Tropical Depression 13 formed on the evening of September 1, 2011 about 225 miles southwest of the mouth of the Mississippi River with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph. The depression moved very slowly, around 2 mph, across northern portions of the Gulf of Mexico. Through mid day on the 2nd, Tropical Depression 13 remained mostly stationary over the northern Gulf of Mexico, drenching Louisiana with several inches of rain. Around 1 pm on the 2nd, the depression was found to have strengthened to Tropical Storm strength by both Air Force Hurricane Hunter aircraft and local observations on oil rigs, becoming the 12th named storm of 2011. Tropical Storm Lee as it was named, had moved little and was located about 210 miles to the southwest of the mouth of the Mississippi River. Maximum sustained winds of 40 mph were found with the newly named tropical storm and a minimum central pressure of 1003 mb.
Lee continued to move very slowly on the 2nd and 3rd, while heavy rain and strong winds continued to lash southern Louisiana. By mid day on the 3rd, Lee stalled south of the Louisiana coast with sustained winds around 60 mph. Lee continued to meander just along or south of the Louisiana coast through the remainder of the day on the 3rd. During the early morning hours of the 4th, Tropical Storm Lee finally made landfall near Vermillion Bay, LA, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 45 mph. However, Lee was still moving very slowly to the north northeast, dumping large quantities of rain and spawning tornadoes across portions of southern Louisiana, southeastern Mississippi and other portions of the Gulf Coast.
As the center of Lee continued to trek northward, heavy rain bands spiraled across much of central Mississippi producing significant flooding issues. Rainfall amounts of 4 to 10 inches were common across the NWS Jackson County Warning Area, with a few locations reporting amounts of 10 to 13 inches. Significant flash flooding was reported in the Jackson metro area, along with a few locations in southern Mississippi. Reports from emergency manager officials indicated that at least 50 homes, 60 apartment units and several other buildings were flooded by Monday morning. Numerous vehicles in the Jackson area were flooded, primarily in low-lying parking spots. Dozens of roads and bridges were washed out in central Mississippi. U.S. Highway 80 and Interstate 20 east of Jackson were both closed due to high water. Locations in the Mississippi Delta, northeast Louisiana and southeast Arkansas saw the least amount of rainfall, with amounts generally ranging from one half of an inch to 2 inches. Rivers responded to the large volume of rain, with many points on the Pearl River rising to minor to low-end moderate flooding. Other smaller creeks also came close to flood stage.
In addition to the significant rainfall and flooding, tornadoes also occurred with Tropical Storm Lee. Four confirmed tornadoes occurred in the Jackson County Warning Area. As is the case with most tropical systems, these tornadoes were very brief and fairly weak. Much of the damage was EF-0 type damage, with mostly trees and limbs coming down. The strongest tornado was rated EF-1 near Collins, MS. Some structural damage occurred along with tree damage. This tornado tracked for 3 miles with maximum estimated winds at 90 mph.
Around 10pm on September 4th, Lee was downgraded to a Tropical Depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph. However, these winds were occurring well to the south and southeast of the center out over the Gulf of Mexico. The weakened cyclone was located about 55 miles to the west southwest of McComb, MS. The remnants of Lee got caught up with an approaching cold front and moved quickly to the northeast, dumping rainfall on the Mid-Atlantic region that was doused by Hurricane Irene only a week prior.
Select rainfall totals(inches) from across central Mississippi include Florence, MS(13.55), Forest, MS(12.82), Walnut Grove(12.59), 8mi south Philadelphia, MS(12.03), 5mi east Philadelphia, MS(12.00), 8mi west southwest Hattiesburg, MS(11.64), Prentiss, MS(11.33), and at the Jackson International Airport(11.15).

Flash Flood in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 06:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 07:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINGLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several county roads were under water.

Flash Flood in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 06:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 06:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water covered portions of West Walnut Road.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 02:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water was approaching mobile homes in the Highlands Mobile Home Park off Greenfield Road. Residents were moving cars to higher ground. An NWS employee saw water surrounding or beginning to enter multiple homes in the city of Florence. Steen Creek was rising out of its banks making roadways in the vicinity impassable.

Flash Flood in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 02:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARRISVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three homes and five mobile homes were flooded in Harrisville.

