /SAS/

Sunday through next week (Friday)...

In the wake of the severe weather event today, a mostly quiet long
term period can be expected through the early to mid portion of the
period. Longwave trough/frontal zone will be shifting off to the
east, with sfc ridging & drier air building back in into late
weekend through early next week. This pattern will support
seasonably warm pattern Sunday into early next week. Highs & lows
during this period will be some 8-15F above (highs of 63-72F & lows
44-48F Monday morning & 45-54F Tuesday morning). A fast moving
shortwave trough/sfc low & frontal system will drive in potential
gusty winds on Tuesday but no concerns for storms as PWs will remain
too low for convection. If moisture can be on the uptick, this would
need to be monitored. In the wake of this frontal zone, a cold
1030mb sfc high will dive down out of the Plains into the Gulf
Coast, ushering in near to seasonably cool temperatures. Highs &
lows in the Wednesday to Friday timeframe will be some 2-5F below
(highs 51-58F & lows 36-41F Wednesday morning & 29-35F both Thursday
& Friday mornings with coldest north of Hwy 84 Thursday & northeast
half Friday morning). Widespread frost/freeze looks likely during
this timeframe. /DC/

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1149 AM CST Sat Dec 28 2024

Still looking at a rough day in aviation later this afternoon with a
mixture of VFR/IFR/LIFR ceilings across multiple TAF sites. Current
radar scans are still showing SHRA & TSRA east of the I-55 corridor.
The fog is continuing to clear and ceilings are still lifting in
southern & central areas in MVFR with several spots lifting to VFR.
The main line of storms will arrive in the late afternoon to early
evening hours & should clear the area shortly after midnight.
Expect some gustier winds as well in any storms & preceding
convection. A wind shift is expected in the wake of the front to
the WNW. In the wake of the front, there is potential for another
round of stratus & fog to return after 29/04-10Z Sunday. Flight
categories of IFR to even as low as VLIFR are psbl, especially for
central to southern TAF sites. Conditions will start to clear to
MVFR/VFR conditions by 16Z Sunday with VFR conditions prevailing
across the forecast area by 18Z Sunday. /SAS/DC/CR/

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson       54  66  47  70 /  90   0   0   0
Meridian      54  67  45  68 / 100  10   0   0
Vicksburg     53  67  47  70 /  80   0   0   0
Hattiesburg   58  71  46  73 /  90   0   0   0
Natchez       53  66  48  70 /  70   0   0   0
Greenville    52  64  47  66 /  80  10   0   0
Greenwood     53  65  47  69 /  90  10   0   0

&&

.JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MS...None.
LA...None.
AR...None.
&&

SAS/DC/CR

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Dec 28, 10:01 AM CST, 5 hours 12 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1001 AM CST Sat Dec 28 2024

MSZ064>066-073-281630-
Jones MS-Jefferson Davis MS-Covington MS-Lamar MS-
1001 AM CST Sat Dec 28 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EASTERN COVINGTON...NORTHWESTERN
LAMAR...WEST CENTRAL JONES AND EASTERN JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTIES
THROUGH 1030 AM CST...

At 1000 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sumrall, or 13 miles northwest of West Hattiesburg, moving northeast
at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Seminary and Sanford around 1005 AM CST.
  Collins around 1010 AM CST.
  Hebron around 1020 AM CST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 PM CST for south central
and southeastern Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3141 8965 3177 8951 3166 8925 3143 8941
      3143 8945 3138 8945 3135 8947
TIME...MOT...LOC 1600Z 205DEG 38KT 3145 8954

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

86
Local storm report, Dec 28, 10:50 AM CST, 4 hours 23 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1050 AM CST Sat Dec 28 2024

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

1042 AM     Hail             Dermott                 33.52N 91.43W
12/28/2024  E2.75 Inch       Chicot             AR   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Large hail in town to at least baseball
            size, some possibly larger. Will update with
            additional info and damages later.

&&

CE
Local storm report, Dec 28, 11:00 AM CST, 4 hours 13 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1100 AM CST Sat Dec 28 2024

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

1004 AM     Hail             1 NE Mist               33.28N 91.68W
12/28/2024  E1.50 Inch       Ashley             AR   Public

&&

CE
Special weather statement, Dec 28, 12:49 PM CST, 2 hours 24 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1249 PM CST Sat Dec 28 2024

MSZ018-019-281945-
Sunflower MS-Bolivar MS-
1249 PM CST Sat Dec 28 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN SUNFLOWER AND BOLIVAR
COUNTIES THROUGH 145 PM CST...

At 1249 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Beulah, or near Rosedale, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Pace around 1255 PM CST.
  Mound Bayou, Winstonville, Merigold, Cleveland, and Renova around
  100 PM CST.
  Shelby around 105 PM CST.
  Parchman and Rome around 120 PM CST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3399 9066 3399 9046 3397 9045 3367 9045
      3353 9075 3353 9117 3362 9113 3370 9118
      3368 9103 3372 9114 3378 9114 3378 9099
      3385 9107 3393 9101 3396 9108 3396 9097
      3401 9098 3412 9074 3412 9066
TIME...MOT...LOC 1849Z 247DEG 38KT 3379 9097

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

86
Local storm report, Dec 28, 1:22 PM CST, 1 hour 51 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Jackson MS
122 PM CST Sat Dec 28 2024

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

0301 PM     Tornado          3 ESE Myrick            31.65N 88.95W
12/27/2024                   Jones              MS   Emergency Mngr

            Along Clay Taylor Rd and Pearman Rd, tree
            down on a house, roof lifted and supporting
            brick column shifted and cracked. Trampoline
            and play set blown into a field. TDS was
            noted as well near the Co line associated
            with this damage.

&&

CE

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The Hammond radar (KHDC), 105 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:13 UTC.

