Another round of severe weather occurred on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as anomalously warm and moist conditions continued over the ArkLaMiss region. This, combined with another upper level disturbance, brought additional flooding and damaging winds. One tornado and many instances of large hail occurred.

Hail in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-DEC-15 16:10:00 to 24-DEC-15 16:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: TERRY
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A swath of hail to the size of baseballs fell from just west of Terry to the Jackson area. Baseball size hail was reported along Green Gable Road near Terry. Vehicles windshields were cracked after encountering baseball size hail while on I-55. At least 2 inch size hail was reported in Byram. Quarter size hail was noted in Jackson.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-DEC-15 16:35:00 to 24-DEC-15 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST JACKSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Utility lines were blown down at Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Carver Street in Jackson.

Flash Flood in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-DEC-15 17:00:00 to 24-DEC-15 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAUREL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding occurred around Laurel. City pumps were used to lower water levels.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-DEC-15 18:05:00 to 24-DEC-15 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was blown down on Highway 15.

Flash Flood in CARROLL, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-DEC-15 08:00:00 to 25-DEC-15 08:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARROLLTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads were flooded around the county. A few streets in Carrollton were also flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-DEC-15 09:02:00 to 25-DEC-15 09:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUCK HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across Highway 51 near Devalda Drive.

Flash Flood in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-DEC-15 09:15:00 to 25-DEC-15 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEVELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Numerous streets were flooded around Cleveland. Cooperative observer measured 2.14 inches of rain in less than 2 hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-DEC-15 14:34:00 to 25-DEC-15 14:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLYNN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Power lines were blown down on the north side of Columbus.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-DEC-15 15:44:00 to 25-DEC-15 15:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down.

Tornado in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-DEC-15 15:51:00 to 25-DEC-15 15:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINEVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A chicken house was damaged with a tin roof partially torn off along with trees downed. This damage occurred along County Road 529. Residents witnessed the tornado move through the area. The maximum estimated winds were 80mph.

Flash Flood in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-DEC-15 14:45:00 to 24-DEC-15 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TATUMS CAMPS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding occurred at the entrance to Big Bay Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-DEC-15 16:27:00 to 25-DEC-15 16:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKORY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down.

Flash Flood in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-DEC-15 14:45:00 to 24-DEC-15 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATTIESBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Street flooding occurred around Hattiesburg.