Thunderstorm Wind — De Soto, Mississippi

1998-06-05 · near Countywide, De Soto, Mississippi

Event narrative

A 75 mph wind gust was reported along U.S. highway 51 near Horn Lake. The winds caused damage to several houses, apartments and buildings across the county. A radio tower was pulled from its concrete footing in Horn Lake. Twenty-one planes were damaged at the Olive Branch airport. Numerous trees were blown down as well.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5651208. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.