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Event by event

45 tornado, 27 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Tornado, Franklin

When
December 28, 3:13 PM CST to 3:42 PM CST
Where
Franklin County, 6.44 mi S of Bude to 3.86 mi NE of Lucien
Rating
EF3
Path length
18.37 mi
Path width
1,500 yd
Continued into
Lincoln, Ms (JAN)
Injuries
2 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage
$1.0 million
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.377, -90.861

An EF-3 tornado touched down in southern Franklin County near Middleton Creek Road and moved northeast. Broad and sporadic wind damage in the area suggests the tornado was still consolidating in this area. As the tornado crossed Berryton Road, it had reached EF-3 intensity and destroyed the O'Zion Baptist Church there. Most walls were collapsed, but two people took shelter in the bathroom and were unharmed. Documents from the church including bank statements and cancelled checks were found as far away as Brandon, MS to the northeast. Several homes in the area were also damaged including roof damage to a home, and an unanchored mobile home which was rolled once. Both residents of the mobile home were injured, but had sought safety in the bathroom of the home after receiving the Tornado Warning alert on their phones. The tornado continued northeast and damaged tree and power lines along its path. It crossed through the McCall Creek and Lucien areas at US Highway 84 where a modular home lost significant portions of its roof. The tornado collapsed an electrical transmission line tower just west of the Lincoln County line south of Hunsucker Lane. The tornado continued northeast across multiple roads through northwest Lincoln County and damaged trees, power lines, and homes. It dissipated just north of Pleasant Ridge Road. The maximum wind speed was 140 mph.

Tornado, Lincoln

When
December 28, 3:42 PM CST to 3:57 PM CST
Where
Lincoln County, 3.38 mi WNW of Vaughn to 6.14 mi WNW of New Sight
Rating
EF1
Path length
7.61 mi
Path width
500 yd
Injuries
2 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage
$250,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.599, -90.633

An EF-3 tornado touched down in southern Franklin County near Middleton Creek Road and moved northeast. Broad and sporadic wind damage in the area suggests the tornado was still consolidating in this area. As the tornado crossed Berryton Road, it had reached EF-3 intensity and destroyed the O'Zion Baptist Church there. Most walls were collapsed, but two people took shelter in the bathroom and were unharmed. Documents from the church including bank statements and cancelled checks were found as far away as Brandon, MS to the northeast. Several homes in the area were also damaged including roof damage to a home, and an unanchored mobile home which was rolled once. Both residents of the mobile home were injured, but had sought safety in the bathroom of the home after receiving the Tornado Warning alert on their phones. The tornado continued northeast and damaged tree and power lines along its path. It crossed through the McCall Creek and Lucien areas at US Highway 84 where a modular home lost significant portions of its roof. The tornado collapsed an electrical transmission line tower just west of the Lincoln County line south of Hunsucker Lane. The tornado continued northeast across multiple roads through northwest Lincoln County and damaged trees, power lines, and homes. It dissipated just north of Pleasant Ridge Road. The maximum wind speed was 140 mph.

Tornado, Issaquena

When
December 28, 5:03 PM CST to 5:14 PM CST
Where
Issaquena County, 2.38 mi W of Fitler to 5.67 mi NNE of Fitler
Rating
EF1
Path length
7.17 mi
Path width
250 yd
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.730, -91.071

This tornado began near LA Highway 580 in the Alsatia community and moved across US 65 and downed trees and large tree limbs. Some tree limbs blocked railroad tracks. One house near the intersection of Fletcher Loop and George Hart Road sustained significant shingle loss, but the wooden beams and plywood remained intact. The tornado continued northeastward and paralleled the Mississippi River east of Transylvania for some time before crossing into Issaquena County near the Fitler community. The tornado crossed MS Highway 1, where it destroyed a shed, damaged a carport, and shifted a mobile home off its foundation. It continued to break branches and snap small softwood trees. The tornado dissipated just beyond Moon Lake where additional tree damage was noted from hi-res satellite data west of Cary. The total path length from the Louisiana side into Mississippi is roughly 18 miles. Its maximum wind speed was 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sharkey

When
December 28, 5:18 PM CST
Where
Sharkey County, 1.5 mi NNW of Cary
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.820, -90.930

Strong winds resulted in minor damage along HWY 61 south of Rolling Fork.

Thunderstorm Wind, Adams

When
December 28, 5:24 PM CST
Where
Adams County, 0.91 mi SE of Natchez
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Deaths
1 direct, 0 indirect
Injuries
1 direct, 0 indirect
Property damage
$150,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.560, -91.390

A large tree was blown down on a home on Westwood Road causing a fatality and additionally an injury. Other scattered downed trees were down across town.

Tornado, Lincoln

When
December 28, 5:34 PM CST to 5:51 PM CST
Where
Lincoln County, 2.94 mi NNE of Wilkinson to 2.94 mi NNE of East Lincoln
Rating
EF1
Path length
9.88 mi
Path width
400 yd
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.419, -90.400

An EF-1 tornado touched down on Rolling Meadows Lane where it snapped pines. As it continued northeast, it damaged an unanchored carport. On Melvin Mason Road it snapped small tree branches. It then intensified as it tracked northeast and snapped and uprooted numerous trees. There was also minor damage to the roof of a home and shed. It continued to uproot trees before it dissipated on Harmony Drive. Its maximum wind speed was 110 mph.

Tornado, Jefferson

When
December 28, 5:37 PM CST to 5:46 PM CST
Where
Jefferson County, 2.79 mi E of Church Hill to 1.81 mi W of Storington
Rating
EF1
Path length
9.34 mi
Path width
750 yd
Property damage
$35,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.714, -91.203

This tornado began near the Natchez Trace west of Fayette where it snapped and uprooted several softwood trees and broke large branches. It continued to cause mainly tree damage, including a fallen tree on a power line. When it reached HWY 553 it damaged a shed and several more trees. It continued to cause tree damage up to HWY 61, where it damaged shingles on several houses. It dissipated shortly after crossing HWY 61. Its maximum wind speed was 95 mph.

Tornado, Claiborne

When
December 28, 5:54 PM CST to 6:01 PM CST
Where
Claiborne County, 1.5 mi SSE of Gordon to 2.97 mi NNE of Pattison
Rating
EF1
Path length
4.92 mi
Path width
300 yd
Property damage
$70,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.882, -90.966

This EF-1 tornado originated in southern Claiborne County along Gordon Station Road, where it displaced a tin carport across the roadway. The tornado then tracked eastward and crossed New Pine Grove Road, where several small pines and oak trees were uprooted. It then continued along the intersection of New Pine Grove Road and Tillman Road, where the tornado caused significant tree damage and knocked down a variety of mixed forest species. The tornado continued northeast and crossed Highway 547, where it shifted a mobile home and caused roof damage due to fallen trees and wind debris. The tornado ultimately progressed northeast as it crossed Little Bayou Pierre and dissipated. The maximum windspeed of this tornado was 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lincoln

When
December 28, 5:54 PM CST
Where
Lincoln County, 4.71 mi E of Fair Oaks Spgs
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$5,000
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
31.550, -90.250

Trees down along Highway 84 at the County line.

