Numerous showers and thunderstorms developed during the afternoon hours of August 5th. This round of storms essentially broke the heat wave which started the month. The atmosphere was primed for severe storms this day and several thunderstorms brought damaging winds, hail, and locally heavy rain.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-AUG-10 13:38:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMHAVEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-AUG-10 13:45:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An estimated wind gust of 60 miles per hour was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-AUG-10 13:50:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMDEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were down in the Camden area. A few trees were across roadways.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-AUG-10 14:06:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHERWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and power lines were reported down.

Flash Flood in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-AUG-10 14:10:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was covering the road at the intersection of Cedar Hill Road and Mannsdale Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-AUG-10 14:20:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: VICKSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Utility lines were down in the city of Vicksburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-AUG-10 14:15:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANGE HALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were down along Fontsylvania Road. Power outages were also reported in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-AUG-10 14:30:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSBORN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A couple of trees and power lines were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRENADA, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-AUG-10 14:40:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIE PLANT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were down along Carrollton Avenue in Grenada. There were several power outages in the area as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-AUG-10 14:52:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOLLISON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-AUG-10 14:57:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: TIBBEE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several trees and power lines were blown down, with widespread power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-AUG-10 15:25:00 to 05-AUG-10 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BILLUPS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A few trees and power lines were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-AUG-10 15:40:00 to 05-AUG-10 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBUS/LOWNDES CO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A few trees and power lines were down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-AUG-10 12:00:00 to 05-AUG-10 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAGEE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down along Dry Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-AUG-10 12:10:00 to 05-AUG-10 12:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERIT
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down along Highway 43.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-AUG-10 12:16:00 to 05-AUG-10 12:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRAXTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down along Cox Road near Highway 49.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-AUG-10 12:22:00 to 05-AUG-10 12:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALLMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down in Gallman.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-AUG-10 12:25:00 to 05-AUG-10 12:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was down on Interstate 55 west of Crystal Springs.

Lightning in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-AUG-10 12:40:00 to 05-AUG-10 12:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKELAND
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning struck an apartment in Richland, causing minor damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-AUG-10 12:40:00 to 05-AUG-10 12:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORENCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were down just outside of the city limits.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-AUG-10 12:40:00 to 05-AUG-10 12:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING RIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were down on Owens Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-AUG-10 13:15:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were down in several spots in Jackson. Power lines were down on Northside Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-AUG-10 13:05:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRY GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees and power lines were down in the Dry Grove Community.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-AUG-10 12:55:00 to 05-AUG-10 12:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICE HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were down in the Crossgates Subdivision.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-AUG-10 13:00:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALUE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were down along Highway 471 near Brandon.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-AUG-10 13:25:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree was down along Airport Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-AUG-10 13:05:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICE HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 17.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were down in Pearl, and a tree fell on two vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-AUG-10 13:05:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUCKNEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Power lines were down along Lakeland Drive in Flowood near the Pearl River.

Lightning in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-AUG-10 13:10:00 to 05-AUG-10 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Lightning caused a house fire on Knights Bridge Road in Madison, resulting in major structural damage.

Hail in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-AUG-10 12:55:00 to 05-AUG-10 12:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALUE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-AUG-10 14:40:00 to 05-AUG-10 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: KOSCIUSKO
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were down in Kosciusko. Power outages were reported across Attala County.