Showers and thunderstorms occurred in a warm and very moist air mass. Very heavy rainfall resulted in a significant localized flooding event, with some locations receiving over 6 inches of rain in a short period of time. Numerous roads were covered in several inches of water, with waist deep water in some homes. Strong gusty winds with some of these storms resulted in some downed trees due to rain saturated ground.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JUL-17 11:40:00 to 24-JUL-17 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW SIGHT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Parts of Lipsey Street was covered in water, and yards were also covered in water. Water was on Highway 51 in the northeast part of the county, and was across Old Malcum Road.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JUL-17 11:50:00 to 24-JUL-17 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUCKNEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Flooding occurred on Farmington Station Blvd.

Flash Flood in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JUL-17 11:50:00 to 24-JUL-17 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARNES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Entrekin Road was flooded in multiple spots near Havard Road.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JUL-17 12:00:00 to 24-JUL-17 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANKIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Water was over Stratford Road.

Flash Flood in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JUL-17 14:00:00 to 24-JUL-17 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAXTERVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was over Entrekin Road.

Flash Flood in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JUL-17 14:00:00 to 24-JUL-17 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARNES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was over Red Creek and Mary Sollie roads.

Funnel Cloud in SUNFLOWER, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JUL-17 15:14:00 to 24-JUL-17 15:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALSTEAD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

There were multiple pictures of a funnel cloud.

Flash Flood in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUL-17 07:45:00 to 25-JUL-17 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLANCY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Antioch Road was flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUL-17 08:00:00 to 25-JUL-17 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PATTISON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water surrounded some mobile homes around Pattison.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUL-17 09:15:00 to 25-JUL-17 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: THAYER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water was on Hogchain Road near Bogue Chitto.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUL-17 10:15:00 to 25-JUL-17 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred on Cherry Street Extension and Ferguson Mill Road. Numerous roads in downtown New Hebron were flooded, including Highways 42 and 43 North and South. Water entered homes around Cherry Avenue and Highway 43. Highway 43 between Silver Creek and Highway 478 was closed by MDOT due to flooding. Highway 42 between New Hebron and Joe Buckley Road was closed due to flooding. The Hamburger House had 10 to 12 inches of water inside.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUL-17 11:00:00 to 25-JUL-17 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEBRON
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down on Rodeo Road.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUL-17 11:10:00 to 25-JUL-17 12:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Turpin Road washed out where a culvert ran underneath.

Flash Flood in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUL-17 11:40:00 to 25-JUL-17 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHIVERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred on Highway 43 near Shivers.

Flood in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUL-17 11:50:00 to 25-JUL-17 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKHAVEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads were flooded across the county.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUL-17 10:54:00 to 25-JUL-17 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUENTIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water ran over the bridge from the Homochitto River at Pleasant Valley and Low Water Bridge roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUL-17 12:50:00 to 25-JUL-17 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANGE
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Highway 43 near Grange Road.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUL-17 11:50:00 to 25-JUL-17 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATHORN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Stowey Parkman Road was flooded.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUL-17 13:04:00 to 25-JUL-17 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEBRON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ned Riley and Jones Ford roads were closed with the bridges submerged in water.

Flood in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUL-17 15:26:00 to 25-JUL-17 16:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HEBRON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding occurred on MS Highway 43 between New Hebron and the Simpson County line.

Flash Flood in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JUL-17 07:02:00 to 24-JUL-17 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARNES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The road at 342 Red Creek Road was covered with water.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JUL-17 09:40:00 to 24-JUL-17 09:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZLEHURST
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on County Farm Road near I-55. A tree was blown down on Damascus Road and another was blown down on I-55 near mile marker 57.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JUL-17 10:18:00 to 24-JUL-17 10:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW SIGHT
Magnitude: 30.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on a power line on Noah Trail NW.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUL-17 07:27:00 to 25-JUL-17 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKHAVEN MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 650.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Significant flash flooding occurred in Brookhaven, which resulted in six to ten inches of water on 10 to 12 streets in downtown Brookhaven. Brookhaven police blocked off Industrial Park Road due to flooding. Water entered some homes in Brookhaven, where three families needed to be rescued from their home, where the water was waist deep. Turpin Road washed out where a culvert ran underneath.