Tornado, Jefferson

When
December 28, 5:55 PM CST to 6:01 PM CST
Where
Jefferson County, 2.22 mi ENE of Red Lick to 5.6 mi N of Blue Hill
Rating
EF1
Path length
8.72 mi
Path width
400 yd
Continued into
Claiborne, Ms (JAN)
Property damage
$35,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.792, -90.965

The EF-1 tornado initially touched down on Brady Road, east of Red Lick, where it caused a portion of the roof of a mobile home to be peeled off. It then continued northeast and downed several trees primarily south of Brady Road. The tornado progressed toward Violet Road, where additional pines were uprooted. Upon crossing Violet Road, the tornado intensified and knock down numerous trees along its path. It then continued northeast and crossed into Claiborne County near Forest Grove Road, where several large branches were broken. The tornado then crossed Highway 547 and peeled tin off the roof of a residence before ultimately dissipating. Its maximum wind speed was 110 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Warren

When
December 28, 5:55 PM CST
Where
Warren County, 0.58 mi E of Le Tourneau
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$10,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.220, -90.940

Scattered trees were downed in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin

When
December 28, 5:57 PM CST
Where
Franklin County, 1.9 mi WNW of Roxie
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
31.510, -91.100

Trees and powerlines were blown down in the area.

Tornado, Warren

When
December 28, 5:58 PM CST to 6:04 PM CST
Where
Warren County, 4.17 mi E of Yokena to 5.5 mi SE of Grange Hall
Rating
EF1
Path length
4.49 mi
Path width
500 yd
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.162, -90.879

This tornado touched down near Campbell Swamp Road where it uprooted hardwood trees. As it continued on its track, it snapped and uprooted numerous trees along a concentrated corridor, including several hardwood trees. It continued to leave behind extensive tree damage as it crossed Fisher Ferry Road and dissipated shortly after. Its maximum wind speed was 105 mph.

Tornado, Claiborne

When
December 28, 6:01 PM CST to 6:03 PM CST
Where
Claiborne County, 2.64 mi W of Peyton to 1.89 mi SSW of Badland
Rating
EF1
Path length
2.41 mi
Path width
400 yd
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.831, -90.865

The EF-1 tornado initially touched down on Brady Road, east of Red Lick, where it caused a portion of the roof of a mobile home to be peeled off. It then continued northeast and downed several trees primarily south of Brady Road. The tornado progressed toward Violet Road, where additional pines were uprooted. Upon crossing Violet Road, the tornado intensified and knock down numerous trees along its path. It then continued northeast and crossed into Claiborne County near Forest Grove Road, where several large branches were broken. The tornado then crossed Highway 547 and peeled tin off the roof of a residence before ultimately dissipating. Its maximum wind speed was 110 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Warren

When
December 28, 6:03 PM CST
Where
Warren County, Waltersville
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$10,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.370, -90.830

Scattered trees were blown down.

Tornado, Warren

When
December 28, 6:10 PM CST to 6:11 PM CST
Where
Warren County, 7.94 mi S of Bovina to 7.71 mi S of Bovina
Rating
EF0
Path length
0.48 mi
Path width
200 yd
Continued into
Hinds, Ms (JAN)
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.235, -90.734

This brief weak tornado began on Highway 27 where it broke several large branches and damaged a few trees. It continued to break branches and uproot softwood trees as it tracked into Hinds County and through the Newman Community. It dissipated near the east side of Newman Road. Total path length was 4.2 miles.

Tornado, Hinds

When
December 28, 6:11 PM CST to 6:13 PM CST
Where
Hinds County, 7.71 mi S of Bovina to 7.44 mi SSE of Bovina
Rating
EF0
Path length
3.66 mi
Path width
250 yd
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.238, -90.727

This brief weak tornado began on Highway 27 where it broke several large branches and damaged a few trees. It continued to break branches and uproot softwood trees as it tracked into Hinds County and through the Newman Community. It dissipated near the east side of Newman Road. Total path length was 4.2 miles.

Tornado, Hinds

When
December 28, 6:19 PM CST to 6:29 PM CST
Where
Hinds County, 1.62 mi SW of Edwards to 2.32 mi NNW of Bolton
Rating
EF1
Path length
9.4 mi
Path width
350 yd
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.311, -90.616

This tornado began from the same storm that produced the Newman Tornado. It touched down near Mount Moriah Road and broke large branches and snapped softwood trees. As it continued on its track, it snapped pines, and uprooted several hardwoods. The tornado continued to do tree damage as it crossed I-20. It dissipated a short time later near Williams Lake Road. Its maximum wind speed was 95 mph.

Tornado, Simpson

When
December 28, 6:24 PM CST to 6:32 PM CST
Where
Simpson County, 2.63 mi NW of Shivers to 2.03 mi NW of Bush
Rating
EF1
Path length
4.56 mi
Path width
350 yd
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.830, -90.027

An EF-1 tornado touched down along Walt Lee Road and moved north-northeast on the western side of Pinola. It snapped and uprooted trees along its path. It crossed MS Highway 472 where peak intensity was noted and then it crossed MS Highway 28, and lifted as it crossed Jupiter Road. Its maximum wind speed was 105 mph.

Tornado, Lincoln

When
December 28, 6:25 PM CST to 6:27 PM CST
Where
Lincoln County, 3.75 mi WNW of Vaughn to 2.4 mi NNW of Vaughn
Rating
EF0
Path length
2.66 mi
Path width
315 yd
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.610, -90.633

This tornado touched down near the community of Oldenburg where it broke small branches and snapped weak tree tops. Further along its path, it intensified to an EF-1 as it did extensive tree damage in a concentrated corridor. Many softwood trees were snapped and large trees were uprooted. Power poles were also snapped, including one with a damaged cross bar. The tornado continued eastward into the community of Shucktown, where a concentrated corridor of tree damage was evident. As the tornado continued along its path, it did additional minor tree damage as it crossed into Lincoln County west of Toy Drive. Just before dissipating near Paxton Road, this tornado likely encountered the track of the EF-3 McCall Creek tornado. Its maximum wind speed was 110 mph.

