A low pressure system moving east across the Lower Mississippi River Valley brought a cold front through Mississippi on the morning of January 19th. A line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed along the cold front and produced hail, swaths of damaging wind, and a few tornadoes as it moved east across the state of Mississippi.

Tornado in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 06:42:00 to 19-JAN-19 06:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: SINGLETON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado developed east of US Highway 35 and moved north. In addition to snapping softwood trees along its path, the tornado damaged four chicken houses near the intersection of Big Springs Road and Barnes Road, lifting them and laying them on their sides. Tin from the chicken houses was blown several yards to the north. A large softwood tree was uprooted and fell onto a home in the same area, which resulted in minor roof damage. The tornado dissipated near Duncan Road. Maximum estimated wind speeds were 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 07:13:00 to 19-JAN-19 07:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUDE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees and power lines were blown down, and a utility pole was broken south of Meadville along US Highway 98 and Gloster Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 08:25:00 to 19-JAN-19 08:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALEM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several medium to large tree limbs were snapped along Fortune Trail.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 04:51:00 to 19-JAN-19 04:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANGE HALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Wind gusts from a severe thunderstorm damaged a utility pole along Sweetgum Lane southeast of Vicksburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 05:03:00 to 19-JAN-19 05:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANGE HALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A tree was blown down and caused damage to utility equipment along Fisher Ferry Road southeast of Vicksburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 05:28:00 to 19-JAN-19 05:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A severe thunderstorm produced a swath of damaging winds that blew down scattered trees beginning near Flora and Pocahontas and east to near Gluckstadt and Canton. Trees were blown down along Robinson Springs and Pocahontas roads. They were also blown down along Virlilia, Stokes, Gluckstadt and Catlett roads.

Hail in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 05:43:00 to 19-JAN-19 05:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHARLTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to 1 inch in diameter fell near the Charlton community along Mississippi Highway 22.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 06:14:00 to 19-JAN-19 06:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: POLAR CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A utility line was blown down along Bagasha Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 06:24:00 to 19-JAN-19 06:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORT GIBSON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down between Port Gibson and Pattison.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 06:44:00 to 19-JAN-19 06:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHESTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down in Jeff Busby Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 06:45:00 to 19-JAN-19 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROXIE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was blown down near Roxie.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 07:12:00 to 19-JAN-19 07:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: KOSCIUSKO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down onto MS Highway 19 North.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 07:14:00 to 19-JAN-19 07:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down onto Utica Road just west of Interstate 55.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 07:14:00 to 19-JAN-19 07:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIXON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down into power lines at the intersection of Lindsey Drive and Robinson Road in Jackson.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 07:31:00 to 19-JAN-19 07:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANDHILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down near the intersection of Martinsville Road and Broome Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 07:14:00 to 19-JAN-19 07:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIAMSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down on the southeast side of Kosciusko, including along MS Highway 35 South and County Road 5216.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 07:23:00 to 19-JAN-19 07:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON CAMPBELL ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down along Old Canton Road just north of the Natchez Trace.

Tornado in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 07:38:00 to 19-JAN-19 07:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAR
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief EF-0 tornado touched down east of Florence near the intersection of McCullough-McLin Road and R.T. Brady Road and traveled northeast. The majority of damage was to large tree limbs which were blown down, but a few trees were also snapped or uprooted along its path. The tornado dissipated near Coke Road. The maximum estimated winds were 74 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 07:41:00 to 19-JAN-19 07:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOUCHSTONE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down onto Star Braxton Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 07:42:00 to 19-JAN-19 07:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: ACKERMAN CHOCTAW ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down across the road between Chester and Weir.

Tornado in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 07:44:00 to 19-JAN-19 07:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROOK HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief EF-1 tornado touched down along Old Lake Road near the intersection with Maplewood Drive and traveled northeast through the Robinhood subdivision.  Several trees were uprooted or snapped, with the majority of damage being from large tree limbs broken. A power line was blown down, and a couple of homes sustained minor roof damage from fallen tree limbs. The tornado dissipated as it crossed MS Highway 18 near the intersection with Hebron Hill Drive. The maximum estimated winds were 88 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 07:50:00 to 19-JAN-19 07:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANKIN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A severe thunderstorm produced damaging winds along Shiloh Road southeast of Brandon toward the Pelahatchie area. Sporadic damage along the swath included trees and power lines which were blown down and a tin shed which had part of its roof blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 08:01:00 to 19-JAN-19 08:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was blown down near the intersection of Lindsey Road and US Highway 80.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 08:07:00 to 19-JAN-19 08:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERIT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A tree was blown down across double circuit power lines near Pinola.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 08:40:00 to 19-JAN-19 08:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIXON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The skirting from a mobile home was blown around near the intersection of MS Highway 21 and MS Highway 485.

Tornado in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 08:43:00 to 19-JAN-19 08:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIAMSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief EF-0 tornado touched down near the intersection of MS Highways 485 and 15 in the community of Good Hope, snapping a few large softwood tree limbs. The tornado moved to the northeast and snapped and uprooted a few trees in an RV park. It dissipated as it approached MS Highway 15. Maximum estimated winds were 75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 08:52:00 to 19-JAN-19 08:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING CREEK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Winds from a severe thunderstorm caused roof damage to a structure on County Road 610 west of its intersection with County Road 614.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 08:52:00 to 19-JAN-19 08:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTINVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down onto Mims Gregory Road east of Mendenhall.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 08:55:00 to 19-JAN-19 08:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKATIBBEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across the roadway at MS Highway 145 and Dr. Brock Road south of Meridian.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 09:48:00 to 19-JAN-19 09:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down along Townsend Byrd Road north of Collinsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 10:35:00 to 19-JAN-19 10:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALOWAH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down along Little Black Creek Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 10:28:00 to 19-JAN-19 10:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: SERVICE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down west of Laurel.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 04:53:00 to 19-JAN-19 04:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTONIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down near the intersection of Railroad Avenue and US Highway 49 near Bentonia.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 10:33:00 to 19-JAN-19 10:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down on Shady Grove Moss Road near Upper Hamilton Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 10:39:00 to 19-JAN-19 10:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANHAM
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A barn was destroyed along MS Highway 29 near 3 Mile Stretch Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 19-JAN-19 07:17:00 to 19-JAN-19 07:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEETSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Midway Road.