As a warm front was draped across the region, an upper level disturbance moved across and brought heavy rain and some severe storms during the morning. The storm system developed further during the afternoon and a squall line formed ahead of an approaching cold front. This helped to bring tornadoes and additional severe weather to the region during the afternoon hours.

Flash Flood in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 12:23:00 to 02-JAN-17 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRUITLAND PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding occurred on Highway 49 near Fruitland Park Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 13:38:00 to 02-JAN-17 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRISTERS STORE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and powerlines were blown down across the southern part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 14:23:00 to 02-JAN-17 14:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: JAMESTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on 10 Mile Creek Road including one on a home. A powerline was brought down as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 14:59:00 to 02-JAN-17 15:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Lake Como Road and Shady Grove Moss Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 05:10:00 to 02-JAN-17 05:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENTVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down across a few roads.

Hail in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 05:35:00 to 02-JAN-17 05:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: TERRY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Lightning in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 06:42:00 to 02-JAN-17 06:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A house on Linden Place caught on fire due to lightning.

Hail in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 06:06:00 to 02-JAN-17 06:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROOK HILL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail fell in the Robinhood Community off of Highway 18 and Sanctuary Drive.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 06:07:00 to 02-JAN-17 07:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANGFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads were flooded, including Pinebrook Drive and Castlewoods Boulevard.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 05:54:00 to 02-JAN-17 06:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEARY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding occurred on Long Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 12:23:00 to 02-JAN-17 12:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIBLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down and blocked both southbound lanes of Highway 61 and trees were also blown down on Ellislie Plantation Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 12:27:00 to 02-JAN-17 12:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOHNSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down along Liberty Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 12:35:00 to 02-JAN-17 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHURCH HILL
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 12:53:00 to 02-JAN-17 12:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC NAIR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 13:02:00 to 02-JAN-17 13:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEADVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down in Meadville and in Bude.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 13:14:00 to 02-JAN-17 13:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUENTIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down along with a powerline and power pole.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 13:20:00 to 02-JAN-17 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKY SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down across the Natchez Trace Parkway.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 13:14:00 to 02-JAN-17 13:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: YOKENA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and powerlines were blown down along Highway 61 South.

Tornado in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 14:21:00 to 02-JAN-17 14:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARBO
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down about a mile west of Highway 49, near Rock Hill Road, and tracked quickly northeast doing a variety of tree and structural damage along its relatively short path length. A few structures received heavy damage near the crossing point of Highway 49 with a few large chicken coops being destroyed or receiving extensive damage about a mile east of Highway 49. The tornado then continued on for a few more miles doing lesser amounts of damage to a few structures before lifting just after crossing County Road 532. The maximum estimated wind speeds were 115mph.

Tornado in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 14:02:00 to 02-JAN-17 14:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUSH
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado started just west of Pinola and crossed Highway 28 as it tracked northeast for roughly 10 miles. The heaviest damage was along Highway 43 and Highway 13 where substantial tree damage occurred with many trees snapped and uprooted. Several homes sustained roof damage or damage due to trees on the structure. Four large sheds were heavily damaged. A chicken farm had 4 houses with moderate damage to mainly the roofs. The tornado passed just on the south side of Mendenhall and crossed Highway 49. Here more trees were damaged along with two structures sustaining roof damage. The tornado dissipated just after crossing Highway 49. The maximum estimated wind speeds were 110mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 13:22:00 to 02-JAN-17 13:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: COBBS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A barn was destroyed on Hunsucker Lane.

Hail in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 13:26:00 to 02-JAN-17 13:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKHAVEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 13:22:00 to 02-JAN-17 13:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIAMS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down around Brookhaven, including a tree that was blown onto a house near Cleveland and Chippewa streets. Some of these trees caused power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 13:30:00 to 02-JAN-17 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRONGHOPE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A shed and two barns were destroyed on Monticello Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 13:42:00 to 02-JAN-17 13:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDWOOD
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and powerlines were blown down on Highway 61 North.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 13:45:00 to 02-JAN-17 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYMOND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Highway 467.

