A round of severe thunderstorms containing tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds, occurred Tuesday December 9th into Tuesday night across much of the Lower Mississippi River Valley. These storms developed along and ahead of a strong surface cold front and strong upper level disturbance. A surface low developed to our west and tracked eastward increasing the winds and drawing northward deep moisture and instability. The cold front steadily pushed east and clashed with the unstable and highly sheared environment and produced numerous severe thunderstorms as a squall line developed and tracked eastward across the region.
This event produced 16 tornadoes along with many reports of large hail, and wind damage. The majority of the severe weather occurred across central and southern Mississippi. Of the 16 tornadoes, 2 were rated EF2, 8 rated EF1, and 6 rated EF0.
Historically, these 16 tornadoes rank 2nd all time for the number of tornadoes in the month of December. The record is 19 which occurred during the December of 1988. Additionally, this December 9th event has pushed the yearly total of tornadoes in Mississippi to 109. This will set a new record for the number of tornadoes in a year for the state of Mississippi. The previous record of 99 was set in 2005.

Tornado in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 23:12:00 to 09-DEC-08 23:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOURNHAM
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This brief tornado snapped and uprooted several trees along a short path in the Arm Community. Maximum winds were around 80 mph.

Tornado in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 23:24:00 to 09-DEC-08 23:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRENTISS ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Most of the damage was minor to moderate tree damage along the tornado path. However, an outbuilding was destroyed on Burrow Road, with the tin strewn dozens of yards downstream. Additionally, one house on Fate Ward Road suffered some roof damage. Maximum winds were around 95 mph.

Hail in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 18:28:00 to 09-DEC-08 18:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A swath of penny hail fell from just northwest of Goodman, across Durant to just south of West. This occurred from a supercell thunderstorm which moved across eastern Holmes County. The storm and penny sized hail continued into northwest Attala County.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 18:36:00 to 09-DEC-08 18:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: TINSLEY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees were blown down along Tinsley Road.

Tornado in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 20:39:00 to 09-DEC-08 20:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL SPGS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down again along Dees Road just southwest of Crystal Springs. The tornado downed and damaged several trees along the path. A large tree was uprooted and fell on top of a residence along South Pat Harrison Road. The tornado was also responsible for tearing off the metal roof to a covered walkway at Crystal Springs Middle School. The tornado dissipated shortly after and no other damage was found. Maximum winds were around 82 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 18:22:00 to 09-DEC-08 18:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Sporadic trees and large limbs blown down near the Yazoo/Holmes county border.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 18:35:00 to 09-DEC-08 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 20:45:00 to 09-DEC-08 20:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: GATESVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees were blown down.

Hail in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-DEC-08 00:30:00 to 10-DEC-08 00:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAY SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 17:58:00 to 09-DEC-08 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGLE BEND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees were blown down along Highway 465.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 18:20:00 to 09-DEC-08 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORDYKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A few trees were blown down near the Yazoo/Holmes county line.

Hail in CLAY, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 20:12:00 to 09-DEC-08 20:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTPELIER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A swath of dime to penny sized hail fell across western Clay County.

Tornado in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 20:34:00 to 09-DEC-08 20:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALLMAN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado began around 2.2 miles northwest of Gallman near Lake Copiah along Sumrall Road. The main damage from this tornado was numerous large trees snapped and uprooted along the path. Maximum winds were around 86 mph.

Hail in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-DEC-08 00:31:00 to 10-DEC-08 01:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDDOCH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A swath of quarter to golf ball sized hail fell across northwest and north central Jones County.

Hail in WEBSTER, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 20:02:00 to 09-DEC-08 20:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A swath of dime to penny sized hail fell across eastern Webster County.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-DEC-08 00:27:00 to 10-DEC-08 00:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAY SPGS
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few power poles and line down along county road 9.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-DEC-08 00:15:00 to 10-DEC-08 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAYLORSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down around town.

Hail in CHOCTAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 20:06:00 to 09-DEC-08 20:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRENCH CAMP
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A swath of dime to penny sized hail fell across central Choctaw County.

Tornado in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 17:17:00 to 09-DEC-08 17:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZEIGLERVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 700.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tornado initially touched down and tracked northeast through the area south of Yazoo City. At this point, the tornado was narrow and weak, with only relatively minor tree damage observed. As the tornado crossed Highway 16 on the east side of Yazoo City, it became wider and stronger. Several homes and businesses sustained roof damage along Highway 16 and Old Benton Road, and numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. The tornado maintained this strength for a number of miles as it moved northeast, snapping, splintering and uprooting a number of hardwood and softwood trees as well as downing powerlines. The tornado weakened somewhat as it crossed into Holmes County, before reintensifying again at Ebenezer Coxburg Road. Here is where the tornado reached its maximum intensity, with several homes and a church suffering significant roof damage along with swaths of trees being splintered or snapped. Winds here were estimated to be 115 mph, at the low end of EF2. The tornado then weakened again before dissipating just to the northwest of the Brozville community. The tornado had a total path length of 29 miles across Yazoo and Holmes Counties.

