Scattered afternoon thunderstorms developed mainly across the south and southeast portion of the forecast area. A few of these became severe and produced some hail and wind damage. One cluster of storms lingered across northern Forrest County and caused flash flooding around Hattiesburg.

Flash Flood in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JUL-08 14:30:00 to 29-JUL-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATTIESBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain, on the order of 3 to 4 inches an hour, fell across a large portion of Hattiesburg. This intense rain flooded numerous streets, several of which had to be closed, along with 18 apartments and 3 homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JUL-08 14:57:00 to 29-JUL-08 14:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: TERRELL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down just north of Bassfield and toward Prentiss. A few power lines were down as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JUL-08 15:08:00 to 29-JUL-08 15:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRENTISS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power lines were blown down around Prentiss.

Hail in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JUL-08 15:40:00 to 29-JUL-08 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIR OAKS SPGS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JUL-08 15:40:00 to 29-JUL-08 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JUL-08 15:45:00 to 29-JUL-08 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A few trees were blown down along with many large limbs.

Hail in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JUL-08 16:10:00 to 29-JUL-08 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALLATIN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JUL-08 14:30:00 to 29-JUL-08 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIXIE PINE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple buildings sustained roof damage in Hattiesburg.

Lightning in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JUL-08 16:10:00 to 29-JUL-08 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOGUE CHITTO
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck the Bouge Chitto Baptist Church and damaged the steeple.

Hail in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JUL-08 14:26:00 to 29-JUL-08 14:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA MARION ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JUL-08 15:15:00 to 29-JUL-08 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GWINVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-JUL-08 14:24:00 to 29-JUL-08 14:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETAL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter sized hail fell in Petal.