A rare and widespread significant wind event impacted the NWS Jackson, MS forecast area during the evening of Aug 2nd and lasted into the early morning hours of Aug 3rd. Several clusters of storms developed across Northern Mississippi and Northern Alabama during the late afternoon and became further organized as the clusters moved to the south and southwest. Between 8 and 9 pm, a bowing line of storms was located from Oxford to Starkville, growing larger by the minute, and picking up speed as wind gusts between 50 and 70 mph were taking shape.
A large bow echo quickly evolved and raced to the west-southwest, across Mississippi, through the evening at 50 to 60 mph. The line of storms produced widespread severe wind gusts around 60 mph with many locations seeing significant wind gusts between 75 and 80 mph. Tree and power line damage was widespread and significant along the line with the focus and most intense portion of the bow echo located within an axis from Louisville, MS to Jackson, MS to St. Joseph, LA.
Some of the most significant wind damage occurred across Winston, Neshoba, Leake and Scott counties. Here, thousands of trees were downed along with numerous power lines. Many roads were blocked by downed trees, especially across Scott County. Wind gusts across these areas likely peaked between 75 and 85 mph.
The bow echo was re-energized across Madison and Hinds Counties as the line clashed with pre-line storms. The most intense portion of the bow echo was re-focused as it impacted portions of southern Madison and Hinds County. The most intense portion of the line then dove southwest and impacted Copiah, Claiborne, Jefferson, Franklin and Adams Counties. As the line crossed the Mississippi River, the parishes of Tensas and Concordia saw the brunt of the damaging winds. Similar to areas across Central Mississippi, these locations received significant winds between 75 and 85 mph. Thousands of trees and numerous power lines were downed from the winds. Power outages were substantial as many locations were without power for 2 to 4 days.
Looking at this event in a historic perspective, it was likely the most significant and widespread wind event ever in August for our forecast area.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHARKEY, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 22:25:00 to 02-AUG-08 22:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARY
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down across central Sharkey County.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 22:26:00 to 02-AUG-08 23:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOVINA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 200.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the southern half of Warren County as an intense line of thunderstorms moved through. Wind gusts ranged between 65 and 80 mph and caused widespread tree and power line damage. A few homes were damaged by fallen trees and power outages lasted for 2 to 3 days.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 22:25:00 to 02-AUG-08 22:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: UTICA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down around Utica and the southern portion of Hinds County.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 22:30:00 to 02-AUG-08 22:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL SPGS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees were blown down around Crystal Springs to around Hopewell. A few trees were down on some homes.

Strong Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 22:45:00 to 02-AUG-08 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was blown down on a power line in Monticello.

Hail in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 22:36:00 to 02-AUG-08 22:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL SPGS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A swath of penny to nickel sized hail fell across north central portions of Copiah County.

Hail in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 22:53:00 to 02-AUG-08 22:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOWEREE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 22:40:00 to 02-AUG-08 22:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUCAS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down around the Progress Community and toward and around Bassfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 23:02:00 to 02-AUG-08 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENDALE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down around the City of Hattiesburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 22:50:00 to 02-AUG-08 23:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BADLAND
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 600.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hundreds of trees and numerous power lines were blown down across the entire southern portion of Claiborne County. Many roads were blocked and the power was out for 3 to 4 days. The worst and most concentrated damaged occurred across this area as an intense line of thunderstorms moved through and produced wind gusts between 70 and 85 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 22:27:00 to 02-AUG-08 22:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANHATTAN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were blown down around Arcola.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 23:10:00 to 02-AUG-08 23:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASEYVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 300.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and several power lines were blown down across the northwest portion of Lincoln County as and intense line of thunderstorms moved across the area. Wind gusts between 65 and 75 mph occurred with this line as it moved to the southwest. Several area roads were blocked by downed trees and 1 vehicle was damaged by a fallen tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:40:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LORENA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down across the northern portion of Smith county as an intense line of storms moved southwest across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:53:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTONIA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down around Bentonia.

Hail in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:58:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOLIVAR
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:54:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALUE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Three different wind gusts estimated at 60 mph over a few minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:53:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down between Flora and Pocahontas and areas just to the east of that.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:56:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICE HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down across Brandon.

