A potent storm system brought a prolonged outbreak of severe thunderstorms to the Lower Mississippi Valley region from the afternoon hours of New Years Eve lasting through the morning hours of New Years Day. This rare combination of high instability and wind shear is mainly what supported the large outbreak that included multiple strong tornadoes. National Weather Service storm survey teams found 11 total tornadoes that occurred during this event. Of the 11, two were EF-3 and two were EF-2. Six were EF-1 with one EF-0. Damaging straight line winds also brought down numerous trees and large limbs across the area. Large hail also occurred during the event with reports ranging from quarter to golf ball size. In addition, flash flooding was a significant issue across the area. Roads were flooded in several locations, some vehicles were submerged in flood waters, and a few evacuations took place as a result of rising flood waters.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 01:08:00 to 01-JAN-11 01:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down along King Road and Highway 21.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 01:25:00 to 01-JAN-11 01:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEEMER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down south of Philadelphia.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 01:30:00 to 01-JAN-11 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OCOBLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down along Mississippi Highway 486.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 01:39:00 to 01-JAN-11 01:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: POLKVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down around Polkville.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 01:47:00 to 01-JAN-11 01:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLYNN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree and a few power lines were blown down northwest of Columbus.

Flash Flood in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 02:15:00 to 01-JAN-11 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHILADELPHIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding had occurred over Main and Beacon streets in front of Walmart. Some roads were closed. One car was disabled by flood waters. Rainfall at the 911 center was 2.42 inches.

Flash Flood in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 02:30:00 to 01-JAN-11 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OCOBLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flooding was reported on County Road 529 in the Bloomfield community.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 02:30:00 to 01-JAN-11 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANKIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A portion of Shiloh Road was flooded.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 02:40:00 to 01-JAN-11 04:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: INTERSTATE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Some roads were flooded across the county.

Flash Flood in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 03:00:00 to 01-JAN-11 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACON MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Some roads were flooded in the city of Macon. Several cars were stalled due to the flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 03:03:00 to 01-JAN-11 03:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: OCOBLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Power lines were blown down in the Tucker Community.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 03:30:00 to 01-JAN-11 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAMASCUS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A foot of water was reported over Mississippi Highway 21 at Mississippi Highway 492 near Sebastopol.

Tornado in KEMPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 02:00:00 to 01-JAN-11 02:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLIS STORE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado began near Kellis Store Road where several soft and hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted.  The tornado continued northeast to Weaver Sciples Mill Road where it took the roof off of a home along with a couple of load bearing walls. Numerous hardwood and softwood trees were also snapped at this location. Across the street, a portion of a roof was taken off and a shed was also destroyed. The tornado continued northeast and crossed into Noxubee County where it caused significant damage along Gholson Road. One home sustained roof damage and windows were blown out. In addition, numerous hardwood and softwood trees were snapped. Two outbuildings were also destroyed at this location. Across the street, a well built garage was destroyed along with significant damage to a couple of other outbuildings. Trees were blown down and a shop was damaged along Gholson Road. Maximum winds were around 125 mph. Total path length across both Kemper and Noxubee Counties was 6 miles.

Tornado in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 02:07:00 to 01-JAN-11 02:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: GHOLSON
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado began near Kellis Store Road where several soft and hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted.  The tornado continued northeast to Weaver Sciples Mill Road where it took the roof off of a home along with a couple of load bearing walls. Numerous hardwood and softwood trees were also snapped at this location. Across the street, a portion of a roof was taken off and a shed was also destroyed. The tornado continued northeast and crossed into Noxubee County where it caused significant damage along Gholson Road. One home sustained roof damage and windows were blown out. In addition, numerous hardwood and softwood trees were snapped. Two outbuildings were also destroyed at this location. Across the street, a well built garage was destroyed along with significant damage to a couple of other outbuildings. Trees were blown down and a shop was damaged along Gholson Road. Maximum winds were around 125 mph. Total path length across both Kemper and Noxubee Counties was 6 miles.

Tornado in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 01:15:00 to 01-JAN-11 01:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARKVILLE BRYAN ARP
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado began near the south side of the Starkville Airport. As the tornado moved along Miley and Industrial Park Roads, it downed several trees, peeled back the roof and blew in the overhead door on a metal commercial building, and pushed over a semi-trailer. The tornado then crossed the Starkville Sportsplex, blowing over a number of soccer goals and dugouts, and damaging some fencing. The tornado then moved across a couple of apartment complexes along Lynn Lane, where it did its most intense damage. It removed the entire roofing structure of one apartment building, and blew the facade off another building. A number of apartment buildings suffered shingle or fascia damage. After causing this damage, the tornado moved across Louisville Road near the intersection with Academy Road. It blew off part of the roof of a carwash near this intersection, and also caused minor roof and gutter damage to a church. The tornado moved along Academy Road, downing some powerlines and causing some minor roof damage before dissipating. The Starkville ASOS had a wind gust of 52 mph. Maximum winds in the tornado were estimated at 95 mph.

