Multiple rounds of storms evolved over the region starting late on the 14th and lasted through the 15th. This produced several areas of heavy rainfall across the forecast area. The region that experienced the greatest rainfall was across Northeast Louisiana, and West Central Mississippi where 5 to 8 inches fell. The other area of heavy rain was along Interstate 20, through Central and East Central Mississippi. Here, 3 to 6 inches fell. All this heavy rain resulted in flash flooding across the area. The severe weather was more scattered in nature, but what did occur was mainly damaging winds and located across the southern half of the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-MAY-08 14:49:00 to 14-MAY-08 14:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down along Highway 902 just north of Burns.

Flash Flood in HUMPHREYS, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAY-08 03:35:00 to 15-MAY-08 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELZONI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 700.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain, between 3 and 6 inches, fell across the southern two thirds of Humphreys County. Many streets and roads were flooded around Belzoni, with several of them closed due to high water. Many farm roads and fields were under water across the southern portion of the county which caused damage to young crops.

Flash Flood in ISSAQUENA, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAY-08 04:35:00 to 15-MAY-08 08:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 300.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall, between 5 and 7 inches, fell across most of northern Issaquena County. A few homes were flooded in the county along with numerous county roads under water. Many farm fields were partially under water which caused damage to the young crops.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-MAY-08 14:46:00 to 14-MAY-08 14:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINGLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down along county road 481.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-MAY-08 15:30:00 to 14-MAY-08 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTROSE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A few trees and power lines were blown down along Highway 15.

Lightning in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAY-08 02:05:00 to 15-MAY-08 02:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAR
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A home was struck by lighting in Star. Some electrical damage occurred to the home.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAY-08 03:20:00 to 15-MAY-08 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLEN ALLAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain fell across the southern and southeast portion of Washington County during the early morning hours of the 15th. This area received 3 to 5 inches of rain as slow moving storms tracked across the area. Many roads were flooded along with 7 homes taking in water.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAY-08 08:27:00 to 15-MAY-08 08:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHERAW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of trees were blown down in the Lampton Community.

Flash Flood in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAY-08 08:30:00 to 15-MAY-08 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUNTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall, between 3 and 5 inches, fell across a good portion of Newton County. Several roads, in the central portion of the county, had sections under water. These included McNeil, Ridge, Garrison and Poplar Roads.

Flash Flood in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAY-08 08:45:00 to 15-MAY-08 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLUCKSTADT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several inches of rain caused portions of Gluckstadt Road to be covered in water.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAY-08 09:19:00 to 15-MAY-08 09:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETAL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down off Kennedy Road.

Flash Flood in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAY-08 06:00:00 to 15-MAY-08 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAYLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 300.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall, between 3 and 5 inches, fell across the northwest portion of Yazoo County. Several roads were flooded along with a portion of Highway 49 in the Eden Community. Additionally, many farm fields were partially under water which damaged young crops.

Flash Flood in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAY-08 07:15:00 to 15-MAY-08 08:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIDGELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Heavy rainfall, between 2 and 4 inches, fell across a portion of Madison County. The south side of Highland Colony Parkway was flooded by a foot of water and the road was impassable.

Flash Flood in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAY-08 08:00:00 to 15-MAY-08 09:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LORENA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall, between 4 and 6 inches, fell across a portion of northern Smith County. The heavy rain resulted in several roads flooded.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAY-08 08:10:00 to 15-MAY-08 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall, between 3 and 5 inches, fell across a large portion of southern Scott County. This rainfall resulted in several roads being flooded and some businesses flooded in Forest.

Tornado in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAY-08 09:09:00 to 15-MAY-08 09:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCK HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 700.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado began on the east side of Purvis, here it downed some limbs and small trees. The tornado intensified and widened at it approached and crossed Interstate 59 near Black Creek. Numerous trees and large limbs were snapped along the path as it moved through the area between the interstate and Highway 49. Additionally, a couple homes and outbuildings were damaged by limbs or trees falling on them. The tornado intensified again and narrowed as it approached Highway 49 and the south gate of Camp Shelby. A number of large trees were downed along the highway, and from there to the actual gate of Camp Shelby. One large tree fell on a mobile home on the east side of Highway 49, destroying it. Shingles were pulled off a couple commercial buildings along the highway as well and 2 power poles were snapped. This area was where the tornado reached its maximum intensity. As the tornado moved across Camp Shelby, it remained narrow, but not as intense, with winds likely in the 70 to 80 mph range. The tornado downed numerous large limbs and sporadic trees as it moved across the base. One large tree fell on base quarters home, causing serious damage to it, and another tree fell on a vehicle, destroying it. Some other minor roof damage was noted. The tornado continued causing sporadic tree damage as it crossed Highway 98 near the Perry County line where it dissipated. Maximum winds were around 105 mph. The total path length across Lamar and Forrest Counties was 15 miles.

Flash Flood in ISSAQUENA, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAY-08 06:55:00 to 15-MAY-08 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FITLER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rainfall, between 3 and 5 inches, fell across central Issaquena County and caused several roads to flood.

Tornado in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAY-08 09:05:00 to 15-MAY-08 09:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: PURVIS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado began on the east side of Purvis, here it downed some limbs and small trees. The tornado intensified and widened at it approached and crossed Interstate 59 near Black Creek. Numerous trees and large limbs were snapped along the path as it moved through the area between the interstate and Highway 49. Additionally, a couple homes and outbuildings were damaged by limbs or trees falling on them. The tornado intensified again and narrowed as it approached Highway 49 and the south gate of Camp Shelby. A number of large trees were downed along the highway, and from there to the actual gate of Camp Shelby. One large tree fell on a mobile home on the east side of Highway 49, destroying it. Shingles were pulled off a couple commercial buildings along the highway as well and 2 power poles were snapped. This area was where the tornado reached its maximum intensity. As the tornado moved across Camp Shelby, it remained narrow, but not as intense, with winds likely in the 70 to 80 mph range. The tornado downed numerous large limbs and sporadic trees as it moved across the base. One large tree fell on base quarters home, causing serious damage to it, and another tree fell on a vehicle, destroying it. Some other minor roof damage was noted. The tornado continued causing sporadic tree damage as it crossed Highway 98 near the Perry County line where it dissipated. Maximum winds were around 105 mph. The total path length across Lamar and Forrest Counties was 15 miles.

Flash Flood in SHARKEY, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAY-08 04:35:00 to 15-MAY-08 08:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROLLING FORK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 600.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall, between 5 and 8 inches, fell across a large portion of central and northern Sharkey County. Several homes were flooded around Rolling Fork along with numerous county roads under water. Many farm fields were partially under water which caused damage to the young crops.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAY-08 06:50:00 to 15-MAY-08 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOGAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall, between 2 and 3 inches, fell across Downtown Jackson and caused several areas to flood with many roads under water.

Tornado in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAY-08 09:15:00 to 15-MAY-08 09:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC LAURIN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado occurred just south of the first, longer track tornado, and was on the ground for just over a mile. A concentrated path of trees, in a convergent pattern, was blown down. Additionally, half the roof of a small church was peeled off.