Mississippi, 2025

Tornadoes and Hail in Mississippi, May 25 to 26, 2025

May 25 to 26, 2025 · NWS JAN · 96 events in 34 counties and zones

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms developed across portions of Mississippi during the afternoon of May 25th before a west-east oriented squall line developed and spread southward overnight. Another squall line moved through on the 26th as a cold front moved east.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$74,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
96

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.

Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms developed across portions of Mississippi during the afternoon of May 25th before a west-east oriented squall line developed and spread southward overnight. Another squall line moved through on the 26th as a cold front moved east. Storms produced wind damage and hail.

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Jackson, MS wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at May 25, 12:52 PM CST, 1 hour 38 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 25, 12:52 PM CST, 1 hour 38 minutes before
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The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 64 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 20:27 UTC.

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Event by event

90 thunderstorm wind, 3 tornado, 2 hail, 1 lightning. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When
May 25, 2:30 PM CST
Where
Hinds County, 0.91 mi SW of Utica
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.110, -90.630

A couple of trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Holmes

When
May 25, 3:33 PM CST
Where
Holmes County, 0.69 mi N of Pickens
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.890, -89.970

Two powerlines were blown down in Pickens.

Thunderstorm Wind, Webster

When
May 25, 5:00 PM CST
Where
Webster County, 1.73 mi W of Grady
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.520, -89.360

A few trees were blown down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Choctaw

When
May 25, 5:05 PM CST
Where
Choctaw County, 1.73 mi W of Chester
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.370, -89.260

A few trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Webster

When
May 25, 5:23 PM CST
Where
Webster County, 3.46 mi N of Mathiston
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.580, -89.117

Several trees were blown down on Stallings Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Webster

When
May 25, 5:28 PM CST
Where
Webster County, 3.19 mi ESE of Hohenlinden
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.710, -89.120

A few trees were blown down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lowndes

When
May 25, 5:30 PM CST
Where
Lowndes County, 2.4 mi ESE of Kolola Spgs
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.640, -88.380

A tree was blown down across Spruill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lowndes

When
May 25, 5:40 PM CST
Where
Lowndes County, 1.15 mi E of Interstate City
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.500, -88.380

A tree was blown down and fell through a home on Cypress Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lowndes

When
May 25, 5:40 PM CST
Where
Lowndes County, 1.73 mi E of Interstate City
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.500, -88.370

Trees and power lines were blown down along Maple Street and Gaylane Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bolivar

When
May 25, 5:45 PM CST to 5:53 PM CST
Where
Bolivar County, 0.57 mi E of Cleveland
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.750, -90.720

Numerous large trees, power lines, and large tree limbs were blown down around Cleveland, with streets blocked. An outbuilding was blown down at the intersection of Crosby and McCain.

Lightning, Bolivar

When
May 25, 5:45 PM CST
Where
Bolivar County, 0.57 mi E of Cleveland
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.750, -90.720

Lightning caused a house fire in Cleveland.

Thunderstorm Wind, Grenada

When
May 25, 6:07 PM CST
Where
Grenada County, 0.57 mi W of Hardy
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
33.880, -89.860

A large tree was uprooted and blown down onto a home along US Highway 51.

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When
May 25, 6:10 PM CST to 6:18 PM CST
Where
Washington County, 0.58 mi W of (Glh)greenville Muni
Measured
57 kt (66 mph) measured gust
Reported by
ASOS
Coordinates
33.480, -90.990

A peak wind gust of 66 mph was measured by the Greenville Mid-Delta Airport ASOS site KGLH.

Thunderstorm Wind, Grenada

When
May 25, 6:15 PM CST
Where
Grenada County, 0.57 mi W of Bow Spgs
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
33.780, -89.910

A tree was blown down across MS Highway 8.

Thunderstorm Wind, Grenada

When
May 25, 6:20 PM CST
Where
Grenada County, 1.72 mi E of Futheyville
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
33.780, -89.750

Power lines were blown down along Girl Scout Road and Rolling Oaks Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Carroll

When
May 25, 6:23 PM CST
Where
Carroll County, 6.33 mi E of Jefferson
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.630, -89.790

Multiple trees were blown down or damaged along Interstate 55 near Exit 195.