Tornado, Hinds

When
December 28, 6:25 PM CST to 6:33 PM CST
Where
Hinds County, 3.92 mi W of Orange Hill to 1.76 mi E of Coxs Ferry
Rating
EF1
Path length
7.01 mi
Path width
570 yd
Continued into
Madison, Ms (JAN)
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.463, -90.547

This tornado started near Farr Road and snapped and uprooted softwood trees. It intensified as it moved towards Coxs Ferry Road. There, it produced a concentrated corridor of extensive tree damage, including snapped softwood trees and several large uproots. It encountered a barn, which had roof damage and continued to do extensive tree damage. It continued to snap tree tops and break branches as it crossed the Madison County line and tracked towards and crossed HWY 49. As it entered Kearney Park, it encountered more homes and shingle damage was evident. A fence was also blown down. Damage in this area was more sporadic, with only minor tree damage. Further along its path, it snapped softwood trees and uprooted several cedars. It damaged shingles to another house. As it continued on its track, it re-intensified, as it uprooted hardwood trees. The tornado dissipated shortly after near Mount Elam Road. Its maximum wind speed was 100 mph.

Tornado, Lincoln

When
December 28, 6:26 PM CST to 6:36 PM CST
Where
Lincoln County, 4.08 mi NNW of Vaughn to 3.08 mi WSW of New Sight
Rating
EF1
Path length
6.84 mi
Path width
300 yd
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.630, -90.616

An EF-1 tornado touched down near Old Church Drive where it snapped and uprooted a few softwood trees. It continued to do minor tree damage up to Highway 550. Here, it crossed paths with the EF-3 McCall Creek tornado. It continued towards Jackson Liberty Drive near Loyd Star where it uprooted several trees. It then tracked further east and uprooted several more trees and dissipated near James Drive. Its maximum wind speed was 90 mph.

Tornado, Yazoo

When
December 28, 6:28 PM CST to 6:30 PM CST
Where
Yazoo County, 2.14 mi SSW of Tinsley to 1.51 mi S of Tinsley
Rating
EF1
Path length
1.22 mi
Path width
250 yd
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.703, -90.488

This brief tornado began on Perry Creek Road where it broke small branches. As it continued, it intensified to an EF-1, with a concentrated corridor of snapped and uprooted trees. It dissipated shortly after crossing Logan Road in the Perry Creek bed. Its maximum wind speed was 95 mph.

Tornado, Madison

When
December 28, 6:33 PM CST to 6:51 PM CST
Where
Madison County, 1.76 mi E of Coxs Ferry to 3.69 mi N of Stokes
Rating
EF1
Path length
16.6 mi
Path width
570 yd
Property damage
$75,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.523, -90.450

This tornado started near Farr Road and snapped and uprooted softwood trees. It intensified as it moved towards Coxs Ferry Road. There, it produced a concentrated corridor of extensive tree damage, including snapped softwood trees and several large uproots. It encountered a barn, which had roof damage and continued to do extensive tree damage. It continued to snap tree tops and break branches as it crossed the Madison County line and tracked towards and crossed HWY 49. As it entered Kearney Park, it encountered more homes and shingle damage was evident. A fence was also blown down. Damage in this area was more sporadic, with only minor tree damage. Further along its path, it snapped softwood trees and uprooted several cedars. It damaged shingles to another house. As it continued on its track, it re-intensified, as it uprooted hardwood trees. The tornado dissipated shortly after near Mount Elam Road. Its maximum wind speed was 100 mph.

Tornado, Copiah

When
December 28, 6:36 PM CST to 6:51 PM CST
Where
Copiah County, 4.77 mi WNW of Crystal Spgs to 6.26 mi N of Gatesville
Rating
EF1
Path length
13.04 mi
Path width
1,500 yd
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.995, -90.449

An EF-1 tornado touched down just west of Crystal Springs where it snapped trees, one of which fell onto and damaged a home. It then continued to uproot and snap numerous trees and cause other minor damage to homes and down power lines and poles as it tracked northeastward. Peak intensity was noted in the middle of the track from Brewer Road, Highway 27 and along or just west of Rhymes Road. It crossed into southern Hinds County just east of US Highway 51 and continued to damage trees in the southern part of Terry. It dissipated after crossing Rosemary Road. The maximum wind speed was 105 mph.

Tornado, Copiah

When
December 28, 6:38 PM CST to 6:43 PM CST
Where
Copiah County, 1.17 mi WSW of Martinsville to 1.51 mi ENE of Martinsville
Rating
EF1
Path length
2.68 mi
Path width
500 yd
Property damage
$20,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.773, -90.438

An EF-1 tornado touched down just west of Interstate 55 near Martinsville where it caused minor tree damage. It intensified and uprooted several trees as it tracked along Cline Road. It then continued to track northeast over Dixie Garden Road and caused minor tree damage. It snapped trees as it crossed US Highway 51 and then dissipated just after Martinsville Road. The maximum wind speed of this tornado was 95 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Copiah

When
December 28, 6:39 PM CST
Where
Copiah County, 0.69 mi S of Hazlehurst
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
31.860, -90.400

A tree was blown down across West Green Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Copiah

When
December 28, 6:42 PM CST
Where
Copiah County, 3.45 mi S of Shady Grove
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
31.820, -90.370

Trees were blown down on James Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lincoln

When
December 28, 6:42 PM CST
Where
Lincoln County, 0.91 mi SW of Brookhaven
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$5,000
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
31.570, -90.460

Trees were blown down near The Old Koke Plant store.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When
December 28, 6:45 PM CST
Where
Hinds County, 1.81 mi SW of Spring Ridge
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
32.160, -90.350

A large oak tree was snapped in half along W Flowers Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Copiah

When
December 28, 6:45 PM CST
Where
Copiah County, 0.69 mi S of Beauregard
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
31.710, -90.400

Trees were blown down on Sylvarena Road, Monticello Road, and Mount Zion Road in Wesson.

Thunderstorm Wind, Copiah

When
December 28, 6:47 PM CST
Where
Copiah County, 0.59 mi E of Beauregard
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
31.720, -90.390

Powerlines were blown down at Bahalia Road near the railroad.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When
December 28, 6:48 PM CST
Where
Hinds County, 0.63 mi N of Clinton
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.339, -90.332

A large tree was blown down onto Capitol Street near Olde Town Clinton.

Tornado, Copiah

When
December 28, 6:49 PM CST to 7:01 PM CST
Where
Copiah County, 2.48 mi WNW of Ashley to 2.44 mi ENE of Georgetown
Rating
EF1
Path length
10.93 mi
Path width
1,200 yd
Continued into
Simpson, Ms (JAN)
Property damage
$60,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.813, -90.309

This tornado began southeast of Hazlehurst and downed several trees as it moved across Great Southern Rd, Union Rd, Ashley Rd, and MS Highway 472. It then roughly paralleled Cooper Rd before entering Georgetown, where several homes sustained mainly minor roof damage and additional trees were downed. The tornado crossed the Pearl River into western Simpson County before it lifted near Old River Rd. Additional scattered wind damage occurred eastward of this location, but it was less focused until another tornado developed west of Mendenhall. The maximum wind speed was 105 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Copiah

When
December 28, 6:52 PM CST
Where
Copiah County, 0.91 mi SW of Beech Grove
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
Storm Chaser
Coordinates
31.970, -90.280

A telephone pole and several trees were blown down on Six Mile Road.

