Thunderstorm Wind — Scott, Mississippi

2002-01-24 · near Countywide, Scott, Mississippi

Event narrative

A line of severe thunderstorms with destructive, straight-line winds moved through the county. The communities of Forest and Morton were particularly hit hard with winds estimated to be 80 to 90 mph. A total of 3 homes sustained major damage with 27 other homes sustaining minor damage. Ten businesses sustained major damage, while 10 others had minor damage. Four mobile homes were destroyed with one sustaining major damage. Finally, 5 agricultural buildings were destroyed with 16 others sustaining major damage. Numerous trees were also blown down. The estimated cost of the damage in the area was 2 million dollars.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5277938. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.