Flash Flood in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 04:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was covering a portion of Highway 15 North near Louisville.

Flash Flood in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 03:30:00 to 05-SEP-11 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZLEHURST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Extensive flash flooding occurred across Copiah County. Five roads were washed out. Multiple other roads were under water at some point Monday morning. Five homes were flooded in Georgetown. One person had to be rescued due to the high water.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 07:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 07:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Radio station WQST was flooded.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 04:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEBASTOPOL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Extensive flooding occurred along small creeks flowing into Tuscolameta Creek in northeast Scott County. Water lines indicated that water was many feet out of its banks, and was across numerous roads and affected several structures.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 05:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several structures were flooded.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 04:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads were flooded across the county.

Flash Flood in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 05:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHILADELPHIA ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads were underwater and numerous culverts were washed out across the county.  A cemetery was damaged by flood waters. A creek bank collapsed near Dixon causing a mudslide on County Road 127.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 05:35:00 to 05-SEP-11 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLYNN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads were flooded in town including Bell Avenue, and College and 15th Street.

Flash Flood in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 08:45:00 to 05-SEP-11 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERSIDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads were flooded around the city, as well as a few just outside the city. Two homes were flooded in Hattiesburg.

Flash Flood in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 08:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIGBEE VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A few roads were covered with water in Bigbee Valley.

Flash Flood in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 08:45:00 to 05-SEP-11 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three houses took on water in West Hattiesburg. Two roads were washed out, with 22 other roads flooded.

Heavy Rain in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 03:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PURVIS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A total of 9.81 inches of rain was measured during the early morning hours due to Lee.

Strong Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-SEP-11 15:00:00 to 03-SEP-11 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down onto a house on Opal Drive in Laurel.

Flash Flood in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 05:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIDGELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Brashears Creek was well out of its banks. Rice Road was closed due to water across it.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 05:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The creek running under Flowood Drive near the Air National Guard base was well out of its banks. Water was partially over Flowood Drive, and completely covering the access road to the base off of Flowood Drive. Eight cars at the Barnett Body Shop on the corner of Lakeland Drive and Airport Road had water half way up the doors.

Flash Flood in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 07:41:00 to 05-SEP-11 08:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several streets were flooded in Columbia, as well as across southwestern portions of the county.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 07:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 08:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads in southern Rankin County were flooded with several feet of water. At least a couple of water rescues had to be made by boat. Highway 469 was closed to due to flooding. White Road was also flooded.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 06:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 08:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were flooded in Scott County. Water was across Interstate 20 between mile markers 77 and 80. Structures were flooded in Forest on South Main Street. Homes and structures were flooded in the Ludlow community, with a few people trapped due to the high water.

Flash Flood in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 06:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OFAHOMA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few roads around Ofahoma were completely washed out. Highway 487 was closed due to water across it. Several other roads in eastern Leake County were completely washed out as well.

Strong Wind in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-SEP-11 12:35:00 to 03-SEP-11 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down around the county due to a combination of saturated soils and high wind gusts.

Strong Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-SEP-11 02:00:00 to 04-SEP-11 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down overnight and into the morning hours. Power outages occurred overnight.

Strong Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-SEP-11 08:00:00 to 04-SEP-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree limbs were blown down in Carnes. A tree was blown down near Rawl Springs.

Strong Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-SEP-11 23:30:00 to 04-SEP-11 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Leaf Road, Dickson Dice Road, Progress Road and several other roads all across the southeastern portion of the county.

Strong Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 00:30:00 to 05-SEP-11 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down around the county.

Strong Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down around the county. Four homes were damaged due to downed trees. A few trees were down across roads.

Strong Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down county-wide.

Strong Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 04:49:00 to 05-SEP-11 04:49:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across Route 2642.

Strong Wind in CHOCTAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 05:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across Highway 15 North between Ackerman and Mathiston. A tree was also blown down along the Natchez Trace Parkway.

Strong Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 05:10:00 to 05-SEP-11 05:10:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown onto a power line on Livingston Road.

Strong Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 03:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 05:10:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down around Crystal Springs.

Strong Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 03:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 05:20:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down around the county. A few power outages occurred. A car struck a fallen tree on Highway 27 south of I-20 injuring one occupant.