Tornado, Yazoo

When
December 28, 6:58 PM CST to 7:05 PM CST
Where
Yazoo County, 0.97 mi SSE of Berryville to 0.81 mi SSW of Vaughan
Rating
EF1
Path length
7.35 mi
Path width
800 yd
Property damage
$35,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.736, -90.167

This tornado started on Campbell Road where it broke large branches. It intensified to an EF-1 as it approached HWY 16, where it uprooted hardwood trees, rolled a shed, and damaged a shingle roof. Further along its path, it damaged a carport and another shed, and blew out the underskirt of a mobile home. It continued to do extensive tree damage, with several uproots of hardwood trees and snapped pines. The tree damage continued all the way to I-55 where it dissipated. The maximum wind speed was 95 mph.

Tornado, Simpson

When
December 28, 7:01 PM CST to 7:02 PM CST
Where
Simpson County, 2.44 mi ENE of Georgetown to 2.99 mi WNW of Union
Rating
EF1
Path length
0.99 mi
Path width
250 yd
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.878, -90.139

This tornado began southeast of Hazlehurst and downed several trees as it moved across Great Southern Rd, Union Rd, Ashley Rd, and MS Highway 472. It then roughly paralleled Cooper Rd before entering Georgetown, where several homes sustained mainly minor roof damage and additional trees were downed. The tornado crossed the Pearl River into western Simpson County before it lifted near Old River Rd. Additional scattered wind damage occurred eastward of this location, but it was less focused until another tornado developed west of Mendenhall. The maximum wind speed was 105 mph.

Tornado, Rankin

When
December 28, 7:04 PM CST to 7:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 2.79 mi NNE of Flowood to 4.18 mi N of Leesburg
Rating
EF1
Path length
23.29 mi
Path width
700 yd
Continued into
Scott, Ms (JAN)
Property damage
$1.5 million
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.318, -90.105

This EF-1 tornado developed just east of Mangum Dr around River Pines Dr and moved northeast across the Refuge where scattered small tree and large limb damage began to consolidate into a more narrow path. The path continued northeastward across Medical Pkwy and Airport Rd where there were focused areas of multiple dead pine trees snapped. Throughout the commercial area around the Dogwood Festival several small trees were damaged and minor damage occurred to structures along Lakeland Dr. It strengthened as it moved northeastward, and downed many trees and large tree limbs, many of which caused substantial structural damage to homes. Additionally, the tornado caused lighter direct damage to roofs and siding along the path. Several neighborhoods between Lakeland Dr and Spillway Rd and along the east end of Spillway Rd were impacted. Scattered damage occurred at athletic fields on the east end of Pelahatchie Bay, then the tornado downed five utility poles as it crossed MS Highway 25 at Pelahatchie Creek. Further east, shingles were removed from several houses in neighborhoods south of Holly Bush Rd, with continued tree damage. It then crossed Clark Stables Rd, Stump Ridge Rd, and MS Hwy 43 before it moved across the Leesburg area. Debris was scattered downwind into a field along Mary Crapps Rd, with considerable tree damage as the tornado moved into northwestern Scott Co near Measels Road. In the area south of Ludlow multiple sheds, outbuildings, and chicken houses sustained damage. Along MS Hwy 483, a manufactured home sustained major roof damage with debris scattered downwind into nearby trees. The tornado continued across the northern portion of the Bienville National Forest and then crossed into southern Leake Co near Lena. A small antenna at the Lena Fire Dept was collapsed, and part of a shed along MS Hwy 500 on the east side of town was blown away. The tornado lifted around the time it crossed Storm Rd east of Lena. The total path length for this tornado was 38.13 miles across the three counties. The maximum wind speeds for this portion of the track were estimated to be 110 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin

When
December 28, 7:04 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 2.71 mi NE of Flowood
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
32.310, -90.090

A tree was blown downed near the UPS facility at Jackson Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin

When
December 28, 7:08 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 2.07 mi N of Rice Hill
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.300, -90.030

A tree was blown down, blocking the roadway on Burnham Rd at the intersection of Crossview Court.

Tornado, Jefferson Davis

When
December 28, 7:15 PM CST to 7:16 PM CST
Where
Jefferson Davis County, 0.72 mi SSW of Hebron to 0.46 mi SSW of Hebron
Rating
EF1
Path length
0.28 mi
Path width
200 yd
Property damage
$35,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
31.721, -89.956

This brief tornado touched down just southwest of Highway 42 in the Hebron community. Along its path, it produced a concentrated corridor of tree damage. It uprooted several hardwood trees and broke large branches. It dissipated near HWY 42. Max winds were around 95 mph.

Tornado, Simpson

When
December 28, 7:17 PM CST to 7:26 PM CST
Where
Simpson County, 2.75 mi WNW of Merit to 3.04 mi SE of Everett
Rating
EF1
Path length
10.51 mi
Path width
800 yd
Property damage
$500,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.938, -89.962

This tornado began along Big Woods Rd where several trees were snapped and proceeded east northeastward resulting in additional tree damage and damaged multiple chicken houses along Jupiter Rd before it reached the city of Mendenhall. Several trees and utility lines were downed throughout the city, some fell on homes. Power poles were snapped. A shed was pushed over along Dixie Ave, the roofs were peeled from some buildings in the downtown area, and one roof was lofted into power lines along W Jackson Ave. The brick facade of a downtown church was blown down. East of the city, the tornado continued across US 49, Eugie Palmer Rd, Poplar Springs Rd, and Ponder Mason Rd, before it lifted around Everett Church Rd. Along the path there were multiple distinct focused damage areas, suggesting this might have been a series of smaller tornadoes, which resulted in damage over a somewhat wider area. The maximum wind speed was 105 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Holmes

When
December 28, 7:27 PM CST
Where
Holmes County, 1.35 mi ESE of Durant
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.070, -89.850

A tree was downed onto powerlines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson Davis

When
December 28, 7:28 PM CST
Where
Jefferson Davis County, 2.73 mi ESE of Gwinville
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.730, -89.840

Trees and power lines were blown down.

