The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is working with counties to assess the damage caused by severe weather that swept across the state on December 28, 2024. The storms have claimed two lives—one in Adams County and another in Lowndes County—and left at least 10 people injured.
Injuries have been reported in several counties, including Adams County (2), Franklin County (2), Simpson County (2), and Wayne County (4). MEMA officials report that damage assessments are ongoing, with preliminary data showing significant damage in at least 20 counties.
Residents in need of assistance are encouraged to contact their local emergency management office.
Preliminary Damage Reports by County
While assessments are still underway and numbers may change, the following damage has been reported:
- Adams County: 17 homes damaged, 1 death
- Clay County: 28 homes damaged
- Jackson County: 10 homes and 1 business damaged
- Leake County: 1 home damaged
- Lowndes County: 1 death
- Oktibbeha County: 6 homes, 19 apartments, and 5 businesses damaged
- Perry County: 1 home damaged
- Smith County: 9 homes and 3 farms damaged
- Rankin County: 11 homes and 3 apartments damaged
- Warren County: 1 home damaged
- Wayne County: 33 homes, 1 business, and 1 farm damaged
- Wilkinson County: 2 homes and 1 apartment damaged
- Yazoo County: 8 homes and 2 farms damaged
Several other counties, including Amite, Copiah, Clarke, Desoto, Franklin, Lincoln, and Simpson, have also reported storm damage, though specific numbers are still pending.
MEMA’s Recommendations for Affected Residents
MEMA is encouraging residents impacted by the storms to take the following steps:
- File an insurance claim.
- Document damage by taking photos of the affected areas.
- Report damage using MEMA’s self-report tool or by contacting your county emergency management office.
As recovery efforts continue, MEMA will provide updates on the extent of the damage and resources available to residents.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned for further updates as more information becomes available.
