Showers and thunderstorms developed as a series of disturbances moved through the region. Some of these storms produced damaging wind gusts, lightning, flash flooding, and one tornado.

Lightning in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JUL-16 15:30:00 to 24-JUL-16 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALUE
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A transformer was struck in downtown Brandon. A few homes and businesses were without power.

Tornado in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-JUL-16 13:04:00 to 22-JUL-16 13:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANHAM
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief weak EF-0 tornado with maximum estimated winds of 80mph, touched down along Lyon Ranch Road and moved southwest. It crossed Lyon Ranch Road near Boleware Road before dissipating over a field. Some trees were uprooted and several large tree branches were snapped off. A makeshift carport collapsed onto a car and two porches had sheet metal roofing peeled partially back. An awning was also removed from an outbuilding and one other home had a large branch fall on the roof.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-JUL-16 11:55:00 to 22-JUL-16 11:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE COMO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Trees were blown down along Highway 528.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-JUL-16 12:15:00 to 22-JUL-16 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAY SPGS
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across Highway 18.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-JUL-16 12:20:00 to 22-JUL-16 12:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER RIDGE
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-JUL-16 13:45:00 to 22-JUL-16 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASSFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were down on Allen Deen and Good Hope Roads. A few trees were down on F. McNease Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-JUL-16 15:20:00 to 22-JUL-16 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZLEHURST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees and power lines were blown down in and around Hazlehurst.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-JUL-16 16:48:00 to 22-JUL-16 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: INTERSTATE CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large limb was down on Old Aberdeen Road. Two trees were blown down in Columbus.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 22-JUL-16 17:45:00 to 22-JUL-16 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SESSUMS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A couple of trees were blown down in the southeast corner of the county.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-JUL-16 15:30:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Judith Drive at Belaire Street was completely flooded. Flooding occurred on Flowood Drive, and at the intersection of Treetops Boulevard and Tops Street.