Hail in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 22:07:00 to 02-AUG-08 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: POCAHONTAS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Penny to quarter sized hail fell near Pocahontas.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:55:00 to 02-AUG-08 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVERETT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 300.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the eastern half of Simpson County. This occurred as a strong outflow boundary raced out ahead of the main line of storms and produced 60 to 65 mph wind gusts. Nearly all of Magee lost power do to downed trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 20:25:00 to 02-AUG-08 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONGINO
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several large oak trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 20:13:00 to 02-AUG-08 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: STALLO
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county, especially the western half, as a line of intense thunderstorms moved through. Tree damage was widespread and 2 homes were damaged by fallen trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 20:36:00 to 02-AUG-08 20:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONITA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Estimated wind gusts just east of Meridian.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 20:10:00 to 02-AUG-08 20:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: ACKERMAN
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several trees were blown down along Highway 15.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 20:45:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARYDELL
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 1.20M
Crop damage: 800.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hundreds of trees and power lines were blown down as an intense line of storms hit Leake County with 60 to 80 mph winds. Almost 50 roads were blocked by down trees and lines across the county. About 5 homes sustained minor shingle damage, a few sheds were destroyed and 3 mobile homes had tin blown off the roof. The damage was widespread across the county as the line moved generally from northeast to southwest.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 20:37:00 to 02-AUG-08 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ETHEL
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power lines were blown down across the southeast portion of Attala County.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:00:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRATTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 22.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down from the Stratten Community to the Prospect Community. Trees and lines were down across Stratten Road, Highwy 492 and Prospect-Cedarlane Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:08:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down around Decatur and along Highway 15.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:08:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINONA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:11:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINONA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees were blown down.

Hail in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:17:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOYETTE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:45:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANDON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Scattered trees were blown down across the southern portion of Rankin County as the leading edge of a intense outflow boundary pushed southwest across the region. Wind gusts were around 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:58:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER RIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five trees were blown down along Highway 37 near the Center Ridge Community.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 22:05:00 to 02-AUG-08 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIZE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down around Mize. One mobile home was damaged as a tree fell on it.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUNFLOWER, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 22:00:00 to 02-AUG-08 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDIANOLA
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees were blown down around Indianola, one of which fell on a house and caused substantial damage.

Hail in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 22:10:00 to 02-AUG-08 22:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: TURNERS FLAT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 22:02:00 to 02-AUG-08 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYMOND
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several trees were blown down across the northern half of Hinds County as a intense line of storms moved through the Metro area.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 20:55:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEBASTOPOL
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 1.30M
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hundreds of trees and power lines were blown down across the eastern half of Scott County as an intense line of storms moved through the area. Wind gusts ranged from 60 to 75 mph which downed many trees and power lines across area roads. In Forest, 1 tree damaged a home and another damaged a car. Across the county, nearly 85 percent of all roads had at least 1 tree downed across it.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:20:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAWORTH
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 1.00M
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hundreds of trees and many power lines were blown down across the central and southwest portion of Scott County. Many trees were blown down across area roads along with some power lines. Across the county, nearly 85 percent of all roads had at least 1 tree downed across it.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:25:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOMMERVILLE COMMUNIT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down along Highway 35 between Vaiden and Carrollton.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRENADA, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:25:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: TROY
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 CARROLL, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:23:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILTSHIRE
Magnitude: 63.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 60.00K
Reported by: Public

A farm building suffered some wind damage along with several trees blown down and the corn crop flattened in some areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:27:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: VOSSBURG
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Numerous trees were blown down around and just north of Heidelburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:37:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down across Madison.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:30:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLUCKSTADT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down from near Gluckstadt to near Flora. Wind gusts ranged between 60 and 75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:30:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FANNIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A couple trees and many large limbs were blown down in Fox Bay Subdivision.

Hail in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:40:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSDALE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:41:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTONIA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 23:15:00 to 02-AUG-08 23:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINEBUR
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down across the county. The tree damaged was scattered in nature. One tree was blown down on a car in the western portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEFLORE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:35:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT LORING
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down across some county roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:38:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSSING
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down across Highway 12.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:39:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINEVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down around Pineville.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:40:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEULAH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Two trees were blown down in Beulah.

Hail in LEFLORE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:48:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: ITTA BENA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:47:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONGALOO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 23:25:00 to 02-AUG-08 23:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST LINCOLN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down off Rowan Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 23:13:00 to 02-AUG-08 23:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED LICK
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 120.00K
Crop damage: 200.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across a large portion of Jefferson County. Tree damage was widespread with the most concentrated from the Red Lick and Lorman areas to Fayette to the southwest portion of the county. In Fayette, 2 mobile homes were destroyed by fallen trees and 1 other sustained minor damage. Several roads were blocked by fallen trees as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 23:44:00 to 03-AUG-08 00:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE RIDGE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 200.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Adams County as an intense line of thunderstorms moved through the area toward the southwest. Tree damage was widespread as wind gusts ranged from 60 to 70 mph with the line of storms.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 18:22:00 to 02-AUG-08 18:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALEDONIA
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees and power lines blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 18:44:00 to 02-AUG-08 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTPELIER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down, several on power lines from around Montpelier to Pheba.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 19:30:00 to 02-AUG-08 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARKVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Several pine trees were blown down around Starkville.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 19:45:00 to 02-AUG-08 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SESSUMS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown over off of Harris rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 19:39:00 to 02-AUG-08 19:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOMNOLEN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A power pole and a few trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in KEMPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 19:47:00 to 02-AUG-08 19:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE KALB
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down around DeKalb.

