A cold front moved through the region, and then stalled southeast of the area. Some flash flooding and wind damage occurred in association with this system. Some gradient wind damage also occurred out ahead of the approaching cold front.

Flash Flood in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 15:31:00 to 27-DEC-18 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple streets inside the Hattiesburg city limits were flooded.

Flash Flood in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 15:35:00 to 27-DEC-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOXWORTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Intense rainfall caused a mudslide from a gravel road to pour mud and gravel across  Highway 586. The road had to be closed for a  period of time to remove the large amounts  of earth debris.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 13:16:00 to 27-DEC-18 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST JACKSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two cars were submerged under water on Monument St at the viaduct.

Flash Flood in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 15:40:00 to 27-DEC-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple roads flooded in Columbia with several closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 15:29:00 to 27-DEC-18 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAUREL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads were flooded in the city of Laurel and multiple vehicle crashes occurred on I-59 in Laurel.

Flash Flood in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 16:30:00 to 27-DEC-18 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAY SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple roads  flooded in Jasper County.

Flash Flood in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 17:20:00 to 28-DEC-18 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERSIDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Providence street was closed due to flooding. Five cars were stalled in flood waters.

Flash Flood in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 17:55:00 to 28-DEC-18 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARDWELL STATION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple roads were flooded in Lamar County.

Flash Flood in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 20:02:00 to 28-DEC-18 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIXIE PINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Many houses along Rouse Road were flooded.

Flash Flood in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 18:16:00 to 28-DEC-18 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANDY HOOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Highway 438 was impassable and closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 18:30:00 to 28-DEC-18 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAXON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Mississippi Highway 35 between Anderson Canal Road and Hurricane Creek Road was flooded.

Flash Flood in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 19:25:00 to 28-DEC-18 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATTIESBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several businesses on Front street and East Pine street in Hattiesburg took on water. A home on Leeville Road in Petal took on water. The fire station on Macedonia Road also took on water. Six vehicle water rescues occurred in the city of Hattiesburg. A few apartments were flooded in Petal. WDAM reported 8.19 inches of rain from a viewer on Williamsburg Drive. 25 water rescues from flooded residences took place by Petal Fire Department.

Flash Flood in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 20:03:00 to 28-DEC-18 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA MARION ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water rescues from vehicles and homes occurred at Highway 43 South and Clear Creek Church Road about 12 miles south-southeast of Columbia. At least a dozen major city streets were impassable and at least ten businesses took on water in Columbia. The retention pond in the city  overflowed. Water was in several homes in low-lying areas near the west side of the city. Around 11.25 inches of rain was measured in Sandy Hook.

Flash Flood in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 20:23:00 to 28-DEC-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARDWELL STATION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple roads were impassable across the county, but several were located in the Lamar Park and Sam Rayborn Drive areas.  Three to four homes had water in them, around this same location. Over 20 cars were flooded across the county.

Flash Flood in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 21:30:00 to 28-DEC-18 05:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding occurred on streets in Laurel. Water entered homes on Ferrell Place and Roberts Street in Laurel. Water entered a home on Triangle Drive in the Glade community and a boat rescue occurred. Water was up to the bottom of the stop sign. Water entered a home on Hoy Green Acres Circle. Five water rescues occurred in parts of the county. Three homes flooded in the Calhoun Community west of Laurel, which resulted in water rescues. Homes were also flooded on Susie B Ruffin Avenue at E. 24th Street near Laurel. Bridge was flooded on MS Highway 184 east of Laurel.

Flash Flood in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 21:45:00 to 28-DEC-18 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PACHUTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding occurred on County Roads 130, 320 and 288 near Pachuta.

Flash Flood in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 23:21:00 to 28-DEC-18 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYBANK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Bridge on Bill Smith Road in northern Forrest County was washed out.

Flash Flood in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-DEC-18 00:00:00 to 28-DEC-18 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARCHUSA SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads flooded and water entered some homes in Quitman. Five water rescues occurred near the Harmony Community along County Road 2705.

Flash Flood in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-DEC-18 01:30:00 to 28-DEC-18 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAWLS SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two homes evacuated due to flooding in the Lockwood neighborhood of Rawls Springs. A water rescue occurred at 177 Archie Smith Road as a mobile home on stilts fell into a flooded creek.

Flash Flood in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-DEC-18 03:00:00 to 28-DEC-18 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VOSSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred around Heidelberg. County Road 113 was washed out at the bridge. County Road 37 was washed out. A bridge was flooded, but not washed out, on MS Highway 528 west of MS Highway 503. Another bridge was washed out on County Road 35 south of Heidelberg.