Tornado, Scott

When
December 28, 7:30 PM CST to 7:40 PM CST
Where
Scott County, 2.27 mi NW of Branch to 5.65 mi NNE of Beach
Rating
EF1
Path length
10.42 mi
Path width
700 yd
Continued into
Leake, Ms (JAN)
Property damage
$125,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.490, -89.761

This EF-1 tornado developed just east of Mangum Dr around River Pines Dr and moved northeast across the Refuge where scattered small tree and large limb damage began to consolidate into a more narrow path. The path continued northeastward across Medical Pkwy and Airport Rd where there were focused areas of multiple dead pine trees snapped. Throughout the commercial area around the Dogwood Festival several small trees were damaged and minor damage occurred to structures along Lakeland Dr. It strengthened as it moved northeastward, and downed many trees and large tree limbs, many of which caused substantial structural damage to homes. Additionally, the tornado caused lighter direct damage to roofs and siding along the path. Several neighborhoods between Lakeland Dr and Spillway Rd and along the east end of Spillway Rd were impacted. Scattered damage occurred at athletic fields on the east end of Pelahatchie Bay, then the tornado downed five utility poles as it crossed MS Highway 25 at Pelahatchie Creek. Further east, shingles were removed from several houses in neighborhoods south of Holly Bush Rd, with continued tree damage. It then crossed Clark Stables Rd, Stump Ridge Rd, and MS Hwy 43 before it moved across the Leesburg area. Debris was scattered downwind into a field along Mary Crapps Rd, with considerable tree damage as the tornado moved into northwestern Scott Co near Measels Road. In the area south of Ludlow multiple sheds, outbuildings, and chicken houses sustained damage. Along MS Hwy 483, a manufactured home sustained major roof damage with debris scattered downwind into nearby trees. The tornado continued across the northern portion of the Bienville National Forest and then crossed into southern Leake Co near Lena. A small antenna at the Lena Fire Dept was collapsed, and part of a shed along MS Hwy 500 on the east side of town was blown away. The tornado lifted around the time it crossed Storm Rd east of Lena. The total path length for this tornado was 38.13 miles across the three counties. The maximum wind speeds for this portion of the track were estimated to be 110 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson Davis

When
December 28, 7:30 PM CST
Where
Jefferson Davis County, 3 mi NNW of Carson
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$40,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.570, -89.820

Numerous trees blown down, and one fell onto a car.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson Davis

When
December 28, 7:33 PM CST
Where
Jefferson Davis County, 4.91 mi ENE of Oak Vale
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.450, -89.890

Numerous trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Simpson

When
December 28, 7:34 PM CST
Where
Simpson County, 1.17 mi W of Magee
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
31.870, -89.750

The awning on Sonic was damaged along with a sign off of HWY 49.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson Davis

When
December 28, 7:35 PM CST
Where
Jefferson Davis County, 1.18 mi W of Carson
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$10,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.530, -89.820

Numerous trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Covington

When
December 28, 7:35 PM CST
Where
Covington County, 0.69 mi N of Mt Olive
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$4,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.760, -89.670

Trees were blown down onto the road near Mount Olive.

Tornado, Smith

When
December 28, 7:39 PM CST to 7:43 PM CST
Where
Smith County, 7.01 mi SW of Mize to 4.24 mi SSW of Mize
Rating
EF1
Path length
3.35 mi
Path width
200 yd
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.793, -89.628

This tornado began over far southwestern Smith County where it snapped and uprooted numerous trees along its path as it crossed CR 51, MS Highway 35, and CR 47. Large portions of a roof were removed from two chicken houses along CR 45 with additional trees downed before the tornado lifted near CR 20. The maximum wind speed was 100 mph.

Tornado, Leake

When
December 28, 7:40 PM CST to 7:44 PM CST
Where
Leake County, 2.58 mi SW of Sproles Siding to 0.48 mi WNW of Lena
Rating
EF1
Path length
3.75 mi
Path width
880 yd
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.576, -89.614

This EF-1 tornado developed just east of Mangum Dr around River Pines Dr and moved northeast across the Refuge where scattered small tree and large limb damage began to consolidate into a more narrow path. The path continued northeastward across Medical Pkwy and Airport Rd where there were focused areas of multiple dead pine trees snapped. Throughout the commercial area around the Dogwood Festival several small trees were damaged and minor damage occurred to structures along Lakeland Dr. It strengthened as it moved northeastward, and downed many trees and large tree limbs, many of which caused substantial structural damage to homes. Additionally, the tornado caused lighter direct damage to roofs and siding along the path. Several neighborhoods between Lakeland Dr and Spillway Rd and along the east end of Spillway Rd were impacted. Scattered damage occurred at athletic fields on the east end of Pelahatchie Bay, then the tornado downed five utility poles as it crossed MS Highway 25 at Pelahatchie Creek. Further east, shingles were removed from several houses in neighborhoods south of Holly Bush Rd, with continued tree damage. It then crossed Clark Stables Rd, Stump Ridge Rd, and MS Hwy 43 before it moved across the Leesburg area. Debris was scattered downwind into a field along Mary Crapps Rd, with considerable tree damage as the tornado moved into northwestern Scott Co near Measels Road. In the area south of Ludlow multiple sheds, outbuildings, and chicken houses sustained damage. Along MS Hwy 483, a manufactured home sustained major roof damage with debris scattered downwind into nearby trees. The tornado continued across the northern portion of the Bienville National Forest and then crossed into southern Leake Co near Lena. A small antenna at the Lena Fire Dept was collapsed, and part of a shed along MS Hwy 500 on the east side of town was blown away. The tornado lifted around the time it crossed Storm Rd east of Lena. The total path length for this tornado was 38.13 miles across the three counties. The maximum wind speeds for this portion of the track were estimated to be 110 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson Davis

When
December 28, 7:40 PM CST
Where
Jefferson Davis County, 0.59 mi E of Bassfield
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage
$10,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.500, -89.740

Numerous trees were blown down.

Tornado, Smith

When
December 28, 7:42 PM CST to 7:43 PM CST
Where
Smith County, 4.44 mi NW of Raleigh to 4 mi SSW of Burns
Rating
EF0
Path length
0.64 mi
Path width
75 yd
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.073, -89.587

An EF-0 tornado touched down just west of County Road 539 and crossed the road moving east. A few pine trees were downed in a narrow corridor along this road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Carroll

When
December 28, 7:43 PM CST
Where
Carroll County, 4.04 mi ESE of Vaiden
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Storm Chaser
Coordinates
33.300, -89.690

A tree was blown down onto HWY 35 southeast of Vaiden.