Thunderstorm Wind, Leflore

When
May 25, 6:27 PM CST
Where
Leflore County, 3.45 mi N of Runnymede
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.550, -90.300

Numerous trees and powerlines were blown down across Leflore County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Montgomery

When
May 25, 6:37 PM CST
Where
Montgomery County, 1.8 mi SE of Eskridge
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.560, -89.700

Numerous trees were blown down between Winona and Duck Hill.

Thunderstorm Wind, Montgomery

When
May 25, 6:40 PM CST
Where
Montgomery County, 0.9 mi NW of Winona
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
33.490, -89.740

A tree was blown down on Middleton Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Webster

When
May 25, 6:50 PM CST
Where
Webster County, 1.73 mi W of Embry
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.650, -89.410

Trees and power lines were blown down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When
May 25, 6:57 PM CST
Where
Washington County, 1.86 mi ENE of Greenville Fairfld A
Measured
57 kt (66 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.390, -90.990

A tree was blown down along Black Bayou Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Webster

When
May 25, 7:05 PM CST
Where
Webster County, 0.9 mi SE of Fame
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.640, -89.160

Trees and power lines were blown down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lowndes

When
May 25, 7:05 PM CST
Where
Lowndes County, 3.64 mi SSW of Steens
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.520, -88.340

A tree and power lines were blown down near the intersection of MS Highway 50 and Tabernacle Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Choctaw

When
May 25, 7:17 PM CST
Where
Choctaw County, 1.35 mi WNW of Weir
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
33.280, -89.300

A tree was blown down on MS Highway 413 near MS Highway 12.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sharkey

When
May 25, 7:19 PM CST
Where
Sharkey County, 0.9 mi NW of Anguilla
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.980, -90.830

A power line was blown down on Ann Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Choctaw

When
May 25, 7:25 PM CST
Where
Choctaw County, 1.8 mi SW of Chester
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.350, -89.250

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Choctaw County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Attala

When
May 25, 7:25 PM CST
Where
Attala County, 1.87 mi WNW of Kosciusko Arpt
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.090, -89.580

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Attala County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Scott

When
May 25, 7:33 PM CST
Where
Scott County, Hillsboro
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.450, -89.520

A couple of trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Leake

When
May 25, 7:45 PM CST
Where
Leake County, 0.9 mi NW of Carthage
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.740, -89.540

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down across Leake County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Winston

When
May 25, 7:50 PM CST
Where
Winston County, 1.5 mi SSE of Louisville
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.110, -89.040

A tree was blown down onto a house on Twin Pine Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lowndes

When
May 25, 7:59 PM CST
Where
Lowndes County, 2.15 mi SSW of Columbus
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.470, -88.440

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Lowndes County.

Hail, Lauderdale

When
May 25, 8:15 PM CST to 8:20 PM CST
Where
Lauderdale County, 0.9 mi NE of Increase
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
32.260, -88.560

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

Thunderstorm Wind, Neshoba

When
May 25, 8:17 PM CST
Where
Neshoba County, 0.58 mi E of Deemer
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.750, -89.120

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Neshoba County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When
May 25, 8:18 PM CST
Where
Hinds County, 1.88 mi WNW of Cynthia
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.410, -90.280

A tree was blown down across Maclean Road near US Highway 49.

Thunderstorm Wind, Noxubee

When
May 25, 8:18 PM CST
Where
Noxubee County, 1.35 mi WNW of Gholson
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.940, -88.750

A few trees were blown down across MS Highway 21 near Butler Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Scott

When
May 25, 8:20 PM CST
Where
Scott County, 0.9 mi SW of Horseshoe
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.540, -89.430

A few trees and power lines were blown down across the northern and northeastern ports of Scott County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When
May 25, 8:23 PM CST
Where
Madison County, 1.75 mi E of Turnetta
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.620, -89.970

A tree was blown down across Robinson Road near MS Highway 16.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When
May 25, 8:27 PM CST
Where
Lauderdale County, 2.15 mi SSW of Vimville
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.300, -88.580

A tree was blown down across Shiloh Vimville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Newton

When
May 25, 8:27 PM CST
Where
Newton County, 2.15 mi SSW of Stratton
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.470, -89.140

Trees were blown down along Decatur Stratton Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When
May 25, 8:30 PM CST
Where
Hinds County, 2.07 mi S of Champion Hill
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.320, -90.520

A tree was blown down across Billy Fields Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Newton

When
May 25, 8:30 PM CST
Where
Newton County, Decatur
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.430, -89.120

Several trees were blown in Decatur.

