Thunderstorm Wind — Scott, Mississippi

2024-04-09 · near Forest, Scott, Mississippi

Event narrative

A line of severe thunderstorms produced a swath of significant damaging winds starting northeast of Forest in Scotty County. In this swath, thousands of trees and numerous power lines and power poles were blown down. Trees were uprooted and snapped. Over 50 homes were damaged by both fallen trees and wind, including 32 which suffered major damage or were destroyed. Several mobile homes were rolled and destroyed. Several sheds and garages were also destroyed. There were five injuries including two in mobile homes on Towner Road and McMillan Road and and three in a house on Jim Owens Road. The peak of the damage occurred just west of Salem road near Old Highway 80 north of Lake where tree damage was extensive and estimated peak winds were 100 mph. Damage continued into Newton County and through the south side of Conehatta where estimated peak winds decreased to around 85 mph with numerous trees uprooted. The significant wind damage ended northwest of Decatur. The swath length was over 15 miles across both counties, and its width varied between three to five miles. A 64-year old woman in the Harperville area died from health complications after power was lost at her home, and downed trees on surrounding roadways prevented her evacuation to medical care.

Wider weather episode

A line of severe thunderstorms produced significant wind damage, heavy rain, hail, and a tornado as it crossed from Northeast Louisiana into Mississippi during the evening of April 9th. Subsequent heavy rain and storms continued into the daytime of April 10th.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1190773. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.