A spring like weather system took shape on Feb 2 and set the stage for a round of severe storms with tornadoes. A large surface low developed across the Eastern Plains and Midwest with an attendant surface front that extended southward into the ArkLaMiss region. While the core of the best lift was over the Midwest, a combination of sufficient lift along with strong wind shear and instability coexisted across portions of East-Central Mississippi. Several supercell thunderstorms developed during the afternoon with a few producing tornadoes. One cell in particular was efficient at producing tornadoes and produced 3 before moving into Alabama where it produced a few more. This cell impacted Newton, Lauderdale, Kemper, and Noxubee Counties with tornadoes, 2 of which were strong and rated EF2.

Flood in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-FEB-16 07:30:00 to 03-FEB-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEADVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

MS Road 556 between US Highway 84 and US Highway 98 was flooded and closed in both directions.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 22:20:00 to 02-FEB-16 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDDICETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water covered several areas of a campground along the Homochitto River near Eddiceton. Some water rescues took place.

Tornado in KEMPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 15:53:00 to 02-FEB-16 16:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTERS
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down and crossed Graham Road and downed several trees. The tornado then tracked through a wooded area and crossed Highway 16 on the west side of Scooba. Here more trees were snapped or uprooted along with a few power poles that were pushed over. The tornado impacted the west side of Scooba and the western part of East Mississippi Community College. Here the baseball field fence was torn down along with some of the field buildings damaged. Two mobile buildings were heavily damaged in this area. Numerous trees were damaged along with a couple homes with minor roof damage. The tornado then crossed Highway 45 where more trees were snapped. The tornado reached its peak intensity as it approached and crossed Old Highway 45 Road. Dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted along the path and one well-built barn was totally destroyed. There was also a grove of pine trees that sustained extensive damage where roughly 85% were snapped leaving very little standing. At this location, there was evidence of multiple vortices. The tornado continued to the northeast and crossed Millington Road, heavily damaging trees. At the end of Mosley Road, a home sustained some minor roof damage. Here an exterior wood built carport was totally destroyed along with a sizeable metal shed. The tornado damaged a few other metal sheds here along with damaging more trees as it moved into a wooded area. The tornado continued moving through the wooded area in far northern Kemper County and then tracked into southeast Noxubee County. Tree damage was noted at the end of White Horse Road. The tornado dissipated in the wooded area in the Noxubee river bottom. Peak EF2 winds were around 115 mph. Total path length was 18.5 miles.

Tornado in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 16:18:00 to 02-FEB-16 16:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOKSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down and crossed Graham Road and downed several trees. The tornado then tracked through a wooded area and crossed Highway 16 on the west side of Scooba. Here more trees were snapped or uprooted along with a few power poles that were pushed over. The tornado impacted the west side of Scooba and the western part of East Mississippi Community College. Here the baseball field fence was torn down along with some of the field buildings damaged. Two mobile buildings were heavily damaged in this area. Numerous trees were damaged along with a couple homes with minor roof damage. The tornado then crossed Highway 45 where more trees were snapped. The tornado reached its peak intensity as it approached and crossed Old Highway 45 Road. Dozens of trees were snapped or uprooted along the path and one well-built barn was totally destroyed. There was also a grove of pine trees that sustained extensive damage where roughly 85% were snapped leaving very little standing. At this location, there was evidence of multiple vortices. The tornado continued to the northeast and crossed Millington Road, heavily damaging trees. At the end of Mosley Road, a home sustained some minor roof damage. Here an exterior wood built carport was totally destroyed along with a sizeable metal shed. The tornado damaged a few other metal sheds here along with damaging more trees as it moved into a wooded area. The tornado continued moving through the wooded area in far northern Kemper County and then tracked into southeast Noxubee County. Tree damage was noted at the end of White Horse Road. The tornado dissipated in the wooded area in the Noxubee river bottom. Peak EF2 winds were around 115 mph, which occurred in Kemper County. Maximum winds in Noxubee County were 75mph. Total path length was 18.5 miles. Maximum path width was 300 yards.

