Flash Flood in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JAN-02 14:20:00 to 24-JAN-02 15:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Very heavy rainfall caused Adaton Dam to overflow into a low-lying area.  No structures were threatened.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JAN-02 14:30:00 to 24-JAN-02 15:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Four major roads were flooded. Two of the roads had to be closed to traffic. A portion of 2nd Avenue near Columbus was washed out.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JAN-02 15:10:00 to 24-JAN-02 15:20:00 (CST)
Location: PHILADELPHIA
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were blown down along Highway 21 and Highway 339.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JAN-02 15:10:00 to 24-JAN-02 15:15:00 (CST)
Location: NEWTON
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous trees were knocked down across the county due to severe, straight-line winds from a squall line moving through the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JAN-02 16:05:00 to 24-JAN-02 16:10:00 (CST)
Location: BETHEL
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several trees were blown down on Highway 15 South in Bethel.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JAN-02 15:00:00 to 24-JAN-02 15:05:00 (CST)
Location: BEAUREGARD
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A few trees were blown down in the southern portion of the county.

Flash Flood in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JAN-02 06:45:00 to 24-JAN-02 10:45:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several roads across the county were flooded due to rainfall exceeding 4 inches in spots. A few roads had to be closed as well.

Flash Flood in SUNFLOWER, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JAN-02 09:45:00 to 24-JAN-02 11:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous roads across the county were closed due to very heavy rainfall exceeding 4 inches in spots.

Flash Flood in GRENADA, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JAN-02 07:15:00 to 24-JAN-02 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Many roads reported underwater. One road southeast of the city of Grenada had been washed out with flood waters threatening a few homes in the area.

Flash Flood in LEFLORE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JAN-02 07:30:00 to 24-JAN-02 10:15:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Over 5 inches of rain fell over northern portions of the county. Several roads were impassable near the Itta Bena area.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JAN-02 13:54:00 to 24-JAN-02 14:06:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 350K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A line of severe thunderstorms with destructive, straight-line winds moved through the county. Hardest hit areas were the cities of Richland and Brandon along the Interstate 20 corridor. One house sustained major damage with 4 homes having minor damage.  Two businesses in the area sustained minor damage. Finally, Numerous trees, power lines, fences, and large tree limbs were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JAN-02 13:10:00 to 24-JAN-02 13:15:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A line of severe thunderstorms with destructive, straight-line winds moved through the county. A few homes had roof damage. Also, several trees and power lines were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JAN-02 15:45:00 to 24-JAN-02 15:50:00 (CST)
Location: BOGUE CHITTO
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A few trees were blown down across southern portions of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JAN-02 16:05:00 to 24-JAN-02 16:10:00 (CST)
Location: QUITMAN
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A squall line moved through the area producing damaging straight-line winds that blew down a barn.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JAN-02 14:30:00 to 24-JAN-02 14:45:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 69 E
Property damage: 2M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A line of severe thunderstorms with destructive, straight-line winds moved through the county. The communities of Forest and Morton were particularly hit hard with winds estimated to be 80 to 90 mph.  A total of 3 homes sustained major damage with 27 other homes sustaining minor damage.  Ten businesses sustained major damage, while 10 others had minor damage. Four mobile homes were destroyed with one sustaining major damage. Finally, 5 agricultural buildings were destroyed with 16 others sustaining major damage. Numerous trees were also blown down. The estimated cost of the damage in the area was 2 million dollars.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JAN-02 14:15:00 to 24-JAN-02 14:17:00 (CST)
Location: MENDENHALL
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Three large trees were blown down in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JAN-02 14:25:00 to 24-JAN-02 14:30:00 (CST)
Location: RALEIGH
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several trees were knocked down north of Raleigh.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JAN-02 14:10:00 to 24-JAN-02 14:15:00 (CST)
Location: CARTHAGE
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A few trees werre knocked down in and near town.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JAN-02 15:15:00 to 24-JAN-02 15:20:00 (CST)
Location: ROSE HILL
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous trees were blown down across northeast portions of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JAN-02 15:30:00 to 24-JAN-02 15:35:00 (CST)
Location: MIZE
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several trees were blown down in and near the town of Mize.

Thunderstorm Wind in KEMPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JAN-02 15:20:00 to 24-JAN-02 15:25:00 (CST)
Location: DE KALB
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous tress were blown down along Highway 39 South.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JAN-02 15:30:00 to 24-JAN-02 15:35:00 (CST)
Location: MERIDIAN
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous trees and power lines blown down on Interstates 20 and 59.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JAN-02 15:25:00 to 24-JAN-02 15:30:00 (CST)
Location: HARRISVILLE
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A few trees were knocked down on Old Pearl Road and JD Welch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JAN-02 16:00:00 to 24-JAN-02 16:05:00 (CST)
Location: HEIDELBERG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several trees were blown down in and near town.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JAN-02 14:10:00 to 24-JAN-02 14:15:00 (CST)
Location: HAZLEHURST
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several trees were blown down in and near the town.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JAN-02 08:30:00 to 24-JAN-02 12:15:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Local T.V station, WXVT in Greenville recorded 4.73 inches of rainfall. The whole county received several inches of rainfall with many roads underwater and closed. Many cars became stranded on flooded roads, but no one was injured.

Flash Flood in CARROLL, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JAN-02 09:00:00 to 24-JAN-02 10:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Several roads were flooded and had to be closed across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JAN-02 12:25:00 to 24-JAN-02 12:27:00 (CST)
Location: MC COOL
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A few trees were blown down near the town of Mc Cool.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JAN-02 13:40:00 to 24-JAN-02 13:55:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 1.5M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A line of severe thunderstorms with destructive, straight-line winds moved through the county. Hardest hit areas were the cities of Raymond and Terry. A large swath of damage occurred between Highway 18 and Interstate 55, south of Metro Jackson. A total of four homes were totally destroyed. Thirty homes sustained major damage and 100 homes sustained minor damage.  Numerous trees were also blown down across a large area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JAN-02 14:00:00 to 24-JAN-02 14:05:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous trees blown down across the county.