Hail in WEBSTER, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 19:56:00 to 02-AUG-08 20:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMBRY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 20:14:00 to 02-AUG-08 20:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter sized hail fell across eastern Winston County.

Hail in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 20:15:00 to 02-AUG-08 20:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter sized hail fell across Louisville and central portions of Winston County.

Hail in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 18:55:00 to 02-AUG-08 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: INTERSTATE CITY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nickel size hail in and around Columbus.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 18:53:00 to 02-AUG-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: INTERSTATE CITY
Magnitude: 64.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees down in the city of Columbus.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 22:22:00 to 02-AUG-08 22:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOVINA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across central Warren County as an intense line of thunderstorms moved through. Wind gusts ranged between 65 and 80 mph and caused widespread tree and power line damage. Several homes were damaged by fallen trees and power outages lasted for 2 to 3 days.

Strong Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 22:35:00 to 02-AUG-08 22:35:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One large pine tree was blown down onto a house and caused major damage in Oma.

Hail in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 22:19:00 to 02-AUG-08 22:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDWAY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 20:30:00 to 02-AUG-08 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOXAPATER
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down around Noxapater.

Hail in GRENADA, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 20:41:00 to 02-AUG-08 20:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: GORE SPGS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 19:50:00 to 02-AUG-08 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRAWFORD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees blown down around the Crawford area.

Thunderstorm Wind in KEMPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 19:35:00 to 02-AUG-08 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOOBA
Magnitude: 63.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees blown down around Scooba.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 20:37:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: REMUS
Magnitude: 67.00 EG
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 300.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hundreds of trees and many power lines were blown down across eastern Leake County as an intense line of storms hit the area with 60 to 75 mph winds. Many roads across this portion of the county were blocked by downed trees and lines. Several sheds were damaged from Edinburg to Madden along with a few homes sustaining minor shingle damage to the roof.

Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 22:19:00 to 02-AUG-08 22:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARBO
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down across the western portion of the county. Tree damage was scattered in nature as a strong line of storms moved southward through the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 19:35:00 to 02-AUG-08 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: STURGIS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees blown down across western Oktibbeha county.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 19:31:00 to 02-AUG-08 19:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARKVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down along Reed Road in Starkville.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 19:10:00 to 02-AUG-08 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRAIRIE PT
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down near Prairie Point.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 19:09:00 to 02-AUG-08 19:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down across eastern Webster county.

Hail in CARROLL, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:21:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOMMERVILLE COMMUNIT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:50:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENOIT VLY FLD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel sized hail fell at a farm.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:08:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMDEN
Magnitude: 63.00 EG
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across northern and eastern Madison County from around Farmhaven to Camden. Several roads were blocked by the downed trees. Highest wind gusts were around 70 mph.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 20:50:00 to 02-AUG-08 20:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUCK HILL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:10:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUDLOW
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 700.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hundreds of trees and many power lines were blown down across the northwest portion of Scott County, generally around Ludlow and toward Forkville. Many trees were down across area roads along with some power lines. The most concentrated damage was across this portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRENADA, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 20:40:00 to 02-AUG-08 20:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: GORE SPGS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down around the Gore Springs Area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 19:47:00 to 02-AUG-08 19:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLEFONTAINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down across Highway 9.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 19:52:00 to 02-AUG-08 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOAKFOMA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread trees and power lines were blown down across a good portion of the county. Several roads were blocked due to downed trees. The worst damage was across the eastern half of the county and occurred between 852pm and 935pm.

Lightning in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 19:01:00 to 02-AUG-08 19:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: INTERSTATE CITY
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning struck an apartment complex and caused a fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 20:10:00 to 02-AUG-08 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING CREEK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down and a canopy covering a mobile home was blown over the mobile home and damaged a car.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 22:33:00 to 02-AUG-08 22:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL SPGS
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hundreds of trees and many power lines were blown down across the northern and western portion of Copiah County. Areas around Dentville were especially hard hit as many roads were impassable due to downed trees and power lines. A few homes sustained roof damage or were damaged by fallen trees. Wind gusts ranged from 70 to 85 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 22:40:00 to 02-AUG-08 23:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: REGANTON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 300.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the northern portion of Claiborn County. Damage was widespread and occurred as an intense line of thunderstorms raced across the county to the southwest.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 23:27:00 to 02-AUG-08 23:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUENTIN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 400.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power line were blown down across Franklin County. Damage was widespread and occurred as an intense line of thunderstorms moved through the area toward the southwest. Wind gusts ranged between 60 and 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 23:00:00 to 02-AUG-08 23:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARDWELL STATION
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in West Hattiesburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 21:28:00 to 02-AUG-08 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TURNETTA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and a few power lines were blown down around Canton, a few were also down across area roads.

Hail in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-AUG-08 19:13:00 to 02-AUG-08 19:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRAIRIE PT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail reported just to the north northwest of Prairie Point.