Flash Flooding and Hail in Mississippi, June 1 to 2, 2026

Name: Flash Flooding and Hail in Mississippi, June 1 to 2, 2026
Start: 2026-06-01T12:50
End: 2026-06-02T17:09
Location: Mississippi

June 1 to 2, 2026 · NWS JAN · 23 events in 8 counties and zones

Severe storms developed on June 1st mostly across central and southern Mississippi as afternoon heating of a very moist airmass contributed to substantial atmospheric destabilization. The primary observed impacts were from damaging winds though at least one report of large hail was recorded.

Where it happened

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

Tornadoes
Tropical storms and surge
Floods
Wind
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Winter weather
Heat and drought
Cold
Fire, smoke and dust
Marine and coastal
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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: None recorded
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 23

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.

What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Jackson, MS wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jun 1, 12:01 PM CST, 49 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon into tonight; with a Slight Risk across the north and a Marginal Risk for severe storms over central and southern portions of the area.
There is a Limited threat for dangerous heat stress today with heat index values peaking near 105 degrees.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 1, 12:01 PM CST, 49 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Jackson MS
101 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms will be possible this
  afternoon into tonight; with a Slight Risk across the north and
  a Marginal Risk for severe storms over central and
  southern portions of the area.

- There is a Limited threat for dangerous heat stress today with
  heat index values peaking near 105 degrees.

&&

.MESOSCALE UPDATE...
Issued at 1057 AM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

At mid morning satellite imagery showed abundant sunshine with a
cu field developing over our CWA. This has helped temperatures
warm to around 90F already in spots. Our airmass is warm moist
and becoming unstable. Local microburst checklist showed
microbursts will be likely across most of our CWA. In addition
there is a stalled boundary across our northeast along with
convection dropping southeastward across northeast Mississippi. A
Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for our northeast for
severe storms capable of damaging wind gusts and hail. An
additional Watch or an expansion of the current Watch is possible
this evening as more organized convection drops into our CWA. With
the heat and humidity across the CWA this morning heat indices
have been on the rise as well. Peak heat index values will be
around 105F in may areas this afternoon. /22/

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 307 AM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

Today into Tonight:

In the short term, an axis of deep moisture and instability
cutting across our area will serve as a focus and fuel for
thunderstorms today. An early morning MCS coming out of the Ozarks
may graze the northeastern portions of our forecast area later
this morning, but the latest suite of high res guidance indicates
the southern flank of the morning MCS or a residual NW-SE oriented
boundary will serve for convection to develop into the afternoon
and evening. Any MCS developing from this continued activity
should feel the influence of wind shear from the west or
northwest, favoring east or southeast moving lines. But as
guidance is indicating, storms in the moist and unstable axis
should have the ability to build southward through the 3000-4000
J/kg of SBCAPE today. The Marginal Risk for severe storms today
primarily accounts for a wind threat with organized lines, though
hail can't be ruled out. The shortwave ridge aloft is helping to
keep temps hot too. A Limited threat for dangerous heat exists
today with heat index values rising to around 105 degrees before
rain moves through.

Tuesday through Sunday:

The pattern will break down, with a ridge drifting into the Great
Lakes region and a trough sliding south toward the Gulf Coast.
This should push a cold front into and through the area Tuesday
into Wednesday. Shower and thunderstorm chances will be pushed
mainly to the south where better moisture and instability reside.
The slightest of chances is retained in the southern tier or our
forecast area on Wednesday, but could be a day without rain
anywhere as PWAT values drop below an inch in our northeast.

Dry air and cooler temps can't persist for too long in early June,
and by Friday, the ridge shifts and a surge of 2+ inch PWATs moves
back into the southern Mississippi River Valley. Areawide 50-60%
POPs return for next weekend with showers and thunderstorms back
in the forecast. /NF/

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1253 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

VFR conditions wl prevail through the aftn into the evening but
local radars were showing isolated to scattered SHRA/TSRA
developing across the north that wl increase in coverage and
affect TAF sites. Once the TSRA dissipate toward 06Z VFR
conditions wl prevail until 11Z when MVFR cigs wl develop. MVFR
cigs wl prevail until improving after 16Z. /22/

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson       93  73  89  68 /  40  20  50  10
Meridian      94  72  89  66 /  60  20  50  10
Vicksburg     93  74  89  69 /  20  30  30  10
Hattiesburg   93  73  91  69 /  40  40  70  30
Natchez       94  74  91  70 /  40  20  50  20
Greenville    93  73  87  67 /  10  50  10   0
Greenwood     93  72  87  66 /  40  60  20   0

&&

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

22/NF/22

The radar

The Columbus AFB radar (KGWX), 22 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 18:50 UTC.

