Hail — Msz067 - 075 - 076, Mississippi

1995-08-03 to 1995-08-20 · near Ethel, Msz067 - 075 - 076, Mississippi

Event narrative

Hurricane Erin moved out of Washington County, Alabama into Greene and Wayne Counties in Mississippi. The storm moved generally along Highway 45 passing just south of Waynesboro around 2111 CST. Trees and power lines were blown down across Northern Greene, Northern Perry and most of Wayne Counties as Erin moved northwest. Some homes were damaged along Highway 45 and in the cities of Buckatunna and Waynesboro. Most of the damage was from trees falling on homes or shingles being blown from roofs. Wind speeds of 50 to 60 mph were estimated in Waynesboro. Preliminary damage estimates in these three counties was around $100 thousand.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 10330212. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.