Hail in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-DEC-08 00:02:00 to 10-DEC-08 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIZE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 23:58:00 to 10-DEC-08 00:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIAMSBURG
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A swath of penny to nickel sized hail across all of central Covington County.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 20:30:00 to 09-DEC-08 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWERTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down along Highway 28 and Mercy Seat Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 20:28:00 to 09-DEC-08 20:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER RIDGE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Two barns sustained minor damage as a supercell storm moved across the area.

Hail in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 18:53:00 to 09-DEC-08 19:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: POSSUMNECK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A swath of penny hail fell across the northwest portion of Attala County.

Hail in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 20:55:00 to 09-DEC-08 21:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORENCE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Penny sized hail fell across portions of southwest Rankin County.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 19:21:00 to 09-DEC-08 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NATCHEZ
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous trees were blown down across the southern portions of Natchez around the path of the tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-DEC-08 01:21:00 to 10-DEC-08 01:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: PACHUTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A couple trees were down along Highway 18.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-DEC-08 02:06:00 to 10-DEC-08 02:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARMICHAEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees were blown down.

Hail in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 20:22:00 to 09-DEC-08 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZLEHURST
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 23:09:00 to 09-DEC-08 23:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONEHATTA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 23:05:00 to 09-DEC-08 23:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in SHARKEY, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 16:10:00 to 09-DEC-08 16:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONWARD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tornado in HUMPHREYS, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 16:15:00 to 09-DEC-08 16:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOUISE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Tornado witnessed by a storm chaser in an open field. No damage occurred.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 18:33:00 to 09-DEC-08 18:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDEN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down near Eden.

Hail in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 19:52:00 to 09-DEC-08 20:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSUM
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A swath of dime to nickel sized hail fell across a good portion of central Claiborne County.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHARKEY, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 15:50:00 to 09-DEC-08 15:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED ROCK
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A piping structure at a grain bin complex was heavily damaged and a few trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in KEMPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 22:14:00 to 09-DEC-08 22:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAHALAK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A few trees were blown down on power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 15:52:00 to 09-DEC-08 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMPBELLSVILLE
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 350.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous trees were blown down around town and damaged several structures. Several grain bins were damaged and one shop had the doors blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 20:00:00 to 09-DEC-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PATTISON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees were blown down across Forest Grove Road.

Hail in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 13:00:00 to 09-DEC-08 13:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNCAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Hail in ISSAQUENA, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 15:07:00 to 09-DEC-08 15:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW FITLER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tornado in SHARKEY, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 15:23:00 to 09-DEC-08 15:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONWARD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A brief tornado touch down was witnessed in an open field just to the southeast of Onward. No damage occurred.

Hail in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 15:52:00 to 09-DEC-08 15:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMPBELLSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 19:52:00 to 09-DEC-08 19:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALCORN
Magnitude: 68.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous trees were blown down across Russum-Westside Road.

Hail in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 22:18:00 to 09-DEC-08 22:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: SONTAG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 19:44:00 to 09-DEC-08 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAMPLEY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Scattered trees were blown down across the central portion of Jefferson County.

Hail in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 19:44:00 to 09-DEC-08 19:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: TERRELL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 19:50:00 to 09-DEC-08 20:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIAMSBURG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A swath of dime to penny sized hail fell across western Covington County.

Hail in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 19:32:00 to 09-DEC-08 19:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWMANS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 22:37:00 to 09-DEC-08 22:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HEBRON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down around New Hebron.

Hail in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 22:16:00 to 09-DEC-08 22:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOOLWORTH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 22:25:00 to 09-DEC-08 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PULASKI
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 22:24:00 to 09-DEC-08 22:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVERETT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple trees were blown down on Highway 13.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 22:20:00 to 09-DEC-08 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SONTAG
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down across the northwest portion of Lawrence County.

Tornado in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 21:05:00 to 09-DEC-08 21:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAR
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 800.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down just northwest of Star along Highway 49 and tracked along Muse Road for a mile. The tornado caused extensive damage to the Star baseball field. It knocked down the light fixtures off the poles. Metal fences were blown down and the dugout structure was destroyed. Damage to a couple of cars in the area also occurred due to fallen trees. The tornado damaged a residence with an 8 foot hole to the roof and completely destroyed a well constructed metal outbuilding that housed a small personal airplane. This is where the tornado was at peak intensity with winds estimated to be around 112 mph and a rating of EF2. Most of the other damage along the path was uprooted and snapped trees. The top to a small well house was also toppled.

