Much needed heavy rain fell across the ArkLaMiss beginning on the 20th and continuing into the 21st ahead of an approaching cold front. High moisture content was present ahead of this front as atmospheric profiles showed moisture content nearing two standard deviations above normal for late September. This set the stage for several inches of rain to fall over a region that was seeing below normal monthly rainfall, burn bans and high fire danger. A steady rain fell during the overnight hours of the 20th into the 21st, bringing a widespread one to three inches of rain to the ArkLaMiss. The heaviest rain fell along the Natchez Trace Parkway corridor, where three to five inches of rain fell.
In addition to the rains, five tornadoes occurred during the evening and overnight hours. These tornadoes were small and brief, and were embedded in the rain shield as it sweeped across the region. The first three tornadoes that occurred were in smaller discrete cells, while the last two occurred in a strong rain band. Much of the damage was minor, and no fatalities or injuries occurred.

Tornado in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-SEP-13 22:54:00 to 20-SEP-13 22:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEESDALE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado briefly touched down near Highway 84 and Ratcliffe Farm Road. A couple dozen trees were snapped and uprooted with several trees down across the CN railroad track. Maximum sustained winds were 100 mph.

Tornado in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-SEP-13 22:30:00 to 20-SEP-13 22:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGSTON
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Two homes were damaged along Kingston Road. Both homes lost good portions of their roofs. Other housing materials were then found downstream in the field beyond the homes. Maximum sustained winds were 115 mph.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-SEP-13 00:50:00 to 21-SEP-13 01:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYMOND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A car was stalled in two feet of water on Hinds Blvd in Raymond.

Flash Flood in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-SEP-13 04:55:00 to 21-SEP-13 05:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Portions of High School Avenue and Church Street were under water.

Flash Flood in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-SEP-13 06:11:00 to 21-SEP-13 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAUREL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Teresa Street underpass was flooded.

Tornado in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-SEP-13 01:53:00 to 21-SEP-13 01:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUFUS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado completely destroyed one chicken house, heavily damaged another chicken house, and snapped a tree along Gaddis Myers Road. Maximum sustained winds were 100 mph.

Tornado in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-SEP-13 02:33:00 to 21-SEP-13 02:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: KLEIN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A chicken house, a hay barn, and a trailer were damaged near the intersection of Smith County Road 504 and Smith County Road 504-C. Maximum sustained winds were 95 mph.

Tornado in SUNFLOWER, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-SEP-13 18:24:00 to 20-SEP-13 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: DWIGGINS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This tornado touched down briefly causing minor damage to a house, shed, and carport. Numerous large limbs were knocked down and several trees were also downed. The sign at a church was also damaged. Maximum sustained winds were 75 mph.

Tornado in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-SEP-13 20:57:00 to 20-SEP-13 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTINVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado tracked across a rural wooded area and snapped several large trees. Maximum sustained winds were 75 mph.