Strong Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 10:10:00 to 27-DEC-18 10:10:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A wire was downed on Robinson Road about five miles east of Canton.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-DEC-18 04:00:00 to 28-DEC-18 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKATIBBEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

At least 8 roads were washed out in Lauderdale County, all south of the city of Meridian. Several other roads were submerged by flood waters.

Tornado in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 10:29:00 to 27-DEC-18 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OIL CITY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This weak brief tornado touched down near Sadler Road and moved east to Haralson Lane. Around a dozen trees had large limbs broken off, with a few smaller trees uprooted. Some tin covering for a room was pealed off and  blown across a few yards. Max winds were around 80 mph and path length was near 1.3 miles.

Strong Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 10:00:00 to 27-DEC-18 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was uprooted along 3rd Street South due to gradient winds.

Strong Wind in CHOCTAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 10:30:00 to 27-DEC-18 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on the Natchez Trace.

Strong Wind in CLAY, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 12:59:00 to 27-DEC-18 12:59:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A tree was blown down which caused a power outage near Little Street in West Point.

Flood in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-DEC-18 08:30:00 to 28-DEC-18 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANDERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

US Highway 11 at Wheeler Drive was flooded.

Lightning in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 15:50:00 to 27-DEC-18 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAWANTA
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning struck a home on Jordan Road in the Pittman Community.

Lightning in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 21:15:00 to 27-DEC-18 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYKES
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A house caught on fire due to lightning along County Road 451.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 16:29:00 to 27-DEC-18 16:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOY
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two homes had trees fall on them, which resulted in heavy damage and resulted in being uninhabitable. These homes were on Springhill Road and Old Highway 15 South. An injury occurred at the home on Old Highway 15 where a tree fell onto the home and the roof fell onto the occupant inside. Occupant suffered some bruising on their neck.

Flood in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-DEC-18 09:00:00 to 28-DEC-18 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAVOY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five to seven roads were flooded in southern half of Lauderdale County.

Flood in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-DEC-18 09:00:00 to 28-DEC-18 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINEBUR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

MS Highway 13 at Pine Burr Road was flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 09:48:00 to 27-DEC-18 09:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: VICKSBURG
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roof damage occurred to the Central Fire Station. Numerous trees were blown down across the county. Roof damage occurred at the Culkin Water District building off of US Highway 61. Multiple trees were blown down along Oak Ridge Road, Freetown Road and Woodstone Drive. Some trailers were overturned to the north-northwest of Vicksburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 10:20:00 to 27-DEC-18 10:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SATARTIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree was blown down onto a home on Potters Ridge road in the Phoenix Community.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUMPHREYS, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 10:16:00 to 27-DEC-18 10:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOUISE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down near Mount Zion Church.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 10:19:00 to 27-DEC-18 10:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORANGE HILL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was blown down at Cox Ferry and Frank Hall roads in the Brownsville area. A utility wire was also blown down along Farr Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 10:35:00 to 27-DEC-18 10:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: YAZOO JCTN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on a house on Wildwood Terrace in Yazoo City.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 10:41:00 to 27-DEC-18 10:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: POCAHONTAS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and powerlines were blown down along Clinton-Tinnin Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUMPHREYS, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 10:26:00 to 27-DEC-18 10:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILVER CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were blown down in Belzoni. A telephone pole and power lines were blown down in Silver City.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 10:45:00 to 27-DEC-18 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and powerlines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 10:45:00 to 27-DEC-18 10:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOKES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and powerlines were blown down along Virlilia Rd north of Flora.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 09:52:00 to 27-DEC-18 09:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALTERSVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Multiple trees were blown down at the Vicksburg  National Military Park, some blocking the  tour road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 11:10:00 to 27-DEC-18 11:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRUITT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and powerlines were blown down near Old Highway 51 and Oaks Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 11:33:00 to 27-DEC-18 11:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC ADAMS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and lines were blown down along Sallis-Mcadams Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 11:06:00 to 27-DEC-18 11:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down and one blocked Highway 12, just west of Lexington.

Flash Flood in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 09:54:00 to 27-DEC-18 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VICKSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash flooding occurred on Clay Street and Highway 61 South.

Flash Flood in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 10:55:00 to 27-DEC-18 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: YOKENA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding occurred on Jeff Davis Road near Highway 61.

Flash Flood in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 11:00:00 to 27-DEC-18 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NATCHEZ
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few neighborhood streets were flooded in Natchez and Lindburg areas. A car was floating and there was a water rescue at Turtle Lane and Eastwood Road.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-DEC-18 12:30:00 to 27-DEC-18 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKLIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few county roads in the soutwest part of the county were under water for a period of  time.