Anomoulsly high moisture content was present across the region as an upper disturbance moved through the area. This resulted in some flash flooding in addition to some severe storms. A dam break occurred, which resulted in some flooding across Franklin County in addition to heavy rain.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-17 04:46:00 to 19-JAN-17 04:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUENTIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Round Top Hill Road, near Pleasant Valley Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-17 06:55:00 to 19-JAN-17 06:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GEORGETOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees were blown down in the Georgetown area.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-17 07:30:00 to 19-JAN-17 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEADVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway 556 south of Highway 98 was blocked due to trees in the road.

Flash Flood in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-17 09:30:00 to 19-JAN-17 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRENTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was across Highway 481.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-17 11:51:00 to 19-JAN-17 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKHAVEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The road behind the Home Depot in Brookhaven was flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-17 16:24:00 to 19-JAN-17 16:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Powerlines were blown down on Springridge Road in Clinton. Two 18 wheeler trucks were entangled in the lines when they fell on I-20.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-17 06:23:00 to 19-JAN-17 06:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRONGHOPE
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A barn was totally destroyed along Anderson Road and there was some tree debris.

Tornado in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-17 07:53:00 to 19-JAN-17 07:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARATOGA
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down just east of Magee along Highway 28 at the intersection of Pine Grove Road. The tornado snapped a few trees here, then quickly grew and intensified. In the first half to 1 mile along Pine Grove Road, numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along with power lines being knocked down and some power poles snapped. Multiple homes had minor to moderate roof damage and most
of these were along the edge of the tornado. However, there were a few that were more directly in the path. These sustained heavier damage with one home completely destroyed. The roof was blown off along with most of the outer wall off. Here peak intensity was reached with winds estimated at 120 mph. Multiple sheds or large
barn type structures were heavily damaged or destroyed in this area as well. High end EF1 damage continued through the remainder of Simpson County where the tornado crossed C Stringer Road, Pine Grove Road again, and County Road 65 before moving into Smith County. Once in Smith County, most of the damage was from downed trees. The heaviest damage occurred as it crossed County Road 65 and County Road 108 where dozens of trees and several power lines were downed. A few
homes also sustained minor roof damage in this area. As the tornado crossed County Road 503, it weakened some but remained at EF1 intensity as it continued to the north-northeast and crossed County Road 114. The remainder of the damage was EF0 intensity as the tornado tracked west of Raleigh before it dissipated at Highway 35,
roughly 5 miles north of town. Maximum estimated winds were 120mph, which occurred in Simpson County. The total path length was 19.2 miles. One injury occurred.

Flash Flood in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-17 08:00:00 to 19-JAN-17 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZLEHURST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Many roads were flooded in the central and southern parts of the county.

Tornado in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-17 07:57:00 to 19-JAN-17 08:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: COHAY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down just east of Magee along Highway 28 at the intersection of Pine Grove Road. The tornado snapped a few trees here, then quickly grew and intensified. In the first half to 1 mile along Pine Grove Road, numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along with power lines being knocked down and some power poles snapped. Multiple homes had minor to moderate roof damage and most of these were along the edge of the tornado. However, there were a few that were more directly in the path. These sustained heavier damage with one home completely destroyed. The roof was blown off along with most of the outer wall off. Here peak intensity was reached with winds estimated at 120 mph. Multiple sheds or large
barn type structures were heavily damaged or destroyed in this area as well. High end EF1 damage continued through the remainder of Simpson County where the tornado crossed C Stringer Road, Pine Grove Road again, and County Road 65 before moving into Smith County. Once in Smith County, most of the damage was from downed trees. The heaviest damage occurred as it crossed County Road 65 and County Road 108 where dozens of trees and several power lines were downed. A few
homes also sustained minor roof damage in this area. As the tornado crossed County Road 503, it weakened some but remained at EF1 intensity as it continued to the north-northeast and crossed County Road 114. The remainder of the damage was EF0 intensity as the tornado tracked west of Raleigh before it dissipated at Highway 35,
roughly 5 miles north of town. Maximum estimated winds were 120mph, which occurred in Simpson County. The total path length was 19.2 miles. One injury occurred in Simpson County. Total path width was 500 yards.