A warm and moist air mass, along with a series of disturbances across the region, allowed for the development of showers and thunderstorms. Some of these storms produced flash flooding, damaging winds, and a tornado.

Tornado in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-AUG-18 16:03:00 to 17-AUG-18 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON CAMPBELL ARP
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado began just north of the intersection of Trailwood Dr and Arlington Cir where a pine tree was blown onto a home. The tornado continued through a small wooded area behind Saint Matthew`s Church on Old Canton Rd where a few large limbs were broken off multiple trees. Playground equipment at the church also sustained considerable damage. A few Bradford Pear trees were also snapped at the entrance to the church. The tornado then crossed Old Canton Rd and onto Bruce Campbell Field. Here, two hangers and a building sustained damage. A brick facade collapsed on the exterior of one hanger and the other sustained minor damage to the sheet metal roofing and the hanger doors were blown off their tracks. Two metal support beams in the ceiling were also bent. The tornado passed just a few yards to the right of the airport`s AWOS which recorded a 97mph wind gust. The tornado continued on an ENE track passing through another wooded area strengthening before entering the Sandalwoods subdivison. Numerous trees were uprooted and snapped in this wooded area. The tornado reached peak intensity as it crossed Peachtree Ln, RedbudLn, and Wintergreen Rd. Here, numerous trees were snapped and uprooted and multiple homes sustained structural damage from falling trees. A few homes also sustained minor roof damage unassociated with the trees. The tree damage in Sandalwoods was consistent with 95-105 mph winds. The tornado began to quickly weaken as it crossed Rice Rd where a few large limbs were snapped from trees. The tornado dissipated in a small wooded area east of Rice Rd and north of Village Dr. The maximum wind speed with this tornado was 105mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-AUG-18 15:30:00 to 16-AUG-18 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKELAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple power lines were blown down on Highway 49 in Richland. Highway 49 southbound was closed. Power lines and a tree were blown down at Old Highway 49 and Southgate Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-AUG-18 15:39:00 to 16-AUG-18 15:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Multiple large limbs and a tree were blown down on the southwest side of Louisville.

Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-AUG-18 16:35:00 to 16-AUG-18 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GANDSI
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down around Stringer and Frank Speed roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-AUG-18 17:09:00 to 16-AUG-18 17:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAYLORSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down across Highway 37.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-AUG-18 17:18:00 to 16-AUG-18 17:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: TERRELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down across Willie Fortenberry Road. A few more trees were blown down on the northwest side of Bassfield.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-AUG-18 18:22:00 to 16-AUG-18 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASSFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water covered a few roads just east of Bassfield.

Flash Flood in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-AUG-18 13:30:00 to 17-AUG-18 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAUREL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few roads were flooded in Laurel.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-AUG-18 15:58:00 to 17-AUG-18 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: GULDE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down just off of Highway 80 a few miles west of Pelahatchie.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-AUG-18 16:15:00 to 17-AUG-18 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The intersection of Garvin Street and McWillie Drive was flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-AUG-18 16:20:00 to 17-AUG-18 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUPORA ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A tree was blown down on Center Road.

Flash Flood in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-AUG-18 16:30:00 to 17-AUG-18 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two homes were flooded, 1 in Hunters Point and 1 in Highland Ridge subdivisions.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-AUG-18 16:45:00 to 17-AUG-18 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ACKERMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on a power line on West Main Street near the DHS office.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-AUG-18 16:49:00 to 17-AUG-18 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Water covered the intersection of Ridgewood Road and Wilhurst Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-AUG-18 12:20:00 to 18-AUG-18 12:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENTERPRISE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on County Road 373.

Lightning in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-AUG-18 12:30:00 to 18-AUG-18 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE SOTO
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A vehicle was struck by lightning at US 45 and County Road 261.

Flash Flood in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-AUG-18 15:10:00 to 18-AUG-18 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATTIESBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

There was flash flooding on Mamie Street in Hattiesburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-AUG-18 15:30:00 to 18-AUG-18 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATTIESBURG
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down across Main Street.

Flash Flood in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-AUG-18 16:12:00 to 18-AUG-18 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads were flooded around Hattiesburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-AUG-18 19:55:00 to 18-AUG-18 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOHNSVILLE
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One tree was blown down on Morgantown Road by thunderstorm outflow winds.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-AUG-18 10:30:00 to 19-AUG-18 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple streets were flooded in Greenville.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-AUG-18 14:08:00 to 16-AUG-18 14:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: MABEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A tree was blown down on a power line off of Highway 15 in Maben.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-AUG-18 15:00:00 to 16-AUG-18 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANKIN
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A few trees were blown down along Stratford Drive.