Tornado in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 02:25:00 to 01-JAN-11 02:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC LEOD
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Initial damage was numerous snapped hard and softwood trees along E. Spann Road. The tornado moved northeast and caused significant damage to a dairy farm on Paulette Road. Numerous buildings were destroyed including a barn, a milk house, a silo, and a mobile home. The tornado also uprooted large trees and snapped several power poles. A horse trailer tumbled for approximately 100 yards. Debris was scattered approximately one mile to the northeast. The tornado continued on and destroyed a metal farm building and an office off of Stan Tabor Road and also pushed an 18 wheeler approximately 25 yards. The second story of a home was destroyed along with a metal building just off of Hwy 14. Numerous trees were snapped at this location with one tree being completely debarked.
The tornado continued on and destroyed some metal buildings at a pig farm and also overturned a pivot. A barn was destroyed along with roof damage to a home along Stoke Williams Road. The tornado ended near Koehn Road where a few trees were snapped. The tornado was rated EF-3 based on the damage to the dairy farm and the metal building off of Stan Tabor Road. The remainder of the damage was generally EF-1 in nature. Maximum winds were around 140 mph.

Tornado in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 00:02:00 to 01-JAN-11 00:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOYETTE
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 2.00M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado began in the vicinity of State Highway 12, east southeast of Durant. The tornado moved roughly east-northeast, initially producing damage of EF1 intensity to trees, and damaging the roof of at least one home. As the tornado approached State Highway 19, it intensified and began causing extensive tree damage, snapping and uprooting hundreds of trees. After crossing Highway 19, it caused extensive damage to a church conference center, heavily damaging the roof of the main church building and causing major damage to several camp buildings. In this area, the tornado also caused significant roof damage to several homes and destroyed a number of outbuildings. From here, the tornado continued east northeast, continuing to cause major tree damage as it crossed state Highway 35 at Hesterville. As a wide, strong tornado moving through a heavily forested area, this tornado was a major destroyer of timber, snapping or uprooting thousands of trees. The tornado eventually weakened and dissipated to the north of Ethel. There were two injuries north northeast of the Sallis Community. Additionally, several vehicles were damaged near Sallis. Maximum winds were around 145 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 01:25:00 to 01-JAN-11 01:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEEMER
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A fireworks tent was blown down along with the awning of M & S Furniture.

Flash Flood in KEMPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 03:30:00 to 01-JAN-11 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEYSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Portions of Old Scooba Road were flooded.

Heavy Rain in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 04:45:00 to 01-JAN-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRINGER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Measured 2.3 inches of rain in just over an hour at Stringer.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 00:27:00 to 01-JAN-11 00:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHARON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree and a power line were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 00:12:00 to 01-JAN-11 00:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRAXTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A few trees were blown down near Braxton.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 03:30:00 to 01-JAN-11 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads were flooded across the county. A few residents were evacuated in the cities of Forest and Morton.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 03:42:00 to 01-JAN-11 03:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLINSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Some trees were blown down in Collinsville.

Flash Flood in KEMPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 03:45:00 to 01-JAN-11 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLIS STORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A portion of Sciples Mill and Thomas Mill Pond Roads were flooded.

Flash Flood in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 00:25:00 to 01-JAN-11 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DURANT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several streets were flooded in the city of Durant.

Flash Flood in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 00:35:00 to 01-JAN-11 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Street flooding was reported in the city of Canton. Rice Road in Madison also flooded.

Flash Flood in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 02:15:00 to 01-JAN-11 02:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PATRICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Some streets were flooded in Starkville.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 02:20:00 to 01-JAN-11 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large section of Coopeville Road was washed out.

Flash Flood in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 01:05:00 to 01-JAN-11 01:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC COOL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Due to locally heavy rainfall, a few roads were reported to be under water and a portion of Highway 411 was closed.

Tornado in CHOCTAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 00:40:00 to 01-JAN-11 00:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEIR
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 65.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado developed just southwest of Weir and impacted the south parts of the community. The first observed damage was several large pines snapped in the yard of a house. A tree fell on the house and significant roof damage occurred. The tornado continued northeast, snapping and uprooting several more pine trees. As it crossed Main Street, along with tree damage, it also blew the skirting off a mobile home, and caused shingle and other minor roof damage to a church. The tornado then crossed Highway 407, and just east of the highway it caused shingle, skirting, and other minor wind damage to a mobile home, blew the roof off a shed, and snapped several hardwood trees. The tornado dissipated just northeast of this location. Maximum winds were around 95 mph.

Flash Flood in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 02:30:00 to 01-JAN-11 04:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOUCHSTONE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Due to locally heavy rain, a portion of Harrisville-Braxton Road was under water.

Tornado in KEMPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 02:56:00 to 01-JAN-11 03:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAMASCUS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 110.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down 13 miles southwest of De Kalb and produced a path of damage for 11 miles. Along the path, a roof was blown off a wood frame house and several other homes had minor shingle damage. Numerous outbuildings were either severely damaged or destroyed. Numerous hardwood and softwood trees were snapped and uprooted along the path of the storm. Maximum winds were around 105 mph.

Tornado in CHOCTAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 00:46:00 to 01-JAN-11 00:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEIR
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado snapped and uprooted a number of pine trees along a narrow path. A couple of small outbuildings also had some roof damage. Maximum winds were 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 01:20:00 to 01-JAN-11 01:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down along Mississippi Highway 488.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 01:22:00 to 01-JAN-11 01:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few pine trees were blown down across County Road 210 between County Roads 109 and 301.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 01:25:00 to 01-JAN-11 01:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIXON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Power lines were blown down along Country Road 412 and Country Road 359.

Flash Flood in WEBSTER, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 00:30:00 to 01-JAN-11 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLEFONTAINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall of between 3 and 4 inches caused a road west of Walthall to go under water for a period of time.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-11 03:30:00 to 01-JAN-11 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water had covered the west bound lanes of Interstate 20 near mile marker 80.