Abundant moisture combined with lingering boundaries across the region to help produce afternoon showers and storms across the region. These storms brought damaging winds to the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-18 13:58:00 to 16-JUL-18 13:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHUNKY
Magnitude: 46.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Ridge Road on the west side of Chunky.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-18 14:49:00 to 16-JUL-18 14:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: KOSCIUSKO ARPT
Magnitude: 46.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down along Highway 43N.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-18 14:52:00 to 16-JUL-18 14:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: HESTERVILLE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down along Highway 440 near the Lighthouse Children's Home.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-18 15:21:00 to 16-JUL-18 15:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC ADAMS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down along Highway 12 West.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-18 16:15:00 to 16-JUL-18 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON CAMPBELL ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A sailboat was caught on Ross Barnett Reservoir during a severe thunderstorm. It was damaged. Two occupants were in distress but were not injured.

Lightning in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-18 16:30:00 to 16-JUL-18 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FANNIN
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

At least ten structure fires occurred around the county due to lightning.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-18 16:52:00 to 16-JUL-18 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down across the road.

Lightning in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-18 17:00:00 to 16-JUL-18 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR HILL
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lightning struck a home in Derby Cove.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-18 17:00:00 to 16-JUL-18 17:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIDGELAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were blown down across the city of Ridgeland.

Lightning in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-18 17:11:00 to 16-JUL-18 17:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lightning struck a house on Vintage Drive.

Flash Flood in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-18 17:15:00 to 16-JUL-18 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flash flooding occurred in the Lake Caroline area. Streets were also underwater in the Grayhawk subdivision.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-18 17:36:00 to 16-JUL-18 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several inches of water covered the road at the intersection of North State Street and Woodrow Wilson.

Flash Flood in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-18 17:39:00 to 16-JUL-18 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLUCKSTADT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Streets were flooded in the Red Oak Plantation subdivision.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-18 17:42:00 to 16-JUL-18 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FANNIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Water covered Church Road.

Flash Flood in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-18 17:55:00 to 16-JUL-18 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Backyards and streets were flooded near the intersection of Hoy Road and North Old Canton Road. Two to three feet of water also covered portions of Highland Ridge subdivision and water entered two homes.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-18 17:59:00 to 16-JUL-18 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

At least six inches of water covered the intersection of Ridgewood Road and Sheffield Drive, with one car stalled. Multiple inches of standing water occurred in the Deville Plaza parking lot.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-18 18:01:00 to 16-JUL-18 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAYLORSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water overflowed Suncrest Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-18 17:45:00 to 16-JUL-18 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down near the intersection of Lower Water Bridge Road and Bogue Chitto Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUL-18 19:15:00 to 16-JUL-18 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: YOKENA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees were blown down in the southern part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-JUL-18 16:25:00 to 17-JUL-18 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEWANEE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a power line across Liberty Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-JUL-18 16:51:00 to 17-JUL-18 16:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOCKHART
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down near Campground and Rabbit roads.