Numerous afternoon thunderstorms developed across the region, with the majority occurring along and east of I-55. The storms produced scattered wind damage with downed trees and power lines being the primary type of damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-10 16:55:00 to 16-JUL-10 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLIGATOR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A wind gust of 60 mph was reported in Alligator.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-10 17:45:00 to 16-JUL-10 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSEDALE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down with one tree across a road in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-10 15:00:00 to 16-JUL-10 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENDENHALL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A few power lines were blown down just to the south of Mendenhall.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-10 15:10:00 to 16-JUL-10 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIVIDE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few power lines were blown down off Highway 27.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-10 15:50:00 to 16-JUL-10 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Locally heavy rainfall, between 2 and 3 inches, quickly fell across Monticello and caused some minor flooding to a building.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-10 13:55:00 to 16-JUL-10 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANDON
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down. One home had some roof damage from a fallen tree. A boat was also blown off a trailer.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-10 14:10:00 to 16-JUL-10 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTERY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous large limbs and a few trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-10 14:28:00 to 16-JUL-10 14:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARPERVILLE
Magnitude: 63.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A home had a portion of the roof blown off along with lawn furniture blown around.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-10 14:37:00 to 16-JUL-10 14:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A Shell station had the canopy collapse and one tree was blown down in Forest.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-10 12:30:00 to 16-JUL-10 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINONA
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A few power lines were blown down. A few fuse boxes were busted as well due to lightning and wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-10 12:43:00 to 16-JUL-10 12:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANGSDALE
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A couple power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-10 13:00:00 to 16-JUL-10 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATTIESBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-10 13:27:00 to 16-JUL-10 13:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: INCREASE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down with two across area roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-10 13:30:00 to 16-JUL-10 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAULDING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-10 13:36:00 to 16-JUL-10 13:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOWOOD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down along with numerous limbs. Four homes were heavily damaged by downed trees. A gas line was also damaged by fallen trees.

Flash Flood in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-10 15:50:00 to 16-JUL-10 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRUGER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Locally heavy rainfall caused several streets to flood in Cruger. Those streets were under a half a foot of water.