Thunderstorm Wind — Oktibbeha, Mississippi

2001-02-16 · near Sturgis, Oktibbeha, Mississippi

Event narrative

A major derecho storm moved northeastward across the county from Sturgis to Longview to Starkville. The storm caused thousands of trees to be blown down, and numerous homes received damage from the wind and from large trees that landed on the homes. The Mississippi State University campus in Starkville had an estimated $6 million in damage. Damage to power lines and transformers was estimated to be around $300,000 in the county. Across the county, 24 houses and 22 mobile homes were destroyed, 147 houses and 32 mobile homes sustained major damage, and 655 houses and 55 mobile homes received minor damage. Additionally, 74 apartment units in Starkville were destroyed, 101 units sustained major damage, and 841 units had minor damage. A number of businesses received roof damage and damage to signs. The Starkville Academy had major roof damage. Despite the widespread damage, no serious injuries were reported.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5232967. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.