Hail in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 16:38:00 to 09-DEC-08 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SATARTIA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Golf ball sized hail fell along a swath from just north of Satartia, across Yazoo City, and ended just to the northeast of Yazoo City. This large hail was generated from a supercell thunderstorm which also produced the tornado which moved through the southern and eastern portions of Yazoo City.

Flash Flood in SHARKEY, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 18:30:00 to 09-DEC-08 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROLLING FORK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A quick 2 inches of heavy rainfall flooded a few homes in Rolling Fork. The flood damage was minor in nature.

Tornado in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 16:50:00 to 09-DEC-08 17:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 700.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tornado initially touched down and tracked northeast through the area south of Yazoo City. At this point, the tornado was narrow and weak, with only relatively minor tree damage observed. As the tornado crossed Highway 16 on the east side of Yazoo City, it became wider and stronger. Several homes and businesses sustained roof damage along Highway 16 and Old Benton Road, and numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. The tornado maintained this strength for a number of miles as it moved northeast, snapping, splintering and uprooting a number of hardwood and softwood trees as well as downing powerlines. The tornado weakened somewhat as it crossed into Holmes County, before reintensifying again at Ebenezer Coxburg Road. Here is where the tornado reached its maximum intensity, with several homes and a church suffering significant roof damage along with swaths of trees being splintered or snapped. Winds here were estimated to be 115 mph, at the low end of EF2. The tornado then weakened again before dissipating just to the northwest of the Brozville community. The tornado had a total path length of 29 miles across Yazoo and Holmes Counties.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 17:42:00 to 09-DEC-08 17:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALMAISON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A couple of trees were blown down.

Hail in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 19:47:00 to 09-DEC-08 19:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT BEULAH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Dime to penny sized hail fell in western and far northwestern Hinds County.

Tornado in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 21:09:00 to 09-DEC-08 21:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: THOMASVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down again, in the Thomasville Community along Garrett Road. It caused extensive tree damage along Garrett Road, Shell Oil Road, Highway 18 and Cannon Drive. The tornado also crossed the southeast portion of the Robinhood Community with snapped and uprooted trees as well as downed power lines. Maximum winds were around 94 mph.

Hail in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 19:36:00 to 09-DEC-08 19:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIZE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-DEC-08 01:08:00 to 10-DEC-08 01:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALTERS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous hardwood and softwood trees were snapped and uprooted along the brief 1 mile path. Damage occurred to 1 home and an unoccupied building. The unoccupied building was the most heavily damaged with two broken windows and damage to the roof, eves, and siding. Two outbuildings were also damaged. One power pole was snapped high off the ground. A highway sign was blown over and a business sign was also turned over. Some of the trees were blown onto Interstate 59. Two motorists were injured when their vehicles were hit by the trees. Maximum winds were around 95 mph.

Hail in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-DEC-08 01:08:00 to 10-DEC-08 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LUL)HESLER FLD LAUR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter sized hail fell in Laurel.

Hail in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 19:18:00 to 09-DEC-08 19:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOODMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A swath of penny to quarter sized hail fell across the eastern portions of Holmes County.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 18:58:00 to 09-DEC-08 18:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASSFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two trees were blown down along Highway 42 just northwest of Bassfield.

Tornado in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 19:46:00 to 09-DEC-08 19:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 200.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado started out in a forested area west of Hamburg. The timber damage in this area became quite intense, with swaths of pine trees snapped and leveled. As the tornado crossed Highway 33, it moved through a small community of homes, causing roof damage to a frame home and several mobile homes. Additionally, several outbuildings were destroyed, and windows were blown out of vehicles. The rest of the tornado��s path was across rural forested areas of southern Jefferson County, and damage was mainly limited to tree damage. However, one home did suffer some minor roof damage and some farm outbuildings sustained some roof damage. Maximum winds were around 105 mph. Total path length across northwest Franklin and southern Jefferson Counties was 11 miles.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 18:40:00 to 09-DEC-08 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DURANT
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Eighty mph wind gusts caused shingle damage to 3 homes in Durant. One home sustained significant shingle damage which led to leaks in the roof.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 21:27:00 to 09-DEC-08 21:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: GULDE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Three trees were blown down across a road on a hunting lease.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 21:29:00 to 09-DEC-08 21:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 21:43:00 to 09-DEC-08 21:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALICE
Magnitude: 67.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds, around 77 mph, occurred along a swath about 1 mile long in northwest Neshoba County along county road 602 and 802. Several trees and large limbs were blown down. A mobile home had some of the roof blow off and the skirting blown out. A shed was damaged and a brick home had minor roof damage and a few windows blown out.

Hail in KEMPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 21:38:00 to 09-DEC-08 21:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A swath of penny to quarter sized hail fell as a supercell thunderstorm tracked northeast through central Kemper County.