Tornado in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 15:19:00 to 02-FEB-16 15:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCHAMBERVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 1.45M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado began southwest of Collinsville near Honeysuckle Drive. It caused damage to numerous homes in this subdivision, mainly to roofs. The tornado then tracked northeast through other subdivisions along Magnolia Road, again causing roof damage that ranged from minor shingle damage to roofs completely destroyed. The tornado also caused extensive damage to a mobile home along Magnolia Drive. As the tornado crossed Highway 494, it caused additional roof damage to a home as well as lifting a mobile home. As the tornado crossed a subdivision along Collinsville Circle, it caused additional roof damage with some extensive. As the tornado tracked near Highway 19, it caused extensive damage to the several buildings of Collinsville Baptist Church. It was here at the church, as well as several of the homes and the mobile home in the subdivisions southwest of Collinsville, that saw the most intense damage and where the tornado was strongest. The tornado continued northeast and snapped or uprooted numerous trees. Minor fence and roof damage occurred at West Lauderdale High School. The tornado continued on into Kemper County.  Peak winds were 125 mph. Total path length was 21.4 miles with a max path width of 880 yards(half of a mile).

Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-FEB-16 04:00:00 to 03-FEB-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PELAHATCHIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

US Highway 80 was closed due to flooding near Mississippi Highway 43.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 21:00:00 to 03-FEB-16 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALUE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A vehicle was stranded along Marquette Road due to flash flooding.

Flood in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-FEB-16 07:16:00 to 03-FEB-16 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: D LO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway 149 between Sawmill Road and Charlie Newsome Road was closed as a result of flash flooding near Dabbs Creek.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 20:00:00 to 03-FEB-16 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON HAWKINS FLD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding occurred at Livingston Road and Mayes Street in Jackson.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 20:30:00 to 03-FEB-16 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred on Harrison Road near Highway 21.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 20:30:00 to 03-FEB-16 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEBASTOPOL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Street flooding occurred throughout the community.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 20:33:00 to 03-FEB-16 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Flash flooding occurred on Meadowlane Drive in Brandon. Water had covered roads and yards.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 21:19:00 to 03-FEB-16 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUCKNEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Flash flooding occurred on Flowood Drive, just north of Lakeland Drive. Some portions of the road were blocked off.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 21:20:00 to 03-FEB-16 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICE HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Flooding occurred in the Sunchase Subdivision. Water came within one foot of a home on Lincolns Drive.

Tornado in KEMPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 15:32:00 to 02-FEB-16 15:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRISMATIC
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado began southwest of Collinsville near Honeysuckle Drive. It caused damage to numerous homes in this subdivision, mainly to roofs. The tornado then tracked northeast through other subdivisions along Magnolia Road, again causing roof damage that ranged from minor shingle damage to roofs completely destroyed. The tornado also caused extensive damage to a mobile home along Magnolia Drive. As the tornado crossed Highway 494, it caused additional roof damage to a home as well as lifting a mobile home. As the tornado crossed a subdivision along Collinsville Circle, it caused additional roof damage with some extensive. As the tornado tracked near Highway 19, it caused extensive damage to the several buildings of Collinsville Baptist Church. It was here at the church, as well as several of the homes and the mobile home in the subdivisions southwest of Collinsville that saw the most intense damage and where the tornado was strongest. The tornado continued northeast and snapped or uprooted numerous trees. Minor fence and roof damage occurred at West Lauderdale High School. The tornado continued northeast crossing into Kemper County, mainly snapping or uprooting softwood and hardwood trees before it dissipated past Kipling Road. Peak EF2 winds were 125 mph in Lauderdale County. Maximum winds in Kemper County were 110mph. The maximum width was 880 yards as well in Lauderdale County. Total track length was 21.4 miles.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 15:08:00 to 02-FEB-16 15:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was blown down and blocked Carlisle street.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 12:00:00 to 02-FEB-16 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEARSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree was blown down on Sandy Lane in a backyard. The tree fell on a deck and damaged the deck and other contents.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 21:20:00 to 03-FEB-16 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GROVETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding occurred at Highway 481 North and Airport Road.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 21:00:00 to 03-FEB-16 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLYNN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash flooding occurred on Bluecutt Road and along Highway 50.

Strong Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 21:30:00 to 02-FEB-16 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree fell into a roof of a house on George Boutwell Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 13:10:00 to 02-FEB-16 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: PUCKETT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down along MS Highway 43 north of Puckett.

