Showers and thunderstorms occurred as a strong low pressure system moved through the region. Some of these storms produced flash flooding, damaging wind gusts, and a couple of tornadoes.

Flash Flood in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-OCT-15 16:00:00 to 31-OCT-15 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOSO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A culvert was washed out on Duck Hill Road. The road was closed for a period of time until it was repaired.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-OCT-15 13:45:00 to 31-OCT-15 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A portion of Walker Road was washed out.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-OCT-15 13:00:00 to 31-OCT-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOGUE CHITTO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two trees were blown down on Yellow Pine Street and Bogue Chitto Road.

Tornado in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-OCT-15 14:46:00 to 31-OCT-15 14:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA MARION ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This weak tornado touched down along Lampton Hill Top Road and moved east-northeast to Enon Road. A few trees were blown down and limbs snapped along a narrow path. Maximum winds were 75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-OCT-15 15:23:00 to 31-OCT-15 15:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down along Sullivan Kilrain Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-OCT-15 15:55:00 to 31-OCT-15 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOODWATER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down along County Road 220 in the Beaverdam Community.

Flash Flood in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-OCT-15 15:46:00 to 31-OCT-15 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAUREL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several city streets were flooded in Laurel. These included Audubon Drive to Old Bay Springs Road, and 5th Avenue at 13th Street. Flash flooding also occurred at Ellisville Blvd. near the Coke plant.

Flash Flood in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-OCT-15 16:25:00 to 31-OCT-15 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: STONEWALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were homes with water in them.

Heavy Rain in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-OCT-15 15:50:00 to 31-OCT-15 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOSO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four inches of rain was measured.

Heavy Rain in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-OCT-15 15:50:00 to 31-OCT-15 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAUREL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two inches of rain was measured.

Flash Flood in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-OCT-15 15:58:00 to 31-OCT-15 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ERRATA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highway 537 was flooded near the Jasper/Jones county line.

Tornado in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-OCT-15 14:27:00 to 31-OCT-15 14:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: PICKWICK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This brief tornado developed along Lowery Loop, crossing New Hope Road, and ending along Pounds Road. It caused damage to the roofs of several homes and destroyed several sheds. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. Estimated maximum winds were 95 MPH.

Tornado in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-OCT-15 15:24:00 to 31-OCT-15 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This weak tornado touched down along Richburg Road just west of I-59. It tracked east northeast for 4.5 miles across a neighborhood and US Highway 11 before lifting at McCall Street and Barkley Road. The damage was mainly to trees where many of these had broken limbs with several even uprooted. Some homes had minor damage from downed trees or shingles torn off the roof. Estimated maximum winds were 85 mph.

Tornado in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-OCT-15 15:25:00 to 31-OCT-15 15:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONHOMIE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 17.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This weak tornado touched down along Richburg Road just west of I-59. It tracked east northeast for 4.5 miles across a neighborhood and US Highway 11 before lifting at McCall Street and Barkley Road. The damage was mainly to trees where many of these had broken limbs with several even uprooted. Some homes had minor damage from downed trees or shingles torn off the roof. Estimated maximum winds were 85 mph.

Flash Flood in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-OCT-15 16:00:00 to 31-OCT-15 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SERVICE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A driveway was washed out on John Hill Road.

Flash Flood in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-OCT-15 16:30:00 to 31-OCT-15 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUITMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was a sinkhole at the intersection of Anderson Street and Dogwood Avenue. The sinkhole was approximately 6 feet deep and 10 feet in diameter. Multiple businesses were flooded on Main and Back Streets, including the EOC. There was 2 inches of water in the EOC.

Flash Flood in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-OCT-15 16:00:00 to 31-OCT-15 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEBRON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A store was flooded at the intersection of Highway 84 and Todd Road.