Tornado, Smith

When
December 28, 7:46 PM CST to 7:59 PM CST
Where
Smith County, 2.3 mi SW of Burns to 3.07 mi NE of Pineville
Rating
EF1
Path length
13.04 mi
Path width
700 yd
Property damage
$200,000
Crop damage
$50,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.104, -89.574

An EF-1 tornado began southwest of Burns where it downed pine trees and moved east-northeast. The tornado crossed MS Highway 35 and carried northeastward through portions of the Leaf River bottom before it impacted areas north of Pineville. Trees were downed along County Road 504 with portions of a chicken house damaged with tin panels strewn along County Road 501-4. The tornado then moved northeast along Tally Road where a shed was largely destroyed and large branches were downed. The tornado dissipated along Harris Road with minor vegetative debris noted.

Thunderstorm Wind, Attala

When
December 28, 7:47 PM CST
Where
Attala County, 8.32 mi SE of Williamsville
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$4,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.930, -89.500

Trees were damaged along County Road 1101 and 1102 in the southeastern part of the country. Tree tops were blown off and some tops were twisted.

Thunderstorm Wind, Smith

When
December 28, 7:55 PM CST
Where
Smith County, 2.45 mi WNW of Taylorsville
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
Storm Chaser
Coordinates
31.840, -89.470

Several trees were blown down and mobile homes were damaged in Taylorsville.

Tornado, Jasper

When
December 28, 8:09 PM CST to 8:10 PM CST
Where
Jasper County, 2.15 mi SW of Bay Spgs Thigpen Arp to 1.32 mi SSW of Bay Spgs Thigpen Arp
Rating
EF0
Path length
0.99 mi
Path width
50 yd
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.927, -89.255

An EF-0 tornado touched down west of MS Highway 17 were it caused a narrow corridor of convergently felled pine trees. The tornado moved eastward just north of County Road 17253. The tornado was brief - only on the ground for around a minute and less than 1 mile. It dissipated along County Road 1725 where a few downed limbs and narrow swath of leaf litter were observed. The maximum wind speed was 85 mph.

Tornado, Newton

When
December 28, 8:09 PM CST to 8:12 PM CST
Where
Newton County, 1.9 mi NW of Roberts to 1.77 mi NNE of Roberts
Rating
EF0
Path length
2.23 mi
Path width
100 yd
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.247, -89.255

An EF-0 tornado touched down along Gordy Road south and of Moffett Road where it damaged a barn and continued east. The tornado caused minor tree damage and lifted after crossing County Road 505. The maximum wind speed was 70 mph.

Tornado, Jasper

When
December 28, 8:12 PM CST to 8:22 PM CST
Where
Jasper County, 0.84 mi NNE of Lake Como to 1.79 mi W of Paulding
Rating
EF2
Path length
9.08 mi
Path width
900 yd
Property damage
$500,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.961, -89.213

This tornado began near Lake Como where damage to vegetation and a shed was noted, where tin had been ripped off and scattered near County Road 23 and Road 528. The tornado progressed northeastward just north of Road 528 where a home had some flashing and gutters removed with several snapped pines nearby. Crossing County Roads 273 and 27, the tornado downed a tree onto a mobile home and tossed a carport a few dozen yards. As it intensified to its maximum estimate intensity of EF-2, the tornado destroyed numerous chicken houses near County Road 29 and tossed pieces of the houses over a quarter mile. Numerous pines were snapped with mostly minor to moderate roof damage to nearby homes. The tornado weakened quickly to the northeast and dissipated near Country Road 18 where only minor damage to vegetation was noted. The maximum wind speed was 115 mph.

Tornado, Newton

When
December 28, 8:18 PM CST to 8:25 PM CST
Where
Newton County, 0.45 mi SSE of Calhoun to 1.11 mi E of Popular Spgs
Rating
EF1
Path length
4.54 mi
Path width
700 yd
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.264, -89.147

An EF-1 tornado touched down near the intersection of MS Highway 15 and Newton Calhoun Road and damaged mostly trees as it moved northeast. Many trees were uprooted or snapped along the path, and several barns and farm outbuildings were damaged. The tornado dissipated after it crossed Peavy Road. The maximum wind speed was 95 mph.

Tornado, Newton

When
December 28, 8:28 PM CST to 8:29 PM CST
Where
Newton County, 0.83 mi WSW of Hickory to 0.52 mi WNW of Hickory
Rating
EF0
Path length
0.49 mi
Path width
165 yd
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.316, -89.034

An EF-0 tornado touched down on the west side of Hickory and crossed US Highway 80 and moved northeast. A few buildings were damaged, and minor tree damage occurred. The tornado lifted after it crossed MS Highway 503. The maximum wind speed was 80 mph.

Tornado, Newton

When
December 28, 8:34 PM CST to 8:37 PM CST
Where
Newton County, 2.6 mi WNW of Chunky to 2 mi N of Chunky
Rating
EF1
Path length
2.57 mi
Path width
650 yd
Property damage
$40,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.337, -88.970

An EF-1 tornado touched down west of Mount Pleasant Church Road and moved north of Chunky. A home lost its roof, a shed was damaged, and numerous trees were damaged or uprooted along its track. The tornado crossed Interstate 20 near mile marker 121 and then dissipated after it crossed Chunky Duffee Road. The maximum wind speed was 90 mph.

Tornado, Jasper

When
December 28, 8:36 PM CST to 8:37 PM CST
Where
Jasper County, 0.48 mi S of Orange to 0.49 mi SE of Orange
Rating
EF0
Path length
0.39 mi
Path width
500 yd
Continued into
Clarke, Ms (JAN)
Property damage
$7,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.093, -88.919

This EF 1 tornado began along HWY 18 in the community of Orange where it damaged a shed by uplifting the tin roof and caused minor damage to trees. A brief second circulation was also noted on the north side where it broke small tree branches and tossed a piece of tin. It is likely this merged into the southern circulation, which became dominant. Shortly after, it crossed into Clarke County at County Road 1842 and County Road 315. It continued to cause mainly minor tree damage as it crossed I-59. It intensified as it entered the town of Enterprise where it uprooted large softwood trees, and broke large branches. It continued to uproot trees as it tracked northeast towards County Road 514. There, it damaged a shed. It dissipated shortly after near County Road 350. The maximum wind speed was 90 mph. Total path length across Jasper and Clarke counties was 11.8 miles.