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Event by event

19 thunderstorm wind, 2 flash flood, 2 hail. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lowndes

When: June 1, 12:50 PM CST
Where: Lowndes County, 3.19 mi ENE of Caledonia
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: AWSS
Coordinates: 33.700, -88.280

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lowndes

When: June 1, 1:12 PM CST
Where: Lowndes County, 1.86 mi WNW of Steens Hopper Arpt
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.630, -88.310

A tree was blown down along Highway 12 at Caldwell Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lincoln

When: June 1, 3:30 PM CST
Where: Lincoln County, 3.63 mi NW of New Sight
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.690, -90.490

A few trees were blown down in the county.

Flash Flood, Lincoln

When: June 1, 4:10 PM CST to 6:10 PM CST
Where: Lincoln County, 0.74 mi ENE of Brookhaven to 0.15 mi NNW of Brookhaven
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.585, -90.439

A few streets were flooded in town due to heavy rainfall.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jones

When: June 1, 4:50 PM CST
Where: Jones County, 2.95 mi W of (Pib)pine Belt Rgnl
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 31.470, -89.380

A few trees blown down off Abner Bryant Road along with a shed damaged.

Hail, Rankin

When: June 1, 4:54 PM CST
Where: Rankin County, 0.58 mi E of Barnett Res West
Measured: 1.75 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 32.420, -90.020

Hail up to 1.75 inches in diameter was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When: June 1, 5:14 PM CST
Where: Madison County, 2.43 mi ESE of Madison
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 32.460, -90.060

Several trees were down near the Lost Rabbit community and along Rice Road.

Hail, Rankin

When: June 1, 5:23 PM CST
Where: Rankin County, 0.69 mi N of Goshen Spgs
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.480, -89.920

Hail up to 1 inch in diameter was observed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When: June 1, 6:00 PM CST
Where: Madison County, 2.15 mi NNE of Rocky Hill
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.460, -90.210

Multiple trees and large limbs were downed in the area of Lake Cavalier Road, Allison Lane, and Sugar Lane.

Flash Flood, Madison

When: June 1, 6:10 PM CST to 9:10 PM CST
Where: Madison County, 0.58 mi W of Madison to 0.53 mi SE of Madison Station
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.470, -90.110

A few streets and roads were flooded with some briefly closed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When: June 1, 6:25 PM CST
Where: Hinds County, 1.5 mi NNW of Nogan
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 32.270, -90.230

Several trees were blown down in the vicinity of McDowell Road. Lightning struck a large tree which caused it to fall onto a house on Branch Street.

Thunderstorm Wind, Smith

When: June 1, 6:28 PM CST
Where: Smith County, 0.91 mi SE of Sandpoint
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.070, -89.460

Trees were blown down on County Road 118, 119, and 581.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When: June 1, 6:40 PM CST
Where: Hinds County, 0.9 mi SE of Raymond
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 32.260, -90.420

Trees and powerlines were blown down in Raymond.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jasper

When: June 2, 4:12 PM CST
Where: Jasper County, 0.69 mi S of Montrose
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 32.120, -89.230

A tree was blown down near Highway 15 and County Road 20.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jasper

When: June 2, 4:15 PM CST
Where: Jasper County, 0.69 mi S of Montrose
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 32.120, -89.230

A tree was blown down near Highway 15 and County Road 1553.

Thunderstorm Wind, Smith

When: June 2, 4:17 PM CST
Where: Smith County, 3.78 mi WNW of Raleigh
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.050, -89.590

A tree was blown down on Smith County Road 540/2.

Thunderstorm Wind, Smith

When: June 2, 4:31 PM CST
Where: Smith County, 3.45 mi N of Cohay
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.970, -89.600

A tree was blown down on Smith County Road 114.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin

When: June 2, 4:35 PM CST
Where: Rankin County, 1.5 mi NNW of Montery
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.200, -90.090

A tree was blown down near the 180 block of Hayes Place.

Thunderstorm Wind, Smith

When: June 2, 4:35 PM CST
Where: Smith County, 3.88 mi SSW of Raleigh
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.980, -89.560

Trees were blown down on Smith County Road 77 and County Road 121.

Thunderstorm Wind, Smith

When: June 2, 4:35 PM CST
Where: Smith County, 1.81 mi NE of Cohay
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.940, -89.580

A tree was blown down on Smith County Road 106.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin

When: June 2, 4:40 PM CST
Where: Rankin County, 1.81 mi SW of Cleary
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.150, -90.200

A tree was downed near the intersection of Mullican Road and Hickory Ridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When: June 2, 5:06 PM CST
Where: Hinds County, 2.15 mi SSW of Fairchilds Xrds
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 32.170, -90.480

A few trees were blown down on Neil Collins Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When: June 2, 5:09 PM CST
Where: Hinds County, 0.59 mi W of Dry Grove
Measured: 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 32.130, -90.440

A few trees were blown down on Dry Grove.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind: Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Flash Flood: Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.
Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

The same day elsewhere

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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: 1354714, 1354715, 1354719, 1354706, 1354721, 1354711, 1354717, 1354712, 1354732, 1354709, 1354725, 1354722, 1354724, 1354729, 1354744, 1354740, 1354737, 1354733, 1354736, 1354738, 1354734, 1354742, 1354741.