Showers and thunderstorms occurred across the region on August 13th and 14th. Some of the storms produced damaging winds and torrential rain, which resulted in some flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-10 13:35:00 to 13-AUG-10 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PUCKETT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Multiple power lines were down in the Puckett area.

Heavy Rain in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-10 14:00:00 to 13-AUG-10 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT CARMEL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was 2.90 inches of rain reported on Hall Lane northeast of Prentiss.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-10 15:41:00 to 13-AUG-10 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERIDIAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several roads in downtown Meridian were under water. One motorist was trapped in a car, but was able to get out safely.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-10 16:00:00 to 13-AUG-10 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOST GAP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Standing water was reported at the intersection of Interstates 59 and 20 near Meridian, with 3 accidents reported.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-10 16:30:00 to 13-AUG-10 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERIDIAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were reports of several vehicles stranded due to flash flooding in Meridian.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-AUG-10 16:45:00 to 14-AUG-10 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-AUG-10 19:24:00 to 14-AUG-10 19:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIGBEE VLY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous large limbs were down, partially blocking Highway 388 for a short period of time.

Flash Flood in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-10 08:20:00 to 13-AUG-10 09:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: NATCHEZ
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A portion of North Wall Street had 14 to 16 inches of water covering the road. The water did approach the base of one home.

Heavy Rain in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-10 13:30:00 to 13-AUG-10 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRENTISS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Prentiss Fire Department measured 3.72 inches of rain.

Lightning in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-10 12:30:00 to 13-AUG-10 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RALEIGH
Property damage: 1.10M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A storage tank was struck by lighting and caused the tank to catch fire. The initial fire spread to two other tanks engulfing three 1000 gallons tanks into a huge fire. Each tank had a small amount of crude oil and salt water in them.

Heavy Rain in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-10 08:11:00 to 13-AUG-10 08:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: NATCHEZ
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Natchez E.O.C. reported 2.54 inches of rain since 7 am.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-10 14:06:00 to 13-AUG-10 14:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHOCCO
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were uprooted and numerous power lines were down around Holmes Hollow Lane, Whiddon Road, Saint Catherine Road, and Allenwood Drive. One home experienced damage due to a fallen tree.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-10 12:45:00 to 13-AUG-10 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRENTISS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Locally heavy rainfall, between 3 and 4 inches, quickly fell across portions of Jefferson Davis County, especially across Prentiss. Numerous streets were under water with several roads closed. Traffic had to be redirected around town. A few businesses were flooded due to the high water.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-10 09:55:00 to 13-AUG-10 10:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAYETTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several low lying county roads were covered with water. An estimated 3 to 5 inches of rain was reported.