Tornado in MONTGOMERY, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 18:37:00 to 09-DEC-08 18:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDRIX SIDING
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 110.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down and crossed Hendrix Road where a mobile home was heavily damaged. Half the roof and structure was destroyed, all the windows were blown out, and the windows on a nearby car were blown out. Another nearby mobile home had the skirting blown out. The tornado tracked northeast, taking the tops out of some trees along Lewis Creek Road. The tornado dissipated shortly after this point. Maximum winds were around 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 20:26:00 to 09-DEC-08 20:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two trees were blown down.

Hail in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 19:04:00 to 09-DEC-08 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: YOKENA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A swath of penny to quarter sized hail fell from near Yokena to Vicksburg.

Tornado in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 19:21:00 to 09-DEC-08 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NATCHEZ
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 2.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado track started just south of the city limits of Natchez, tracked northeast across the southeast side of the city, and then moved into unincorporated areas east of the city. Numerous hardwood and softwood trees were snapped and uprooted along the path. Around 50 homes were damaged, mostly from trees falling on them. Six commercial buildings were damaged, mainly roof damage. One power pole was snapped and power lines were down in several locations along the path. Maximum winds were around 110 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-DEC-08 01:15:00 to 10-DEC-08 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATTIESBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in town. One tree was down on a house and another on a motorcycle.

Flash Flood in CARROLL, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 20:45:00 to 09-DEC-08 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAIDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A quick 2 to 3 inches of rain caused flooding around Vaiden. City Hall, a restaurant and a few businesses were flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 21:00:00 to 09-DEC-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADATON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple trees were blown down along Brown Road.

Tornado in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 21:21:00 to 09-DEC-08 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHILOH
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado finally touched down about 7 miles southwest of Pelahatchie, causing tree damage with snapped trees and tree limbs being the primary damage. A couple of trees were uprooted and the metal roof from an abandoned building was torn off and strewn across the neighboring field. This small location was where the tornado likely reached its peak intensity and rated EF1 with maximum winds around 86 mph.

Tornado in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 19:27:00 to 09-DEC-08 19:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOYETTE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down and tracked along County Road 4106. Several homes suffered minor to moderate roof damage, and a number of trees were snapped and uprooted along the path. A couple of mobile homes had roof and siding damage and had the skirting blown out. Powerlines were downed at several locations along the path. Maximum winds were around 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 19:33:00 to 09-DEC-08 19:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALLIS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two farm buildings were damaged and a couple trees were blown down along Highway 429.

Tornado in JEFFERSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 19:52:00 to 09-DEC-08 19:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 300.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado started out in a forested area west of Hamburg. The timber damage in this area became quite intense, with swaths of pine trees snapped and leveled. As the tornado crossed Highway 33, it moved through a small community of homes, causing roof damage to a frame home and several mobile homes. Additionally, several outbuildings were destroyed, and windows were blown out of vehicles. The rest of the tornado��s path was across rural forested areas of southern Jefferson County, and damage was mainly limited to tree damage. However, one home did suffer some minor roof damage and some farm outbuildings sustained some roof damage. Maximum winds were around 105 mph. Total path length across northwest Franklin and southern Jefferson Counties was 11 miles.

Hail in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-DEC-08 00:57:00 to 10-DEC-08 01:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Penny to golf ball sized hail fell across the southern portion of Jasper County.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-DEC-08 00:50:00 to 10-DEC-08 00:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSS
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A mobile home sustained roof damage and some trees and a power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 19:06:00 to 09-DEC-08 19:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIMRALL
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were blown down and some vehicles were damaged with broken windows and large limbs on them.

Tornado in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-DEC-08 01:13:00 to 10-DEC-08 01:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARDWELL STATION
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 700.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Damage occurred to 7 apartment buildings. Most of the damage was to siding and to roofs. One apartment building had significant damage to the roof. Several hardwood and softwood trees were snapped, one of which fell onto an apartment building. Two cars were blown into each other and one had the windows broken. Three homes had minor shingle damage and the garage door of one home was damaged. The tornado tossed trees onto Interstate 59. Maximum winds were around 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 22:23:00 to 09-DEC-08 22:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALEDONIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down around Caledonia.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 21:30:00 to 09-DEC-08 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERDUE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down across Chunky-Duffee Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 19:37:00 to 09-DEC-08 19:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIZE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple trees were down off Highway 28 between Mize and Taylorsville.

Hail in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 22:11:00 to 09-DEC-08 22:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRAXTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-DEC-08 01:31:00 to 10-DEC-08 01:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANDERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A couple trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-DEC-08 22:50:00 to 09-DEC-08 22:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: JAYNESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple trees were blown down across a road.