During the evening of Jan 4th and early morning hours of Jan 5th, a potent storm system moved across the Lower Mississippi Valley. This system was dynamic enough to generate a line of thunderstorms across Central Mississippi. This line developed within a strongly sheared environment and evolved into a squall line with bowing segments. These bowing segments proved very efficient with respect to producing damaging wind gusts and six tornadoes. The squall line matured just east of Interstate 55 around 11 pm and raced east before exiting into Alabama around 3 am.

Tornado in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JAN-07 00:57:00 to 05-JAN-07 01:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROSPECT
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 1.20M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down in northwest Newton County, near the Prospect Community, and tracked north northeast into southwest Neshoba County. Four chicken houses were destroyed along with one home sustaining minor damage. This tornado moved into Neshoba County and was on the ground for another 2 miles. The total path length was 5.3 miles and was rated F1.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JAN-07 01:48:00 to 05-JAN-07 01:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: FEARNS SPGS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three roads were blocked by downed trees across the southeast portion of Winston County.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JAN-07 02:30:00 to 05-JAN-07 02:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HOPE
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Intense downburst caused extensive damage around the New Hope area in eastern Lowndes County. Nearly 15 homes suffered roof damage with one car port destroyed and three privacy fences heavily damaged. A trampoline was blown out of a yard and thrown some distance. Numerous trees were blown down with one tree on a car.

Tornado in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JAN-07 02:05:00 to 05-JAN-07 02:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHUQUALAK
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado downed numerous large trees and a few power lines along its path. One home suffered minor roof damage as it was located on the edge of the path.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JAN-07 23:35:00 to 04-JAN-07 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRENTISS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down along Highway 42 East.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JAN-07 00:17:00 to 05-JAN-07 00:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEMON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees, along with a power line, were blown down across the northern portion of Smith County off Highway 35.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JAN-07 00:20:00 to 05-JAN-07 00:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATTIESBURG
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down around the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JAN-07 00:26:00 to 05-JAN-07 00:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAY SPGS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down just south of Bay Springs off county road 17 and off county road 23 just east of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JAN-07 00:50:00 to 05-JAN-07 00:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEBASTOPOL
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down just south of Sebastopol near the Scott/Newton County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JAN-07 01:10:00 to 05-JAN-07 01:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 67.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Shingles and a small portion of a roof was blown off a home along Muley Road. Additionally, several trees were blown down in this same area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JAN-07 02:44:00 to 05-JAN-07 02:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBUS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotter estimated nearly 70 mph winds. The spotter heard trees snapping but due to the dark conditions, did not see them down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JAN-07 01:29:00 to 05-JAN-07 01:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERIDIAN
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Measured wind gust on top of the Emergency Management building in Downtown Meridian.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JAN-07 01:12:00 to 05-JAN-07 01:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: PACHUTA
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down around Pachuta. One tree was blown down on a car causing significant damage.

Tornado in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JAN-07 01:07:00 to 05-JAN-07 01:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEVILLE
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado quickly developed after the one which crossed from Newton County dissipated. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along the path. Two homes were damaged which included roof and wall damage. Additionally, several outbuildings were damaged or destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JAN-07 01:25:00 to 05-JAN-07 01:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE ROCK
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A few trees were blown down and part of a roof was blown off a mobile home. Additionally, a shed was destroyed in the same area.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JAN-07 23:20:00 to 04-JAN-07 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHIVERS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down around Shivers and other portions of central and eastern Simpson County. Several highways and county roads were blocked by downed trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JAN-07 23:22:00 to 04-JAN-07 23:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: GEORGETOWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few power lines were blown down and power was out for a few hours in Georgetown.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JAN-07 23:23:00 to 04-JAN-07 23:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: TILTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

A few trees were blown down along with some tops blown off some trees near the Oak Vale Community.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JAN-07 23:28:00 to 04-JAN-07 23:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK VALE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

