Numerous severe storms developed over the ArkLaMiss region on January 20th and 21st. Reports of severe weather, including damaging winds, large hail, and flooding were widespread across the region.

Hail in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-JAN-10 19:05:00 to 20-JAN-10 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHILADELPHIA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-JAN-10 20:41:00 to 20-JAN-10 20:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOPERS WELLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-JAN-10 22:30:00 to 20-JAN-10 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANGE HALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A number of small trees and limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-JAN-10 23:15:00 to 20-JAN-10 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYMOND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and limbs were blown down.

Hail in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-JAN-10 23:02:00 to 20-JAN-10 23:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUBBARD
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A swath of quarter to hen egg sized hail fell across portions of Hinds County. A substantial amount of golf ball sized hail was reported between Raymond, Bolton, and Clinton. Vehicles and numerous homes were damaged. Shingle damage was substantial.

Hail in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-JAN-10 11:21:00 to 20-JAN-10 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEMINARY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A swath of penny to quarter sized hail fell across central Covington County. A few cars were damaged due to the quarter sized hail.

Flash Flood in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-JAN-10 17:50:00 to 20-JAN-10 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Water was reported on some roads west of Flora.

Hail in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-JAN-10 17:53:00 to 20-JAN-10 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A swath of penny to quarter sized hail fell across a portion of southwest Madison County.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-JAN-10 02:00:00 to 21-JAN-10 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARATHON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few roads were flooded around Glen Allen and the southern part of the county.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-JAN-10 01:20:00 to 21-JAN-10 02:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOLTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous streets in Bolton were inundated with water.

Flash Flood in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-JAN-10 20:05:00 to 20-JAN-10 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: OCOBLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Locally heavy rainfall caused water to flood a portion of Highway 482, just north of Highway 16.

Hail in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-JAN-10 20:13:00 to 20-JAN-10 20:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENTVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A swath of penny to quarter sized hail fell from Dentville to near the Copiah/Hinds County line.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-JAN-10 22:00:00 to 20-JAN-10 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASSFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A foot and a half of water was covering portions of Sumrall Road near Bassfield.

Flash Flood in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-JAN-10 23:42:00 to 21-JAN-10 00:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: VICKSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Vicksburg fire station number 5 was evacuated due to flooding.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-JAN-10 23:25:00 to 21-JAN-10 00:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDWARDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 80 was flooded near Edwards.

Hail in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-JAN-10 16:08:00 to 20-JAN-10 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAMPION HILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Pea to dime sized hail covered the ground west northwest of Raymond. A few larger stones, up to 1 inch, were also observed.

Tornado in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-JAN-10 18:01:00 to 20-JAN-10 18:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBINSON SPGS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This weak tornado started along Coker Road where it downed several trees along with some large limbs. The tornado also blew down a fence, a power line and caused some minor damage to a barn. At least one home was damaged by a large section of a tree which fell on the corner of the home. The tornado then tracked east northeast across Moss Ridge Road where more trees were downed along with some damage to a few fences. From there, the tornado moved across Lake Lorman and downed more trees and a power line along Lakeshore Drive. The tornado dissipated shortly after this point. This tornado was rated EF0 with maximum winds around 70 mph.

Heavy Rain in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-JAN-10 22:00:00 to 20-JAN-10 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VICKSBURG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRaHS Observer measured rainfall of 2.41 inches between 10 and 11 pm. Total rainfall measured was 3.85 inches for the day.

Hail in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-JAN-10 18:47:00 to 20-JAN-10 18:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHOCCO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash Flood in LEFLORE, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-JAN-10 02:30:00 to 21-JAN-10 03:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads around town were flooded.

Tornado in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-JAN-10 00:50:00 to 21-JAN-10 00:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHADY GROVE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado started along James Road, where several chicken houses were significantly damaged, including one collapsing. Other outbuildings were damaged and a number of trees and power lines were downed. Debris was carried for hundreds of yards along the path. The tornado traveled northeast, and reached its maximum intensity and width as it crossed Monticello Road. Hundreds of trees in this area were snapped or uprooted, including a number of large hardwoods. Convergence in the damage path was very apparent here. A barn was leveled and at least two power poles were snapped. A couple of other outbuildings were heavily damaged. The tornado continued northeast from there, crossing Perrett Road and Highway 472. Numerous trees continued to be snapped and uprooted along its path, and several outbuildings were damaged or destroyed. The tornado dissipated shortly after crossing Highway 472. This tornado was rated an EF2 with maximum winds of 115 mph.

Flash Flood in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-JAN-10 22:00:00 to 20-JAN-10 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PURVIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Locally heavy rain caused water to flow over many roads in Purvis.

Flash Flood in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-JAN-10 22:30:00 to 21-JAN-10 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAGNOLIA HELIPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 350.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Extensive street flooding occurred in Vicksburg. Some water inundated a police department building and a number of homes. Numerous cars stalled out on flooded streets.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-JAN-10 02:27:00 to 21-JAN-10 04:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON HAWKINS FLD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many roads in the Jackson area were flooded.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-JAN-10 01:20:00 to 21-JAN-10 02:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several streets were flooded around Florence as almost 1 inch of rain had fallen in 30 minutes.

Flash Flood in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-JAN-10 01:30:00 to 21-JAN-10 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAUREGARD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Minor flooding of streets was reported in northern Wesson.

Flash Flood in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-JAN-10 01:00:00 to 21-JAN-10 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIDGELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Heavy rain caused water to flow across, and cover, one lane of Ridgewood Road near East County Line Road.