Tornado in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 14:44:00 to 02-JAN-17 14:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRINGER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 65.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down near County Road 33B in Smith County and continued to the east before crossing County Road 5 and County Road 713(entering Jasper County), where many large trees were snapped and downed and some minor roof damage occurred to some homes along the path. The tornado continued to the east-northeast along County Road 10, snapping and downing more trees. The tornado finally lifted near Highway 15. The total path length was 3.9 miles, with about a mile of that in Smith County. The maximum estimated wind speed for the entire track was 105 mph, which rates the tornado as an EF1. The maximum width for the tornado was 275 yards.

Tornado in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 14:57:00 to 02-JAN-17 14:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCK HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down near Highway 11, about 2 miles south of downtown Purvis and around a mile west of Interstate 59. The tornado tracked quickly east/northeast across the interstate before dissipating after going about 1.5 miles into western Forrest County. Along its track, the tornado did mostly minor to moderate tree damage, although a few structures did receive modest damage inside Lamar County. The maximum estimated winds were 105 mph. The entire path length was 8.4 miles, of which about 6.5 miles occurred in Lamar County. The maximum width was 225 yards.

Tornado in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 15:28:00 to 02-JAN-17 15:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAVOY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This brief tornado touched down along Meehan-Savoy Road and tracked north-northeast as it paralleled I-59. A handful of trees were snapped or had large limbs broken off. The majority of the tree damage was blown toward the west as the storm motion was to the north-northeast. The maximum estimated winds were 75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 13:40:00 to 02-JAN-17 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOLA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and powerlines were blown down across the western part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 14:08:00 to 02-JAN-17 14:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANSE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down across Highway 469 near Foster Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 14:09:00 to 02-JAN-17 14:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOGAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was blown down on McDowell Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 14:18:00 to 02-JAN-17 14:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT OLIVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down at Mississippi 35 south of Mount Olive.

Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 14:31:00 to 02-JAN-17 14:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLINS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 9.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down and blocked Highway 49 south of Collins.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 14:42:00 to 02-JAN-17 14:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAXTERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Minor damage to a school along Highway 13.

Flash Flood in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 01-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 01-JAN-17 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERSIDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Water covered the road along Highway 49 between Hardy Street and Highway 42, near 4th Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 14:48:00 to 02-JAN-17 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAY SPGS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and powerlines were blown down both around Bay Springs and just north of Stringer. A tree was blown down on a home on North First Street in Bay Springs, and another was blown down on a home on County Road 17 north of Stringer.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 14:50:00 to 02-JAN-17 14:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: PURVIS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were blown down on Columbia-Purvis Road, including a tree that fell on a home. Trees were also blown down on Max White Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 02-JAN-17 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIGGTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across Pig Town Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 15:03:00 to 02-JAN-17 15:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEIDELBERG
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and powerlines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 15:09:00 to 02-JAN-17 15:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: EPPS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across Highway 49 at Dewitt Carter Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 15:10:00 to 02-JAN-17 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLODGETT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on County Line Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 15:09:00 to 02-JAN-17 15:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 15:12:00 to 02-JAN-17 15:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAGLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across Old River Road and Kennedy Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 15:15:00 to 02-JAN-17 15:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAUTUBBEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down along Highway 513 and on I-59.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 15:21:00 to 02-JAN-17 15:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: STONEWALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a vehicle along County Road 1681.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 15:22:00 to 02-JAN-17 15:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHUBUTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and powerlines were blown down along Highway 45 and Mississippi Highway 145.

Flash Flood in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 15:00:00 to 02-JAN-17 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIXIE PINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four to six inches of water covered Hall Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 15:30:00 to 02-JAN-17 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONITA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a house.

Flash Flood in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 14:59:00 to 02-JAN-17 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PURVIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding occurred on I-59 south of Mississippi Highway 589.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 15:45:00 to 02-JAN-17 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIZELIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across the road on Highway 39.

Lightning in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 16:20:00 to 02-JAN-17 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARKVILLE
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A lightning strike caused a structure fire in Starkville.