Strong Wind in WEBSTER, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 06:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Highway 50 in Walthall. Another tree was blown down on Crowell Road.

Strong Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 06:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Carson Road, Dogwood Boulevard, Golding Road and West Plymouth Road.

Strong Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 07:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 09:20:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down across the southern portion of the county.

Strong Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 08:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down around the county.

Strong Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 09:30:00 to 05-SEP-11 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down across several roads around the county.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 04:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous vehicles were flooded at the Laurel Park Apartments.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 04:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKHAVEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads south of Brookhaven were flooded.

Heavy Rain in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 00:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKHAVEN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rainfall total of 8.87 inches recorded at the Emergency Operations Center in Brookhaven due to Lee.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 11:30:00 to 05-SEP-11 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 80 at the Rankin County and Scott County line was closed due to flooding from Pelahatchie Creek.

Flash Flood in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-SEP-11 16:47:00 to 04-SEP-11 17:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEVELAND MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Bishop Road and College Street were flooded. A few other roads were flooded as well.

Tornado in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-SEP-11 18:45:00 to 04-SEP-11 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC LAURIN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public observed a brief tornado touchdown off Highway 49 near Camp Shelby. Maximum winds were estimated at 70 mph.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 02:30:00 to 05-SEP-11 03:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONGALOO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An apartment complex along Robinson Road in Jackson was evacuated due to flooding. Several roads around the city of Jackson were impassable due to flooded roadways. Water entered a few homes in the city. Water also entered two to three homes in Clinton. Three to four homes in the Meghan Road and Highland Cove area in Byram had water in them.

Flash Flood in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 03:30:00 to 05-SEP-11 04:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIDGELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several homes near Rice Road took on about a foot of water. Thirty people had to be evacuated.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 04:30:00 to 05-SEP-11 05:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Five buildings on the Bellhaven University campus were flooded. Two of the buildings received extensive damage due to the flood waters.

Flash Flood in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 04:30:00 to 05-SEP-11 07:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONGINO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Route 488 near the intersection with Highway 19 was flooded. Several roads in Philadelphia flooded, as well as portions of Highway 19 south of Philadelphia.

Flash Flood in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 04:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Highway 488 near Jolly Road was flooded.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 05:00:00 to 05-SEP-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous vehicles were flooded at the Laurel Park Apartments.

Flash Flood in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 07:15:00 to 05-SEP-11 08:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A bridge was washed out on Brown Road east of Way Road.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 07:45:00 to 05-SEP-11 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads were under water.

Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 19:30:00 to 05-SEP-11 20:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLAIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water rising out of the banks of Squirrel Branch and Richland Creeks flooded several homes, and crossed Old Highway 49 near Richland.

Flash Flood in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-SEP-11 07:45:00 to 04-SEP-11 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several streets were flooded in Columbia.

Tornado in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-SEP-11 19:05:00 to 04-SEP-11 19:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIAMSBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Two barns were heavily damaged along the tornado path. One home suffered minor roof and structural damage. A number of trees were snapped and uprooted. A wooden light pole was snapped and a couple of power lines downed. Maximum winds were estimated at 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-SEP-11 20:04:00 to 04-SEP-11 20:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: SERVICE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous large limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-SEP-11 20:55:00 to 04-SEP-11 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMLET
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous large limbs were blown down.

Tornado in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-SEP-11 21:45:00 to 04-SEP-11 21:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINEVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several trees were blown down and several large limbs were snapped along the path. Maximum winds were estimated at 70 mph.

Flash Flood in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-SEP-11 22:20:00 to 04-SEP-11 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIDGELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding occurred on Interstate 55 just south of the Natchez Trace Parkway exit. A few accidents occurred due to the water on the Interstate.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-SEP-11 22:30:00 to 04-SEP-11 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOHNSTONS STATION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads were flooded in the southern part of Lincoln County.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-SEP-11 00:29:00 to 05-SEP-11 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Tropical System
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Major flooding was reported on Carol Avenue in Florence with water almost inside of a mobile home.

Tornado in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-SEP-11 07:05:00 to 04-SEP-11 07:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: EPLEY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tornado briefly touched down damaging a few trees. The tornado was viewed by fire personnel who observed the minor tree damage and debris. Maximum winds were estimated at 75 mph.