A strong upper level disturbance interacted with a very warm and humid air mass in place across the region allowing several severe thunderstorms to develop during the afternoon. Wind damage occurred as a result of these storms, in addition to damage as a result of lightning.

Flash Flood in WEBSTER, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-AUG-12 08:30:00 to 09-AUG-12 08:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CADARETTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads were flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-AUG-12 05:30:00 to 09-AUG-12 05:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANTEE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of trees were blown down.

Flash Flood in CHOCTAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-AUG-12 09:00:00 to 09-AUG-12 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHERWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was reported across several roads near Mathiston.

Flash Flood in GRENADA, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-AUG-12 09:15:00 to 09-AUG-12 09:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRENADA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Some minor street flooding occurred in Grenada.

Flash Flood in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-AUG-12 15:15:00 to 09-AUG-12 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAUREL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple streets were flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-AUG-12 15:25:00 to 09-AUG-12 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

At least four trees were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-AUG-12 13:00:00 to 09-AUG-12 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEARY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five trees were blown down blocking roadways in the Brandon and Cleary areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-AUG-12 14:20:00 to 09-AUG-12 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONHOMIE
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down at Elks Road and Homestead Road near the Dixie community, as well as on James Street. The roof of a mulit-purpose building was damaged in the area as well. A 64 mph wind gust was measured by the ASOS at the Hattiesburg Municipal Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-AUG-12 14:20:00 to 09-AUG-12 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRENTISS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down across several roads near Prentiss.

Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-AUG-12 14:45:00 to 09-AUG-12 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PICKERING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down at the intersection of US Highway 49 and MS Highway 598.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-AUG-12 14:50:00 to 09-AUG-12 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: (PIB)PINE BELT RGNL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down across several roads near Moselle and near Ellisville.

Lightning in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-AUG-12 14:55:00 to 09-AUG-12 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAUREL
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning caused transformer fires at several locations in Laurel.

Lightning in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-AUG-12 15:42:00 to 09-AUG-12 15:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lightning struck a power pole causing some power outages.

Lightning in WEBSTER, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-AUG-12 05:20:00 to 09-AUG-12 05:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANTEE
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A home was struck by lightning resulting in a fire that burned the house down.

Lightning in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-AUG-12 15:00:00 to 09-AUG-12 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLISVILLE
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning caused a transformer fire at Jones County Junior College. The fire caused damage to an adjacent building.