Thunderstorm Wind, Copiah

When
May 25, 8:30 PM CST
Where
Copiah County, Crystal Spgs
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
31.980, -90.370

Several trees were blown down across Copiah County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Smith

When
May 25, 8:30 PM CST
Where
Smith County, 1.81 mi NW of Pineville
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.150, -89.420

Trees were blown down all across Smith County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Newton

When
May 25, 8:33 PM CST
Where
Newton County, 0.69 mi S of Union
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.560, -89.120

Trees were blown down along Gibson Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Smith

When
May 25, 8:45 PM CST
Where
Smith County, 0.91 mi SE of Polkville
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.170, -89.690

A tree was blown down across CR 131.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When
May 25, 8:57 PM CST
Where
Lauderdale County, 1.81 mi NW of (Mei)key Fld Meridia
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
32.350, -88.770

A tree was blown down onto a house.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When
May 25, 9:00 PM CST
Where
Lauderdale County, 0.9 mi SE of Meridian
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.360, -88.710

A tree was blown down on power lines along 36th Street near 8th Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Smith

When
May 25, 9:00 PM CST
Where
Smith County, 4.15 mi E of Pineville
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.140, -89.330

A tree was blown down along CR 504 near the Jasper County line.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When
May 25, 9:03 PM CST
Where
Lauderdale County, 1.5 mi NNW of Bonita
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.390, -88.680

A tree was blown down on Old Marion Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clarke

When
May 25, 9:06 PM CST
Where
Clarke County, 1.76 mi W of Wautubbee
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Storm Chaser
Coordinates
32.120, -88.880

A tree and large tree branches were blown down on the side of Interstate 59.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When
May 25, 9:24 PM CST
Where
Lauderdale County, 3.45 mi S of Toomsuba
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
32.370, -88.520

A tree was blown down onto MS Highway 496 near Russell Mount Gilead Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Adams

When
May 26, 11:52 AM CST
Where
Adams County, 2.24 mi NE of Linwood
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.520, -91.390

Sporadic trees were blown down around Adams County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Adams

When
May 26, 11:54 AM CST
Where
Adams County, 1.5 mi NNE of Pine Ridge
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.650, -91.340

A tree fell onto a vehicle along Pinemount.

Thunderstorm Wind, Adams

When
May 26, 11:55 AM CST
Where
Adams County, 1.81 mi NW of Shannon
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.640, -91.270

Trees were blown down Rice Road and Artman Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Adams

When
May 26, 11:56 AM CST
Where
Adams County, 2.38 mi NNW of Kingston
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.450, -91.300

Multiple trees were blown down along Spokane Road and blocked the road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When
May 26, 12:15 PM CST
Where
Jefferson County, 1.81 mi NE of Fayette
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.740, -91.050

A tree was blown down onto a residence, and multiple trees were blown down around the area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Warren

When
May 26, 12:15 PM CST
Where
Warren County, 2.15 mi SSW of Grange Hall
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.220, -90.880

Several trees were blown across the southern part of Warren County.

Hail, Franklin

When
May 26, 12:38 PM CST
Where
Franklin County, 0.59 mi E of Meadville
Measured
0.75 in hail
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
31.470, -90.890

Hail up to the size of pennies fell in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin

When
May 26, 12:50 PM CST
Where
Franklin County, 0.59 mi E of Eddiceton
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.500, -90.790

Trees were blown down onto a home.

Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin

When
May 26, 12:53 PM CST
Where
Franklin County, 2.24 mi NE of Little Spgs
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.420, -90.700

Trees and power lines were blown don across southeastern parts of Franklin County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When
May 26, 1:00 PM CST
Where
Hinds County, 3 mi NNW of Fairchilds Xrds
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.240, -90.490

A tree was blown down onto the road near the intersection of Carolyn Drive and Pauline Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When
May 26, 1:03 PM CST
Where
Hinds County, 2.07 mi S of Raymond
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.240, -90.430

A tree was blown down across Dry Grove Road near MS Highway 18.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When
May 26, 1:04 PM CST
Where
Hinds County, 2.23 mi NE of Fairchilds Xrds
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.220, -90.440

Power lines were blown down along Dry Grove Road near Cedar Ridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When
May 26, 1:05 PM CST
Where
Hinds County, 0.9 mi SE of Raymond
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.260, -90.420

A tree was blown down across Port Gibson Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When
May 26, 1:09 PM CST
Where
Hinds County, 1.36 mi WSW of Dry Grove
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.120, -90.450

A tree was blown down onto Lebanon Pine Grove Road near Prentiss Crump Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lincoln

When
May 26, 1:13 PM CST
Where
Lincoln County, 0.59 mi E of Brookhaven
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
31.580, -90.440

Power lines were blown down in Brookhaven.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When
May 26, 1:14 PM CST
Where
Hinds County, 0.91 mi SE of Morgans
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.090, -90.370

A tree was blown down onto power lines near the intersection of Midway Road and Midway Estates Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When
May 26, 1:15 PM CST
Where
Hinds County, 1.81 mi SE of Pine Grove
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.110, -90.350

A tree was blown down onto Stubbs Road near Green Gable Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lincoln

When
May 26, 1:15 PM CST
Where
Lincoln County, 1.82 mi NE of Bogue Chitto
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.450, -90.430

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across southern portions of Lincoln County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin

When
May 26, 1:29 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 0.58 mi E of Cleary
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.170, -90.170

A tree was blown down on Pin Oak Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin

When
May 26, 1:31 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 1.75 mi E of Cleary
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.170, -90.150

A tree was blown down along Triple Pine Circle.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lawrence

When
May 26, 1:33 PM CST
Where
Lawrence County, 0.59 mi W of Sontag
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.650, -90.210

Several trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin

When
May 26, 1:36 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 0.91 mi SE of Star
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.090, -90.040

A tree was blown down onto 1st Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lawrence

When
May 26, 1:45 PM CST
Where
Lawrence County, 2.72 mi NW of Grange
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.710, -90.030

Several trees and power lines were blown down, and four homes had trees blown down onto them.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin

When
May 26, 1:50 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 3.5 mi N of Rook Hill
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.230, -89.940

A tree was blown down along Hebron Hill Road.

Tornado, Rankin

When
May 26, 2:01 PM CST to 2:10 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 4.45 mi SE of Fannin to 4.38 mi NNW of Pelahatchie
Rating
EF1
Path length
3.25 mi
Path width
70 yd
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.375, -89.896

An EF-1 tornado started just west of Haynes Chapel Road and ended just after it moved east across Lake Road. A tornadic debris signature was noted on radar with this tornado, and several trees were uprooted or snapped as it crossed Haynes Chapel Road. Other minor tree damage was noted at Lake Road. Maximum estimated wind speeds were 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Smith

When
May 26, 2:02 PM CST
Where
Smith County, 3.28 mi NNE of Cohay
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.960, -89.570

Several trees were blown down across roads in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin

When
May 26, 2:12 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 3.58 mi SW of Leesburg
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
32.400, -89.820

Trees were blown down onto power lines on Justin Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Scott

When
May 26, 2:12 PM CST
Where
Scott County, 1.17 mi E of Pulaski
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.270, -89.580

Trees and a few power lines were blown down across the southwestern and southern portions of Scott County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lamar

When
May 26, 2:23 PM CST
Where
Lamar County, 3.65 mi NNW of Oloh
Measured
45 kt (52 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$500
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.370, -89.590

A tree was blown down at Rocky Branch Road and Mill Creek Loop.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lamar

When
May 26, 2:26 PM CST
Where
Lamar County, Sumrall
Measured
45 kt (52 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.420, -89.550

