Numerous thunderstorms developed across the region on Wednesday June 25th. The atmosphere was very unstable and many of the storms reached severe limits and produced hail and damaging wind gusts. The overwhelming majority of the severe storms were across areas along and south of Interstate 20. Thunderstorms began early, developing between 11 am and noon and continued through late afternoon. The most significant damage was around Wesson where 85 mph winds occurred and golf ball sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 12:15:00 to 25-JUN-08 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORGANTOWN
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down off Morgantown Road.

Hail in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 12:19:00 to 25-JUN-08 12:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWERTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 12:31:00 to 25-JUN-08 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEUCKS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 12:35:00 to 25-JUN-08 12:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESSON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter to golf ball sized hail fell around Wesson.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 13:50:00 to 25-JUN-08 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: TWIN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 11.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 14:10:00 to 25-JUN-08 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOT COFFEE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A number of trees were blown down off Highway 532 just west of Hot Coffee.

Lightning in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 12:00:00 to 25-JUN-08 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENTERPRISE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 7.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a tree on a cattle farm and killed 7 head of cattle.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 12:30:00 to 25-JUN-08 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAYUGA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down, one tree fell on a house along Cayuga Road near the Trace.

Hail in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 12:57:00 to 25-JUN-08 12:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPEWELL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 12:58:00 to 25-JUN-08 12:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: PURVIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree and a power line were blown down.

Hail in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 13:15:00 to 25-JUN-08 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINEBUR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 13:15:00 to 25-JUN-08 13:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITES
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 13:48:00 to 25-JUN-08 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAXON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 14:25:00 to 25-JUN-08 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAYLORSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny to quarter sized hail fell around Taylorsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 13:00:00 to 25-JUN-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPEWELL
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ten to fifteen trees were blown down to the southwest of Hopewell.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 12:55:00 to 25-JUN-08 12:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONHOMIE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three trees were blown down near the EOC office along Highway 11.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 14:00:00 to 25-JUN-08 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTINVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down.

Hail in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 14:52:00 to 25-JUN-08 14:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUDLOW
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 18:45:00 to 25-JUN-08 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLIGATOR
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 12:34:00 to 25-JUN-08 12:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESSON
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 700.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An intense downburst occurred in Wesson where 80 to 90 mph winds were experienced. Four businesses were damaged, one had some of the roof torn off, and 4 homes were damaged. A couple vehicles were damaged as well. Numerous trees were blown down along with 8 power poles snapped. Many streets were blocked by downed trees and debris. One person was injured from the storm.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 11:09:00 to 25-JUN-08 11:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: STUMPLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few trees and large limbs were blown down.

Hail in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 11:40:00 to 25-JUN-08 11:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUTH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 12:06:00 to 25-JUN-08 12:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAXIE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 13:50:00 to 25-JUN-08 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: TWIN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 14:10:00 to 25-JUN-08 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOT COFFEE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 14:15:00 to 25-JUN-08 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEESBURG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 12:15:00 to 25-JUN-08 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW SIGHT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 12:02:00 to 25-JUN-08 12:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASEYVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 12:19:00 to 25-JUN-08 12:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKHAVEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 12:30:00 to 25-JUN-08 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAYUGA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 13:01:00 to 25-JUN-08 13:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEARNED
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 14:00:00 to 25-JUN-08 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBINSON SPGS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 14:05:00 to 25-JUN-08 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUNN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JEFFERSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 11:45:00 to 25-JUN-08 11:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELMO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 11:30:00 to 25-JUN-08 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUENTIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter sized hail fell.

Hail in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 13:05:00 to 25-JUN-08 13:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEARL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 14:40:00 to 25-JUN-08 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHARON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUN-08 13:32:00 to 25-JUN-08 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINOLA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public