The 20th and 21st of February brought a round of locally heavy rainfall to the Interstate 20 corridor during the mid morning, then activity shifted to severe weather by afternoon and evening. Numerous severe thunderstorms occurred across central and southern sections of the area which brought large hail and damaging winds to many locations. The severe weather eventually evolved into heavy rain and flash flooding across central sections of the area as thunderstorms repeatedly moved over the same locations.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-FEB-08 10:35:00 to 21-FEB-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST JACKSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Locally heavy rain, between 2 and 3 inches, flooded several roads in Downtown Jackson.

Flash Flood in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-FEB-08 10:35:00 to 21-FEB-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLUCKSTADT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Locally heavy rain, between 2 and 3 inches, flooded a few roads around Highway 51 and Yandell Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-FEB-08 01:10:00 to 22-FEB-08 01:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANIEL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down across Highway 541, just north of White Oak.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-FEB-08 10:55:00 to 21-FEB-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Locally heavy rain, between 2 and 3 inches, caused several streets to flood across Pearl.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-FEB-08 14:30:00 to 21-FEB-08 14:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: OCOBLA
Magnitude: 68.00 EG
Property damage: 66.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple pine trees were snapped and two vehicles were damaged along with some power lines downed. A church had the steeple torn off and shingles removed from the roof. Additionally minor damage occurred to two chicken houses.

Hail in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-FEB-08 21:56:00 to 21-FEB-08 22:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: JAYNESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter to golf ball sized hail moved out of north eastern Jefferson Davis County and across far south eastern Simpson County.

Hail in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-FEB-08 22:06:00 to 21-FEB-08 22:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIZE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A swath of nickel to golf ball sized hail feel across a large portion southern and central Smith County. The storm moved into the southwest portion of the county and tracked northeast toward Bay Springs. Mize was the largest Community impacted by the storm, golf ball sized hail occurred there.

Hail in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-FEB-08 22:19:00 to 21-FEB-08 22:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHIVERS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A swath of dime to quarter sized hail fell across southern Simpson County. This storm intensified as it moved into southwest Smith County and produced golf ball sized hail in Mize.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-FEB-08 22:57:00 to 21-FEB-08 22:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIZE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees were blown down near the intersection of Highway 28 and 35.

Hail in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-FEB-08 19:35:00 to 21-FEB-08 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUENTIN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-FEB-08 21:34:00 to 21-FEB-08 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOOKER
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A few trees were blown down across Highway 43, Crooked Creek Road, and  JI Davis Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-FEB-08 21:46:00 to 21-FEB-08 21:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: GWINVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down in the Whitesands Community.

Hail in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-FEB-08 21:38:00 to 21-FEB-08 21:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEBRON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A swath of quarter to golf ball sized hail fell across the northern portion of Jefferson Davis County. Communities just south of Hebron to the Whitesands area to just north of Clem were impacted. This hail storm continued into far southeast Simpson County as it tracked northeast.

Hail in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-FEB-08 22:27:00 to 21-FEB-08 22:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTINSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-FEB-08 01:20:00 to 22-FEB-08 01:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Dime to penny size hail fell.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-FEB-08 01:30:00 to 22-FEB-08 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIKETOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down off Oliver Dr and Lewis Road.

Hail in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-FEB-08 01:44:00 to 22-FEB-08 01:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWTON OKEEFE ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Penny size hail fell across portions of central Newton County.

Hail in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-FEB-08 16:53:00 to 21-FEB-08 17:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dime to penny sized hail fell across southwest Scott County.

Hail in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-FEB-08 17:31:00 to 21-FEB-08 17:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUBBARD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-FEB-08 14:00:00 to 21-FEB-08 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPOCA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down in the Singelton and Freeny Communities.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-FEB-08 18:43:00 to 21-FEB-08 19:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON HAWKINS FLD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two quick rounds of thunderstorms moved over Jackson and brought a quick 2 inches of rain. This heavy rain flooded portions of Northside Drive.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-FEB-08 22:30:00 to 21-FEB-08 23:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW SIGHT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Locally heavy rains, between 2 and 3 inches, quickly fell across northwest Lincoln and caused a few county roads to flood. This was the first round of heavy rain and localized flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-FEB-08 19:32:00 to 21-FEB-08 19:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUDE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A couple of trees were blown down off Barlow Road, one tree was very large.

