A potent complex of thunderstorms raced across the northwest portion of the forecast area and brought a line severe storms to the Delta region. Several thunderstorms brought damaging winds to portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, and the Delta portion of Mississippi. A couple of tornadoes also occurred during this event with one causing a fatality in Wayside.

Tornado in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-OCT-09 10:43:00 to 09-OCT-09 10:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENOIT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A narrow path of primarily tree damage paralleled Highway 1 from just southwest of Benoit, through Benoit, to just northeast of town. A few homes in town suffered minor shingle damage or damage from limbs or trees falling on them. Additionally, a farm building and mobile home sustained some damage about 2 miles northeast of Benoit at the end of the tornado path. Maximum winds were around 75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-OCT-09 10:39:00 to 09-OCT-09 10:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE VISTA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down with one on a house along Lake Bolivar Road. An irrigation pivot system was blown over on Highway 448 about a half mile east of Stringtown.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUNFLOWER, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-OCT-09 11:20:00 to 09-OCT-09 11:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDIANOLA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous tree and power lines were blown down around town.

Funnel Cloud in LEFLORE, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-OCT-09 11:46:00 to 09-OCT-09 11:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUNNYSIDE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A storm spotter reported a funnel cloud near the intersection of Highway 8 and County Road 522.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-OCT-09 11:05:00 to 09-OCT-09 11:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOYLE
Magnitude: 62.00 EG
Property damage: 14.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Trees were blown down, along with roof and structural damage to a house. A shed was also destroyed off Highway 446 in the Skene area.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUNFLOWER, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-OCT-09 11:28:00 to 09-OCT-09 11:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: RULEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large shed was blown down along with damage to some awnings.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-OCT-09 14:21:00 to 09-OCT-09 14:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKAHOLA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down about 5 miles north of Purvis.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-OCT-09 14:30:00 to 09-OCT-09 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATTIESBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were down in the Hattiesburg area. There were also some power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-OCT-09 13:45:00 to 09-OCT-09 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOXAPATER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were reported down on power lines just west of Noxapater.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-OCT-09 13:41:00 to 09-OCT-09 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MABEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEFLORE, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-OCT-09 11:55:00 to 09-OCT-09 11:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONEY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were reported down in and around Money. A roof was damaged at the Wildwood Plantation as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-OCT-09 11:07:00 to 09-OCT-09 11:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERIGOLD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A couple of large trees were blown down just west of Merigold.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEFLORE, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-OCT-09 12:00:00 to 09-OCT-09 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIGHT CORNER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were reported down outside of Greenwood.

Tornado in WASHINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-OCT-09 10:45:00 to 09-OCT-09 10:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 225.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado started along Levee Road and moved north-northeast snapping and downing several trees. As it crossed Highway 1, several more trees were snapped, a couple outbuildings were destroyed, and a couple of mobile homes were damaged. One framed house sustained shingle damage in this area as well. The tornado continued to the north-northeast and moved into a mobile home complex along Key Road. Here the tornado narrowed and reached its maximum intensity with winds around 110 mph. One mobile home was completely destroyed and this is where a fatality occurred. Two other mobile homes were rolled and moderate damage was sustained to several other mobile homes in the complex. In total, 3 mobile homes were destroyed and 16 damaged. A number of trees and several power lines were also blown down along the rest of the path. The tornado dissipated as it crossed Highway 438 where several large limbs were broken off trees.

Lightning in SUNFLOWER, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-OCT-09 11:29:00 to 09-OCT-09 11:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLAINE
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A home was struck causing ceiling and window damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRENADA, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-OCT-09 12:35:00 to 09-OCT-09 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GORE SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple trees were blown down south of Gore Springs, one of which fell on a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-OCT-09 12:34:00 to 09-OCT-09 12:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINNA MONTGOMERY CO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in and around Winona.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-OCT-09 12:37:00 to 09-OCT-09 12:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUCK HILL
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A roof was blown off of a house around Duck Hill.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-OCT-09 12:10:00 to 09-OCT-09 12:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARROLLTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were down south and southwest of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-OCT-09 13:27:00 to 09-OCT-09 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANTEE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several trees and power lines down around Mantee which resulted in widespread power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-OCT-09 13:40:00 to 09-OCT-09 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTPELIER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

A few trees were blown down just south of Montpelier.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRENADA, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-OCT-09 12:30:00 to 09-OCT-09 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIE PLANT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees and power lines were down southeast of Grenada. Shingles were torn off of several houses.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRENADA, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-OCT-09 12:46:00 to 09-OCT-09 12:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDDING
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Scattered trees were blown down across the eastern portions of Grenada County.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-OCT-09 12:19:00 to 09-OCT-09 12:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARROLLTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were down across Highway 35 South, just southeast of Carrollton.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-OCT-09 13:55:00 to 09-OCT-09 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were down northwest of Philadelphia.