Tornado in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 14:48:00 to 02-FEB-16 14:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALHOUN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 120.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down just west of Highway 15 and tracked northeast across Highway 15 and Highway 504 damaging two homes and a mobile home. The tornado continued northeast across Shelby Road and Garvin Road, damaging the roof of a home and destroying two chicken houses. The most intense damage along the path was to the chicken houses. Numerous trees and power poles were snapped throughout its path before it dissipated near Brand Road. Maximum EF1 winds were 110 mph.

Hail in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 13:15:00 to 02-FEB-16 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SINGLETON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 21:30:00 to 03-FEB-16 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALEDONIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flooding occurred along Dowdle Road.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 21:55:00 to 03-FEB-16 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTERY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Flooding occurred on Williams Road. Water was in a home on 612 Williams Road. Four to five homes were evacuated.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 22:10:00 to 03-FEB-16 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flash flooding occurred on Lewis Street near Steens Creek Drive in Florence.

Flash Flood in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 17:00:00 to 02-FEB-16 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCHLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Some local ponds overflowed. 5.14 inches of rain was measured at a location on David Sherman and Lower Rockport Road. Part of David Sherman Road was flooded.

Flash Flood in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 20:42:00 to 02-FEB-16 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHILADELPHIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Flash flooding occurred on Martin Luther King Drive and Hopson Avenue. Water surrounded mobile homes and some cars were partially submerged. Some water rescues occurred.

Hail in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 15:30:00 to 02-FEB-16 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOWOOD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter to half dollar sized hail fell at Bass Pro Shops.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 16:42:00 to 02-FEB-16 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIR OAKS SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A road was washed out in the Fair River area.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 17:00:00 to 02-FEB-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAULETTE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A large pine tree was blown down along with other large limbs.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 22:20:00 to 02-FEB-16 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENTERPRISE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads were covered in water throughout the area.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 19:25:00 to 02-FEB-16 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAUGHN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple roads were flooded in Lincoln County.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 22:30:00 to 03-FEB-16 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: INTERSTATE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 17.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Seventeen roads were flooded across Lowndes County.

Tornado in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 17:27:00 to 02-FEB-16 17:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHUQUALAK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 170.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado started in town and was on the weak side as a few trees were uprooted and some limbs broken. More trees were snapped as it crossed the rail road tracks and it peaked in intensity as it crossed Highway 145. Here along Highway 145, numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. A brick gas station had a large portion of the roof lifted off. The old elementary school building was damaged as roughly a 60 foot section of roof was taken off. Many windows were blown out as well. The tornado continued northeast and crossed Highway 45, snapping more trees. More trees were downed at the end of Card Cemetery Road. Some minor tree damage was noted at Elon Road where the tornado dissipated. Peak winds were 110 mph.

Tornado in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 18:39:00 to 02-FEB-16 18:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: NESHOBA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 22.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado started just south of County Road 236 where it tore the tin roof off of a home and destroyed an outbuilding. A few hardwood trees were also snapped at this location. The tornado continued northeast to County Road 240 where it uprooted a hardwood tree and also snapped a few softwood trees. The tornado ended just north of County Road 240 snapping a few more trees along the way. Peak EF1 winds was 105 mph.

Flash Flood in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 19:10:00 to 02-FEB-16 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIXON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was flash flooding on County Road 410 which was about half a mile south of Highway 21 southwest of Philadelphia.

Flash Flood in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 19:10:00 to 02-FEB-16 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OCOBLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding occurred at Highway 16 East near Highway 482. Water was almost over Highway 16.

Flash Flood in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 19:10:00 to 02-FEB-16 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHILADELPHIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding occurred on Gum Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 20:26:00 to 02-FEB-16 20:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: D LO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Pinola-Braxton Road.

Flash Flood in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 20:40:00 to 02-FEB-16 22:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: D LO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding occurred on Gum Springs Road and Charlie Newsome Road.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 21:00:00 to 02-FEB-16 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEADVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding occurred along Meadville Gloster Road.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 17:30:00 to 02-FEB-16 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SONTAG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A road was washed out in the Songtag community.

Strong Wind in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-FEB-16 21:20:00 to 02-FEB-16 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Highway 37 near Hopewell Road.