Apparent tornado touches down in Picayune
An apparent tornado hit Picayune earlier this evening. Check out these images from Picayune in a post written by the Picayune Police Department that says “please avoid the area of…
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More than 25 deaths after Ida remnants slam Northeast
NEW YORK (AP) - A stunned U.S. East Coast is facing a rising death toll, surging rivers, tornado damage and continuing calls for rescue after the remnants of Hurricane Ida walloped the region with record-breaking rain. At least 26 deaths…
Harrison County officials stressing safety
River flooding is still a major concern for Harrison County residents. Some roadways are still barricaded up and officials cannot stress enough the importance of not driving through these barricades. They’re…
Tornado aftermath in Tupelo
Cleanup continues over in Tupelo after a tornado touched down in several parts of the city Sunday night. The tornado hit Tupelo around 10 p.m., downing powerlines and trees while causing significant damage to some homes. Several homes along…
Severe storm damage across the state
Severe storms moved through parts of Mississippi Sunday. Cleanup is underway in Yazoo County where a tornado passed through yesterday. Multiple homes along Witherspoon Road suffered damage. Strong winds split trees in half and sent debris scattered throughout yards.…
Overnight storm damage in Harrison County
Here’s video from Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan showcasing storm damage in the county. This is from the overnight storms that moved through Harrison County causing street flooding, accidents, fire alarms, and several homes struck by…
Safety tips for dealing with storm damage
It’s been almost three months since Hurricane Zeta pummeled our area and some people are still waiting for repairs to be complete. As many of us South Mississippians know, it’s best to assess damages as quickly as…
Zeta damage repairs continue at Beauvoir
Hurricane Zeta caused damage all across the Coast, ripping away the entrance to Beauvoir. It’s one of the most well-known historical landmarks on the Coast and you can see the fence in disarray as you drive along…
MEMA releases preliminary Hurricane Delta damage reports
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency releases preliminary Hurricane Delta damage reports. Those early reports are coming in from southwest Mississippi. Adams County, where Natchez is located, is reporting damage to 27 homes. Three of those houses were destroyed. One business had major damage. Claiborne County had six homes impacted. Jefferson, Lincoln, and […]
Storms impact Ship Island Excursions
After many challenges this year, Ship Island Excursions is dealing with another one in the wake of Hurricane Sally. 2020 has once again provided a big hurdle for Ship Island Excursions. Captain Louis Skrmetta said, "I've been doing this for…
Storm damage in Jackson County
After the effects of Sally, Jackson County faced some damage with fallen trees and power outages. Moss Point resident Jacob Hardin and his family spent Wednesday afternoon clearing debris in front of their home on Jefferson Avenue after Sally left…
Evaluating storm damage in Pascagoula
Conditions in the City of Pascagoula improve as Hurricane Sally heads east. However, there’s some limbs scattered on the roads of Pascagoula as they were knocked around by strong gusts of winds. As of now, residents are encouraged to stay…
Several homes suffer damage after severe weather rolls through the Coast
South Mississippi saw a line of severe storms early this afternoon. Several homes off Krohn Lane in Biloxi received substantial damage including a shed that belonged to the Harris household. Their truck was also hit by a fallen limb. The…
Storm damage in Harrison County
News 25's Lorraine Weiskopf has details on storm damage in Biloxi.
Harrison County EMA on track with online storm damage reporting
Cristobal clean up continues and so does storm damage reporting and data collection in the aftermath of the tropical storm. Harrison County is now offering an online system to help residents, the government, and business owners with storm damage reporting.…
Red Cross assessing the damage from Cristobal
The Red Cross is currently assessing all of the damage left behind across the state by Cristobal. The American Red Cross shelters and feeds people after a disaster. There was not a lot of demand for those services in the…
MEMA releases preliminary damage reports for Tropical Storm Cristobal
PEARL, Miss. – Tropical Storm Cristobal made landfall Sunday evening just east of Grand Isle, Louisiana with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph. Wind gusts exceeded 60 mph at times along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and average rainfall totals ranged from…
Assessing Cristobal’s impact in Waveland
The City of Waveland is still assessing storm damage following Cristobal’s impacts on the area. The waters have mostly receded along Beach Boulevard in Waveland, making way for curious sightseers and allowing officials to get a sense of cleanup operations…
Post-storm damage at Long Beach Harbor
The City of Long Beach was one of the hardest hit areas in Harrison County during Cristobal. The Long Beach Harbor took some significant damage. It’s been a hectic weekend at the Long Beach Harbor, just ask Harbor Master William…
Cristobal clean up in Pass Christian
Cristobal clean up continues today in Pass Christian. City crews and residents will be busy over the next week and a half in the wake of this rainmaker. What a difference a day makes. Mary-Catherine Scriber and her family watched…
Harrison County Emergency Management reports Cristobal aftermath
While much of the flooding in Harrison County has subsided, we’re still experiencing extreme high tide and south winds are continuing to push water and sand onto Highway 90. In the aftermath of Cristobal, Harrison County Emergency Management received reports…
Cristobal leaves behind damaged Biloxi Beach
Tropical Depression Cristobal left behind quite a bit of damage and debris in Biloxi along the beach. Today, Biloxi city officials are out surveying the damage that the storm caused. Mayor FoFo Gilich said Cristobal caused a bit more damage…
Harrison County sets up web portal for residents to report Cristobal property damage
Harrison County has set up a portal for residents who have property damage as a result of Tropical Storm Cristobal. The public portal can be accessed at: https://www.crisistrack.com/public/harrisonMS/request.html. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors has declared a local proclamation in…
Widespread damage left behind in George County after morning storms
Lucedale residents are now cleaning up the damage left behind by early morning storms. Roofs on the ground, trees on the road, and power lines down: that is the scene in Lucedale. Storms left behind widespread damage throughout George County,…