A few trees were blown down along with tops broken out of some trees. Damage occurred around the Oak Vale Community.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JAN-07 03:00:00 to 05-JAN-07 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEENS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several trees were blown down along Highway 50.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JAN-07 22:45:00 to 04-JAN-07 22:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A few trees were blown down along Martin, John Warren and Trotter Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JAN-07 01:34:00 to 05-JAN-07 01:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALEVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees, large limbs and tree debris down near the Kemper/Lauderdale County lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JAN-07 01:40:00 to 05-JAN-07 01:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ACKERMAN
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JAN-07 23:13:00 to 04-JAN-07 23:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: KOKOMO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Scattered trees were blown down from near Kokomo to around Morgantown.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JAN-07 23:35:00 to 04-JAN-07 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRENTISS
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down along Highway 13 at Whitesand Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JAN-07 23:55:00 to 04-JAN-07 23:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT OLIVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JAN-07 00:03:00 to 05-JAN-07 00:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIZE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down just east of Mize off Highway 28.

Thunderstorm Wind in KEMPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JAN-07 01:42:00 to 05-JAN-07 01:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAMASCUS
Magnitude: 83.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A mobile home was picked up and thrown during an intense downburst, totally destroying the structure. Winds were estimated to be around 83 knots or 95 mph. Three injuries occurred at this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JAN-07 01:45:00 to 05-JAN-07 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A few power lines were blown down just east of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JAN-07 00:58:00 to 05-JAN-07 00:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKORY
Magnitude: 68.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mobile home was rolled over and destroyed. One significant injury occurred at this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JAN-07 00:54:00 to 05-JAN-07 00:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEIDELBERG
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down around the Heidelberg area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JAN-07 01:05:00 to 05-JAN-07 01:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HESTERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A few trees were blown down onto power lines around Hesterville.

Tornado in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JAN-07 01:25:00 to 05-JAN-07 01:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: OCOBLA
Tornado F-scale: F2
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This strong tornado briefly touched down between the Tucker and Bloomfield Communities. One brick home had its entire roof blown off, a large outbuilding was destroyed and a tractor was picked up and rolled. Additionally, numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along the short path.

Tornado in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JAN-07 00:27:00 to 05-JAN-07 00:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOSO
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This brief tornado snapped and uprooted numerous trees with one tree down on a car. A storage building was destroyed and a single wide mobile home was pushed off its blocks. Additionally, roof damage occurred to a double wide mobile home and several power lines were blown down along the path.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JAN-07 00:32:00 to 05-JAN-07 00:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOMEWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sporadic trees were blown down across the southern portion of Scott County. One tree was down off Highway 501 near the Smith county line, another near Forest and another between Forest and Morton off Blossom Hill Road.

Tornado in KEMPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JAN-07 01:40:00 to 05-JAN-07 01:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLACKWATER
Tornado F-scale: F2
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This strong tornado touched down in the Blackwater Community and caused extensive damage along its 2 mile path. Six homes were destroyed, five of which were mobile homes and one modular home. Nine people were injured with three serious. One car was flipped over and rolled along with extensive damage to trees and power lines along the path of this high end F2 tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JAN-07 00:25:00 to 05-JAN-07 00:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATTIESBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Sporadic trees and a power line blown down around the McLaurin and Camp Shelby areas.

Tornado in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JAN-07 01:01:00 to 05-JAN-07 01:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEVILLE
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado moved into Neshoba County from Newton County near the Neville Community. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. Three homes were damaged with one home having the roof taken off and blown several hundred feet away. Additionally, four chicken houses were destroyed just inside Neshoba County. Total path length across both Newton and Neshoba Counties was 5.3 miles.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JAN-07 23:50:00 to 04-JAN-07 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENDENHALL
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down between Mendenhall and Magee.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JAN-07 00:07:00 to 05-JAN-07 00:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: PURVIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down around Purvis.