A power line was blown down at MS Highway 589 and Front Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind, Smith

When
May 26, 2:30 PM CST
Where
Smith County, 1.81 mi NW of Summerland
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.820, -89.390

Several trees were blown down along MS Highway 28.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lamar

When
May 26, 2:35 PM CST
Where
Lamar County, 3.54 mi W of Oak Grove
Measured
45 kt (52 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$200
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.280, -89.480

A tree was blown down on Old Highway 24 at Duval Stuart Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jasper

When
May 26, 2:39 PM CST
Where
Jasper County, 4.31 mi SSE of Lake Como
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
31.890, -89.200

A tree was blown down on CR 21 near CR 10.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jones

When
May 26, 2:43 PM CST
Where
Jones County, 4.51 mi SSE of Oak Bowery
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$7,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.560, -89.370

A tree was blown down at MS Highway 590 and Monroe Road, and a car crashed into the tree. Multiple other trees were blown down across Jones County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clarke

When
May 26, 2:58 PM CST
Where
Clarke County, 0.91 mi NW of Pachuta
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
32.040, -88.890

Trees were blown down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jasper

When
May 26, 3:00 PM CST
Where
Jasper County, 0.58 mi E of Rose Hill
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
32.150, -88.990

Trees were blown down on MS Highway 513 near Rose Hill.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When
May 26, 3:04 PM CST
Where
Lauderdale County, 5.53 mi S of Point
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
32.240, -88.880

Several trees were blown down on Point Wanita Lake Road.

Tornado, Clarke

When
May 26, 3:05 PM CST to 3:15 PM CST
Where
Clarke County, 0.79 mi NNW of Enterprise to 1.95 mi NNW of Sable
Rating
EF1
Path length
8.19 mi
Path width
200 yd
Continued into
Lauderdale, Ms (JAN)
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.190, -88.826

An EF-1 tornado touched down just north of Enterprise and tracked east-northeast through the Basic community and dissipated just east of Highway 45 in far southern Lauderdale County. Scattered trees were broken and uprooted along the path. Most of the tree damage was along county road 379 and 350. The maximum estimated wind speeds in Clarke County were 90 mph. The total path length was 8.77 miles across the two counties.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jones

When
May 26, 3:05 PM CST
Where
Jones County, 0.73 mi NNE of Myrick
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$4,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.660, -88.996

Multiple other trees were blown down across Jones County.

Tornado, Lauderdale

When
May 26, 3:15 PM CST to 3:16 PM CST
Where
Lauderdale County, 5.55 mi SSE of Okatibbee to 5.36 mi SSW of Zero
Rating
EF0
Path length
0.54 mi
Path width
50 yd
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.226, -88.693

An EF-1 tornado touched down just north of Enterprise and tracked east-northeast through the Basic community and dissipated just east of Highway 45 in far southern Lauderdale County. Scattered trees were broken and uprooted along the path. Most of the tree damage was along county road 379 and 350. The maximum estimated wind speeds in Lauderdale County were 70 mph. The total path length was 8.77 miles across the two counties.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When
May 26, 3:21 PM CST
Where
Lauderdale County, 3 mi SSE of Zero
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
32.260, -88.630

A tree was blown down onto Fisher Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When
May 26, 3:23 PM CST
Where
Lauderdale County, 0.69 mi N of Increase
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
32.260, -88.570

A tree was blown down across Causeyville Road near Buckatunna Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When
May 26, 3:25 PM CST
Where
Lauderdale County, 2.23 mi NE of Complete
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
32.400, -88.700

A tree was blown down across Country Club Drive near Ashland Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When
May 26, 3:26 PM CST
Where
Lauderdale County, 2.23 mi NE of Complete
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
32.400, -88.700

A tree was blown down across 43rd Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When
May 26, 3:31 PM CST
Where
Lauderdale County, 3.27 mi NNE of Vimville
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
32.370, -88.540

A tree was blown down along MS Highway 496 four miles east of MS Highway 19.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Lightning
A lightning strike that killed, injured or caused damage.
Hail
Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
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.

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