Hail in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-FEB-08 22:50:00 to 21-FEB-08 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COHAY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A second supercell thunderstorm tracked northeast across the southern and east central portions of Smith County. This storm produced a swath of quarter to golf ball sized hail, nearly along the same swath as the earlier storm.

Hail in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-FEB-08 23:11:00 to 21-FEB-08 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEARY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-FEB-08 23:53:00 to 22-FEB-08 00:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-FEB-08 00:38:00 to 22-FEB-08 00:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARRISVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down from Harrisville to Braxton. One home near Braxton had shingles blown off the roof.

Flash Flood in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-FEB-08 01:45:00 to 22-FEB-08 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRENTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Locally heavy rain, between 3 and 5 inches, flooded a few roads across the north portion of Smith County.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-FEB-08 02:40:00 to 22-FEB-08 04:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAUDERDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 700.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads were flooded across Lauderdale County as several waves of thunderstorms brought 4 to 6 inches to the area. Several creeks were flooded out of their banks covering a few roads and bridges.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-FEB-08 03:10:00 to 22-FEB-08 05:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Another round of thunderstorms and heavy rain caused additional flooding across northeast and eastern portions of Franklin County. A few creeks were out of their banks and water was over a couple roads. Total rainfall from the event ranged between 4 and 6 inches.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-FEB-08 03:10:00 to 22-FEB-08 05:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: THAYER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Another round of thunderstorms and heavy rain caused additional flooding across west and northwest portions of Lincoln County. A few creeks were out of their banks, especially McCall Creek, and water was over several roads as well as the bridge across McCall Creek Road. Total rainfall from the event ranged between 4 and 6 inches.

Flash Flood in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-FEB-08 00:10:00 to 22-FEB-08 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARLOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several county roads were flooded across the north portion of the county.  Rainfall totals across this area ranged from 4 to 6 inches.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-FEB-08 00:00:00 to 22-FEB-08 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BYRAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 700.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

With ground conditions saturated from earlier rains, additional amounts of 2 to 4 inches caused more flooding across portions of Hinds County. Many county roads from Byram to Terry to Utica were flooded, some by several feet of water. Many streams and small creeks across southern Hinds County were at or above bankfull.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-FEB-08 00:45:00 to 22-FEB-08 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PELAHATCHIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads were under water, a few with several feet of water crossing them across central portions of Rankin County. A few homes were being threatened just northeast of Brandon off Trickhambridge Road. The flooding rains were a combination of 2 to 3 inches during the morning hours and an additional 2 to 3 inches shortly after midnight. Rainfall totals across Rankin County ranged from 4 to 5 inches.

Flash Flood in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-FEB-08 23:30:00 to 22-FEB-08 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PATTISON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads were flooded across the south and southeast portion of the county. A portion of Highway 547 was under water just outside Port Gibson. Rainfall totals across this area ranged from 4 to 6 inches.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-FEB-08 23:30:00 to 22-FEB-08 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED LICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads were flooded across the north central portion of the county as locally heavy rainfall fell. Rainfall totals across this area ranged from 4 to 6 inches.

Hail in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-FEB-08 23:13:00 to 21-FEB-08 23:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAY SPGS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A swath of nickel sized hail occurred across west central Jasper County as  a supercell thunderstorm moved out of Smith County.

Flash Flood in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-FEB-08 01:40:00 to 22-FEB-08 04:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHUNKY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads across Newton County were flooded by 4 to 6 inches of rain. Areas from Hickory to Chunky to just north of the Interstate were hardest hit.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-FEB-08 22:00:00 to 21-FEB-08 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUCIEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads were under water around Meadville heading toward the northeast corner of the county, generally north of Highway 84. This was round one of the heavy rain where 2 to 3 inches fell in about an hour and a half.