Diurnal storms developed each afternoon during the period as a result of a warm and moist air mass in place across the ArkLaMiss. The storms produced thunderstorm wind damage and hail, typical for this time of year in Mississippi. Slow storm motions led to some flash flooding as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JUL-12 16:20:00 to 19-JUL-12 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: YOKENA
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree was reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-JUL-12 14:20:00 to 20-JUL-12 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA MARION ARPT
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One tree was reported down.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-JUL-12 09:35:00 to 21-JUL-12 09:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKHAVEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was covering California Road and Weeks Lane Road near Loyd Star.

Lightning in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-JUL-12 05:25:00 to 21-JUL-12 05:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHARON
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

New Beginnings Baptist Church was struck by lightning, causing a fire that burned the church down.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-JUL-12 06:00:00 to 21-JUL-12 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Some roads were flooded around Martin.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-JUL-12 08:43:00 to 21-JUL-12 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FANNIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Water was flowing across Church Road near Fannin.

Flash Flood in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-JUL-12 16:33:00 to 18-JUL-12 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATTIESBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Some street flooding occurred in several parts of Hattiesburg. Water was up to the windows of a car near 40th Avenue and Montague Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-JUL-12 14:30:00 to 18-JUL-12 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAUREL
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down in northern Laurel.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-JUL-12 16:10:00 to 18-JUL-12 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: EATONVILLE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across Peps Point Road.

Flash Flood in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-JUL-12 17:15:00 to 18-JUL-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water damaged a culvert causing flooding on Lucky Leaf Drive with some of the water approaching a home. Several other roads in West Hattiesburg were flooded as well.

Flash Flood in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JUL-12 08:50:00 to 19-JUL-12 09:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding occurred on Highway 15.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JUL-12 14:25:00 to 19-JUL-12 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON HAWKINS FLD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down on Overstreet Avenue.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JUL-12 14:30:00 to 19-JUL-12 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Up to one foot of water was covering part of Lakeland Drive near St. Dominic's Hospital. Water was covering the road at Ridgewood Road and Sheffield Drive. Several other roads around the city of Jackson were flooded as well.

Flash Flood in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JUL-12 14:45:00 to 19-JUL-12 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON CAMPBELL ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding occurred along the south end of Highland Colony Parkway and Rice Road east of Canton. Several other roads around the city were flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUMPHREYS, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JUL-12 15:45:00 to 19-JUL-12 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELZONI
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A small metal pump house was blown over. There was also some minor roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUMPHREYS, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JUL-12 16:35:00 to 19-JUL-12 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKLYN
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An eighteen wheeler was blown over.

Hail in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-JUL-12 04:55:00 to 21-JUL-12 04:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JUL-12 14:25:00 to 19-JUL-12 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree and power lines were down.