On the afternoon of July 30th a strong upper disturbance moved over the region and combined with deep moisture, moderate instability, and unseasonably strong winds aloft. The combination of these features caused an organized severe weather outbreak which produced widespread thunderstorm straight line wind damage. Some of the hardest hit areas included locations across Carroll, Grenada, Montgomery, and Leake Counties. Here, widespread trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 16:24:00 to 30-JUL-09 16:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEIR
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were down across Highway 12 in Weir and had blocked traffic.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 16:34:00 to 30-JUL-09 16:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUGH
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down throughout the county with several across power lines and roads. A couple trees were also down in the city of Starkville.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 15:42:00 to 30-JUL-09 15:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOLTZ
Magnitude: 68.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down around Winona. A few trees had fallen on two cars and multiple power lines were blown down across town. One tree was down on a house and a roof was blown off a building in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 15:55:00 to 30-JUL-09 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ETHEL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Highway 19 near Zama.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRENADA, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 15:40:00 to 30-JUL-09 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARSONS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 110.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines down county wide. One roof was partially peeled off a house and one tree had fallen on a car.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 16:00:00 to 30-JUL-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALICE
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down on CR 167.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 16:07:00 to 30-JUL-09 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMBRY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were down across area roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUMPHREYS, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 14:55:00 to 30-JUL-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELZONI MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 67.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in and around Belzoni. A few were blown down on homes, power lines, and across roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 14:42:00 to 30-JUL-09 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down around Flora with a few blown down across some roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEFLORE, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 15:13:00 to 30-JUL-09 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUITO KIMBROUGH ARPT
Magnitude: 68.00 EG
Property damage: 33.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple power poles were blown down in Quito Community along Highway 7.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 14:30:00 to 30-JUL-09 14:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power lines were blown down in the city of Clinton.

Strong Wind in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 14:41:00 to 30-JUL-09 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.80K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down along Highway 35 south near Forest. Also a tree was blown down on Blossom Hill Road in Pulaski.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 15:21:00 to 30-JUL-09 15:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLACK HAWK
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Many trees and power lines were blown down around Black Hawk and across the southwest and western portion of the county. A few trees were blown down across area roads including Highway 17.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 15:25:00 to 30-JUL-09 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOOD HOPE
Magnitude: 68.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread trees and power lines down across central sections of Leake County. A church in Carthage sustained shingle damage to its roof when a tree branch had fallen on it. Multiple trees were reported down in the towns of Lena and toward the northeast portion of the county.

Lightning in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 15:40:00 to 30-JUL-09 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTHAGE
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The 911 Dispatch Center Building in Carthage was struck by lightning.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 16:51:00 to 30-JUL-09 17:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHEBA
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Scattered trees and power lines were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 13:47:00 to 30-JUL-09 13:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIMRALL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Scattered trees were blown down across the southern portion of Warren County.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHARKEY, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 14:20:00 to 30-JUL-09 14:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down around Rolling Fork, a few were down across some roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 16:10:00 to 30-JUL-09 16:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLATTSBURG
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down across central portion of Winston County. At least four trees were blown down across roads in Louisville.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 13:05:00 to 30-JUL-09 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: EPLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were observed down on the southeast side of Sumrall.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 14:13:00 to 30-JUL-09 14:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEBANON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple trees were down along Lebanon-Pinegrove Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in KEMPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-JUL-09 02:15:00 to 31-JUL-09 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRESTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 15:22:00 to 30-JUL-09 15:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: BERTICE
Magnitude: 66.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees and power lines down in the southwest and western part of Leake County. Damaged extended from just west of Lena, where some roofs had shingle damage, to the Thomastown Community.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 15:36:00 to 30-JUL-09 15:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEOC
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in the Teoc Community.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 15:36:00 to 30-JUL-09 15:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOMMERVILLE COMMUNIT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down along Highway 35 South.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 15:40:00 to 30-JUL-09 15:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAIDEN
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down, including a few across roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 15:48:00 to 30-JUL-09 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAMBA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down off Highway 12 West.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 17:01:00 to 30-JUL-09 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST PT
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A couple trees and power lines were blown down in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 14:59:00 to 30-JUL-09 15:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARIS TOWN
Magnitude: 62.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down with a few down across roads in and around Canton.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 14:57:00 to 30-JUL-09 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEE LAKE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down on power lines around Thornton.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 15:05:00 to 30-JUL-09 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: TCHULA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few power lines were blown down in town.

Hail in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 12:02:00 to 30-JUL-09 12:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONHOMIE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nickel sized hail was observed at the EOC. Also had measured 48 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 14:45:00 to 30-JUL-09 14:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIDGELAND
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few dozen trees were blown down through the community of Ridgeland and a few in Madison. Many were blown over power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 14:52:00 to 30-JUL-09 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: YAZOO CITY BARRIER A
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Landers Road northwest of Yazoo City.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 12:47:00 to 30-JUL-09 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A train spotter reported that a few signs were blown over at the Columbia Walmart.
Also the Emergency Manager reported a large tree was blown down onto Highway 44, just outside of Columbia.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 14:46:00 to 30-JUL-09 14:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKORY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down across Highway 80 between Hickory and Chunky.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 14:00:00 to 30-JUL-09 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: UTICA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were blown down in the Utica area. One tree was blown down on Carpenter Street and another tree down on Highway 28.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 16:57:00 to 30-JUL-09 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: INTERSTATE CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two trees had blown down along Main Street and one was blown down along New Hope Road. A power line was blown down off Yorkville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-JUL-09 15:18:00 to 30-JUL-09 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRUITT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Some trees were blown down with a few across area roads.