A warm front lifted northward off the Gulf Coast, causing rapid moisture transport to the Mid-South. In addition, an upper-level trough and associated cold front approached the area. This led to showers in the afternoon and then severe thunderstorms that continued through the overnight hours. Damaging wind, hail, tornadoes, and flash flooding were the result.

Thunderstorm Wind in ITAWAMBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-23 10:06:00 to 02-JAN-23 10:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIRKVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Shingle damage occurred on some homes in the Houston Community Center area. Numerous power lines and trees were knocked down as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in ITAWAMBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-23 10:06:00 to 02-JAN-23 10:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIRKVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Straight-line winds damaged the roof of a home off Ramey Road.

Flash Flood in TUNICA, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-JAN-23 08:30:00 to 03-JAN-23 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUNICA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There were six homes filled with roughly six inches of water around downtown Tunica.

Flash Flood in DE SOTO, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-JAN-23 08:00:00 to 03-JAN-23 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Nail Road was closed between Highway 61 and Poplar Corner due to high water.

Thunderstorm Wind in ITAWAMBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-23 10:08:00 to 02-JAN-23 10:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIRKVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree fell on one house and shingle damage occurred on another house on Dickerson Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-23 09:07:00 to 02-JAN-23 09:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRUCE HASTING ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were knocked down across the road which took out the power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in TISHOMINGO, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-23 10:26:00 to 02-JAN-23 10:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: TISHOMINGO CO ARPT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Damage was observed to a single-family residence on Front Street in Golden with partial roof removal and loss of brick facade. Farther to the southeast, the damage was observed to a barn on Hargett Road. The last damage noted was along County Road 366 where a manufactured home sustained roof damage with several trees uprooted nearby. Analysis of the damage determined rear-flank downdraft gusts up to 75 mph.

Tornado in UNION, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-JAN-23 09:07:00 to 03-JAN-23 09:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALLWAY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down near Highway 30 in Union County and moved east-southeast along the highway. Damage mainly consisted of damage to hardwood and softwood trees that were either snapped or uprooted along and just north of Highway 30. The tornado's peak intensity is estimated at 95 mph based on the damage to the trees. As the tornado moved to the east-southeast, roof damage was observed to one residence and a church. The tornado dissipated to the east of the intersection of County Road 14 and Highway 30.

Flash Flood in DE SOTO, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-JAN-23 09:10:00 to 03-JAN-23 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE CORMORANT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Brantley Road was closed between Highway 61 and Wilson Mill Road due to high water.

Thunderstorm Wind in ALCORN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-23 09:38:00 to 02-JAN-23 09:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: KOSSUTH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees were knocked down at the Whispering Pines Golf Course.

Tornado in DE SOTO, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-JAN-23 06:05:00 to 03-JAN-23 06:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLIVE BRANCH ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This short-lived tornado touched down near Polk Lane and Silo Drive in northeast DeSoto County where minor tree damage was observed. The tornado traveled to the east and impacted the Braybourne Subdivision. Minor roof damage was noted in this subdivision as several houses had shingles removed. Some other damage that was observed included numerous fences blown over in the subdivision. The tornado lifted just east of this area. Peak winds were estimated at 70 mph.