Tornado in JEFFERSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 13:02:00 to 02-JAN-17 13:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERTH
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down along Perth Road and tracked northeast across Highway 28 in central Jefferson County. Damage was only to trees with many limbs broken and a couple dozen snapped or uprooted trees. After crossing Highway 28, the tornado mainly tracked just to the south of Old 20 Road for a couple of miles before dissipating. Maximum estimated winds were 85 mph.

Tornado in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 14:43:00 to 02-JAN-17 14:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMMERLAND
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down near County Road 33B in Smith County and continued to the east before crossing County Road 5 and County Road 713(entering Jasper County), where many large trees were snapped and downed and some minor roof damage occurred to some homes along the path. The tornado continued to the east-northeast along County Road 10, snapping and downing more trees. The tornado finally lifted near Highway 15. The total path length was 3.9 miles, with about a mile of that in Smith County. The maximum estimated wind speed for the entire track was 105 mph, which rates the tornado as an EF1. The maximum width for the tornado was 275 yards.

Tornado in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 13:14:00 to 02-JAN-17 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEYTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado started on Moss Down Lane and tracked northeast for just over 5 miles. The heaviest damage occurred where it crossed Highway 547. Here many trees were snapped and uprooted along with power lines down and damage to a few sheds. The remainder of the path consisted of damage to trees. Maximum estimated winds were 95 mph.

Tornado in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 13:21:00 to 02-JAN-17 13:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASEYVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down southwest of Norton Assink Road in northwest Lincoln County and tracked northeast into southern Copiah County. The heaviest damage was along Jackson-Liberty Road, Old Red Star Road and Shady Grove Lane. Heavy tree damage occurred at this location. Historic Sweetwater Methodist Church was damaged where it was pushed off its foundation. Moderate wall damage occurred due to this. Further northeast along the path, several sheds were damaged and some minor roof damage was noted to a few homes. The tornado crossed Sylvarena Road where more trees were down and a mobile home had the roof blown off along Brownswell Road. The tornado dissipated just to the northeast of there. Maximum estimated winds for the entire tornado path was 110mph, but max winds in Lincoln County was 105mph. Total path length was 6.8 miles and total width was 300 yards.

Tornado in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 13:22:00 to 02-JAN-17 13:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEETSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down southwest of Norton Assink Road in northwest Lincoln County and tracked northeast into southern Copiah County. The heaviest damage was along Jackson-Liberty Road, Old Red Star Road and Shady Grove Lane. Heavy tree damage occurred at this location. Historic Sweetwater Methodist Church was damaged where it was pushed off its foundation. Moderate wall damage occurred due to this. Further northeast along the path, several sheds were damaged and some minor roof damage was noted to a few homes. The tornado crossed Sylvarena Road where more trees were down and a mobile home had the roof blown off along Brownswell Road. The tornado dissipated just to the northeast of there. Maximum estimated winds for the entire tornado path, as well as in Copiah County, was 110mph. Total path length was 6.8 miles and total width was 300 yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 13:30:00 to 02-JAN-17 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALLATIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree fell onto a mobile home and split it.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 13:32:00 to 02-JAN-17 13:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOGUE CHITTO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHARKEY, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 13:42:00 to 02-JAN-17 13:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 14:27:00 to 02-JAN-17 14:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUB
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Powerlines and power poles were blown down along Highway 13 at Old River Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 14:30:00 to 02-JAN-17 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOT COFFEE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Multiple trees were blown down along a mile long stretch of Highway 37 in far northeast Covington County.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 15:10:00 to 02-JAN-17 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAXIE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several homes were damaged.

Tornado in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-17 14:52:00 to 02-JAN-17 14:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: PURVIS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down near Highway 11, about 2 miles south of downtown Purvis and around a mile west of Interstate 59. The tornado tracked quickly east/northeast across the interstate before dissipating after going about 1.5 miles into western Forrest County. Along its track, the tornado did mostly minor to moderate tree damage, although a few structures did receive modest damage inside Lamar County. The maximum estimated winds were 105 mph. The entire path length was 8.4 miles, of which about 6.5 miles occurred in Lamar County. The maximum width was 225 yards.