Tornado, Clarke

When
December 28, 8:37 PM CST to 8:49 PM CST
Where
Clarke County, 0.49 mi SE of Orange to 11.62 mi ENE of Orange
Rating
EF1
Path length
11.42 mi
Path width
500 yd
Property damage
$80,000
Crop damage
$10,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.096, -88.913

This EF 1 tornado began along HWY 18 in the community of Orange where it damaged a shed by uplifting the tin roof and caused minor damage to trees. A brief second circulation was also noted on the north side where it broke small tree branches and tossed a piece of tin. It is likely this merged into the southern circulation, which became dominant. Shortly after, it crossed into Clarke County at County Road 1842 and County Road 315. It continued to cause mainly minor tree damage as it crossed I-59. It intensified as it entered the town of Enterprise where it uprooted large softwood trees, and broke large branches. It continued to uproot trees as it tracked northeast towards County Road 514. There, it damaged a shed. It dissipated shortly after near County Road 350. The maximum wind speed was 90 mph. Total path length across Jasper and Clarke counties was 11.8 miles.

Tornado, Oktibbeha

When
December 28, 8:49 PM CST to 8:51 PM CST
Where
Oktibbeha County, 2.12 mi ESE of Patrick to 2.42 mi S of Osborn
Rating
EF1
Path length
2.11 mi
Path width
300 yd
Property damage
$80,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
33.464, -88.749

This tornado touched down in a neighborhood east of Starkville where it damaged roofs on several townhomes. Significant uplift of roofing and decking was noted. It also damaged trees in the neighborhood. Further along its path, it snapped power poles and damaged several more roofs. It snapped trees as well. The tornado dissipated shortly after crossing HWY 182. The maximum wind speed was 110 mph.

Tornado, Clarke

When
December 28, 8:56 PM CST to 8:57 PM CST
Where
Clarke County, 1.08 mi WNW of Sable to 1.17 mi NW of Sable
Rating
EF1
Path length
0.39 mi
Path width
80 yd
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.209, -88.695

This very brief tornado touched down near County Road 482 where it uprooted several softwood trees. It also did minor damage to siding and shingles. It dissipated shortly after on Minchew Lane. The maximum wind speed was 90 mph.

Tornado, Clay

When
December 28, 8:59 PM CST to 9:03 PM CST
Where
Clay County, 4.13 mi E of Tibbee to 1.16 mi WNW of Waverly Station
Rating
EF0
Path length
4.6 mi
Path width
200 yd
Property damage
$40,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
33.522, -88.579

This tornado began near the Lowndes County line where it snapped several softwood trees. As it continued to track northeast, it encountered neighborhood streets, where it damaged the roof of a mobile home and a porch, as well as uprooted hardwood trees and blew down a fence. It continued to leave a corridor of tree damage before it dissipated just past Waverly Road. The maximum wind speed was 85 mph.

Tornado, Lauderdale

When
December 28, 9:01 PM CST to 9:11 PM CST
Where
Lauderdale County, 2.71 mi WNW of Topton to 3.19 mi ENE of (Nmm)nas Meridian
Rating
EF1
Path length
8.99 mi
Path width
630 yd
Property damage
$500,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.489, -88.641

An EF-1 tornado touched down near the intersection of Lizelia Road and Ponta Hills Road and uprooted or snapped trees as it moved north-northeast. As it approached the Meridian Naval Air Station, the tornado took a more northeastward movement and crossed the central portion of the Air Station. Several buildings were damaged, including one which suffered extensive roof damage, partial collapse of the brick veneer, broken windows, and subsequent interior water damage. The four fire station doors were blown in, and some vehicles, including 4 fueling trucks were damaged. The metal shed at the fueling area was destroyed and thrown along with large sections of several large fences that had been taken out. Ten large airplane canopies were damaged as well. The tornado turned more to the east as it moved off the Air Station and dissipated after it crossed Clarke Road. The maximum wind speed was 105 mph.

Tornado, Lauderdale

When
December 28, 9:01 PM CST to 9:14 PM CST
Where
Lauderdale County, 2.6 mi WSW of Increase to 3.06 mi NE of Whynot
Rating
EF1
Path length
9.91 mi
Path width
700 yd
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.242, -88.613

This tornado began near Fisher Rd near the Causeyville community and uprooted trees as it moved northeastward. It continued across Causeyville Rd, Vimville Causeyville Rd, Rob Sims Rd, and Russell Camp Rd before it crossed MS Highway 19 between the Vimville and Whynot communities. The tornado weakened and dissipated shortly after it crossed Alamucha Whynot Rd. The maximum wind speed was 90 mph.

Tornado, Clarke

When
December 28, 9:03 PM CST to 9:12 PM CST
Where
Clarke County, 1.18 mi WSW of Sykes to 2.28 mi S of Snell
Rating
EF1
Path length
8.72 mi
Path width
450 yd
Property damage
$45,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.091, -88.617

This EF-1 tornado began near the intersection of County Rd 140 and Highway 18. As it moved northeast, this tornado uprooted several trees and scattered numerous small pine tree limbs. This tornado intensified as it crossed County Rd 450 where multiple softwood trees were uprooted and a large hardwood tree fell on a home. A shed also sustained roof damage. After it crossed County Rd 450, the tornado continued to move northeast towards the intersection of County Rd 451 and Cabin Creek Ln. As it crossed this intersection, it uprooted several small softwood trees and scattered multiple small branches on the ground. This twister tracked northeast toward County Rd 430 where several small pine limbs were scattered. It then weakened as it crossed County Rd 423. The tornado continued its northeastward track and crossed over County Rd 420 where a large tree was found on the ground. Shortly after it crossed County Rd 420, the tornado dissipated. The maximum wind speed was 95 mph.

The people who died

As the offices recorded each death: direct deaths were caused by the weather itself, indirect ones by something it set in motion.

EventDateAgeSexWhereKind
Thunderstorm Wind, Adams2024-12-2818FemalePermanent HomeDirect

What these are

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

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1223222, 1223228, 1225301, 1229260, 1229239, 1225838, 1225836, 1223240, 1229244, 1225859, 1229254, 1229255, 1225861, 1225860, 1229256, 1252503, 1252516, 1226104, 1226221, 1226103, 1226222, 1226230, 1226227, 1226225, 1227964, 1223235, 1229257, 1229258, 1229259, 1229261, 1229264, 1229454, 1229266, 1226243, 1229457, 1226246, 1226245, 1223079, 1229460, 1229461, and more.