The combination of a weak front, strong upper disturbance, and daytime heating, increased instability and brought a round of severe storms to the region on the afternoon and evening of August 22. These storms produced wind damage along with isolated instances of flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 18:50:00 to 22-AUG-10 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANGFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous limbs and branches were blown down. Some of the larger ones were down near the intersection of Eastside Drive and Rustic Drive just north of Lakeland Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 18:52:00 to 22-AUG-10 18:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANGFORD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and power lines were blown down in the Castlewoods Subdivision. Six hundred and twenty five customers lost power.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 16:00:00 to 22-AUG-10 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLANDALE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down in the area around Hollandale.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 16:02:00 to 22-AUG-10 16:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees were blown down near the Hero community.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHARKEY, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 16:30:00 to 22-AUG-10 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROLLING FORK
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A strong microburst caused damage to a few homes and downed several power lines. Trees were blown down in Rolling Fork as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 16:51:00 to 22-AUG-10 16:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: POLKVILLE
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Multiple power lines and trees blown down in the Polkville area.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 16:55:00 to 22-AUG-10 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAWANTA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down across southern Jones County.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 17:15:00 to 22-AUG-10 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Water covered Highway 501 south of Forest. Water also covered the intersection of Highway 35 and Highway 80 in the Forest Community.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 16:58:00 to 22-AUG-10 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several streets were flooded in the Hillsboro Community.

Flash Flood in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 17:45:00 to 22-AUG-10 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAUREL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Street flooding was observed in downtown Laurel on Teresa, Ellisville, and Jefferson Streets.

Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 17:10:00 to 22-AUG-10 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLINS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Scattered trees were blown down across roads in Covington County.

Strong Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 17:20:00 to 22-AUG-10 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A couple of trees and power lines were blown down across Vicksburg. A 34 mph wind gust was recorded from an outflow boundary from the northwest.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 17:41:00 to 22-AUG-10 17:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTSIDE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Numerous power poles and trees were blown down across western Claiborne County.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 18:42:00 to 22-AUG-10 18:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: STANTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Tate, Wickcliiffe, and Duckpond Roads. Power lines were reported down on Artman Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 19:50:00 to 22-AUG-10 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HEBRON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down west of New Hebron.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 15:38:00 to 22-AUG-10 15:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: POPULAR SPGS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Multiple power lines were blown down along with some trees southeast of Newton.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 14:26:00 to 22-AUG-10 14:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON STATION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree was snapped and numerous large limbs were blown down on Gluckstadt and Dewees Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 15:30:00 to 22-AUG-10 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRGROUNDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two large pine trees were blown down. A number of small pine and cedar trees were snapped. It was likely caused by an outflow from a severe storm passing just west of the damaged location.

Strong Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 16:40:00 to 22-AUG-10 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was blown down across Sumrall Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 15:49:00 to 22-AUG-10 15:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A roof was blown off of a portion of Lake Elementary School. A total of five classrooms and a library were affected. Baseball light poles were blown down and some field houses were blown across the field into an adjacent property.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 13:30:00 to 22-AUG-10 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEWANEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down along Kewanee Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 14:40:00 to 22-AUG-10 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large trees were blown down along with power lines at Jones Street and Main Street. There were multiple other reports of trees down around the city of Madison.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 15:10:00 to 22-AUG-10 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down along Highway 17 southeast of Lexington.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 15:02:00 to 22-AUG-10 15:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down along Highway 17.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 15:25:00 to 22-AUG-10 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PICKENS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Trees and limbs were blown down around Pickens.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 15:20:00 to 22-AUG-10 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROSPECT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 15:20:00 to 22-AUG-10 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PUCKETT
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

A roof was blown off an outbuilding. Limbs were observed down on County Line Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 19:12:00 to 22-AUG-10 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESSON
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Multiple power lines and trees were blown down around Wesson.

Strong Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 16:10:00 to 22-AUG-10 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across the intersection of Carterville Road and Baker Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 14:00:00 to 22-AUG-10 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZERO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down along Highway 19 south southeast of Meridian.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 14:20:00 to 22-AUG-10 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALUE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree limbs and branches with diameters of at least 2 inches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 14:13:00 to 22-AUG-10 14:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKATIBBEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down along T.M. Jones Road south of Meridian. A couple of trees were blown down along 65th Avenue in Meridian.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 15:45:00 to 22-AUG-10 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Highway 17, Loring Road, and Rocky Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 19:08:00 to 22-AUG-10 19:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTINSVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A Copiah County icon was blown down from thunderstorm winds during the early evening of August 22nd. This icon was a barn which stood in a pasture just off Interstate 55 in central Copiah County. The Rainbow Barn as it was known, survived many storms over the years, even Hurricane Katrina. However, the weakened structure failed and was blown down by a storm on the evening of August 22nd.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-AUG-10 17:45:00 to 22-AUG-10 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASSFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down around Bassfield on Rogers Road, Sims Lane, and Stubbs Road.