An early summer type pattern developed across the region briefly and brought scattered afternoon thunderstorms to the area. A few of these became severe and brought some damaging winds and a little small hail.

Lightning in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 26-MAY-08 16:12:00 to 26-MAY-08 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: EATONVILLE
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A home was struck by lightning.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 26-MAY-08 16:10:00 to 26-MAY-08 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: (CBM)COLUMBUS AFB
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A power line was blown down off Mike Perra Road and a tree was down off Stinson Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 26-MAY-08 17:25:00 to 26-MAY-08 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HOPE
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 MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 26-MAY-08 18:03:00 to 26-MAY-08 18:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: KOKOMO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down near the county line.

Flash Flood in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 26-MAY-08 19:25:00 to 26-MAY-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORTENBERRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A slow moving cluster of thunderstorms dumped 4 to 6 inches in rain across central Marion county causing the worst flooding in 10 years in and around Columbia. All the rain fell in 1 to 2 hours which flooded nearly all the streets in Downtown Columbia and several surrounding roads. Around 40 businesses suffered either minor or major flooding as 1 to 4 feet of water impacted those buildings. A tremendous amount of merchandise was damaged, varying from books to wood furniture, by the flood water. In addition to the businesses, nearly a dozen homes were flooded around town as well.

Hail in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 26-MAY-08 15:47:00 to 26-MAY-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: (CBM)COLUMBUS AFB
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 26-MAY-08 15:55:00 to 26-MAY-08 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETAL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 26-MAY-08 16:50:00 to 26-MAY-08 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEIDELBERG
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down just southwest of Heidelberg. One vehicle was heavily damaged by a fallen tree in this area as well.

Hail in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 26-MAY-08 17:13:00 to 26-MAY-08 17:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAYLORSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 26-MAY-08 17:15:00 to 26-MAY-08 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HOPE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A couple trees were blown down, one tree landed on a horse.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 26-MAY-08 17:25:00 to 26-MAY-08 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC CRARY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down off Mt. Vernon Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-MAY-08 13:15:00 to 27-MAY-08 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST PT
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees and power lines were blown down around West Point.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-MAY-08 13:55:00 to 27-MAY-08 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHESTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous large limbs were blown down across the Natchez Trace.