A cold front sagged south into North Mississippi during the late afternoon hours of July 31st, 2008. The front produced showers and thunderstorms over the area through the evening hours. Some of the thunderstorms became severe and produced damaging winds and flash flooding.

Flash Flood in DE SOTO, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-JUL-08 17:45:00 to 31-JUL-08 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANDY CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain produced flash flooding at the intersection of Center Hill Road and Grazeland, outside of Olive Branch.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-JUL-08 15:12:00 to 31-JUL-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAYCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Heavy rain produced flash flooding north of Byhalia. Several roads had six to ten inches of water on them. Water was as high as car tires in a few spots. The flash flooding brought traffic to a standstill.

Flash Flood in LAFAYETTE, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-JUL-08 19:28:00 to 31-JUL-08 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OXFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain produced flash flooding on streets near the University of Mississippi Campus.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE SOTO, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-JUL-08 17:45:00 to 31-JUL-08 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight line winds blew trees down in Walls.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE SOTO, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-JUL-08 18:01:00 to 31-JUL-08 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE CORMORANT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight line winds blew trees down in Lake Cormorant.

Thunderstorm Wind in PANOLA, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-JUL-08 18:40:00 to 31-JUL-08 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARDIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight line winds blew trees down in Sardis.

Thunderstorm Wind in PANOLA, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-JUL-08 18:57:00 to 31-JUL-08 19:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: BATESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight line winds blew trees down in Batesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in YALOBUSHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-JUL-08 19:35:00 to 31-JUL-08 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight line winds blew power lines down, just east of Oakland.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-JUL-08 20:01:00 to 31-JUL-08 20:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRUCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight line winds blew trees down on Highway 9 North, north of Bruce.

Flash Flood in DE SOTO, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-JUL-08 18:55:00 to 31-JUL-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NESBIT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain produced flash flooding in the city of Hernando and across Southern portions of Desoto County. Numerous roads and streets were closed.

Thunderstorm Wind in TATE, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-JUL-08 18:23:00 to 31-JUL-08 18:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: SENATOBIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Straight line winds blew trees down in Senatobia.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE SOTO, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-JUL-08 17:55:00 to 31-JUL-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERNANDO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight line winds blew trees and power lines down in Hernando.