MDOT crews work to clear roads of debris left by a storm that included several tornadoes that damaged hundreds of homes across several counties in Mississippi on May 6, 2026. Photo from Mississippi Department of Transportation.
So far, 17 injuries have been reported as a result of the storm.
A storm that passed through Mississippi Wednesday night spawned several tornadoes that caused 17 injuries and damaged hundreds of homes in three counties.
Gov. Tate Reeves stated via social media that the storm damaged 275 homes in Lamar County, 200 homes in Lincoln County and 12 homes in Lawrence County. About 50 apartment units are also reported to have been damaged in Lamar County.
As of Thursday morning, 17 injuries across state have been reported as a result of the storm.
“These numbers are preliminary and will change as damage assessments continue,” Reeves stated in the post.
Dozens of roads in all three counties are affected by downed trees and power lines, a situation road crews have been dispatched to address.
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is in the process of assisting with damage assessments.
American Red Cross is working to provide support to residents in Lamar County, while the Cajun Navy is providing assistance in Lincoln County with the deployment of a shelter pod capable of housing about 50 residents, along with supplies and a 30KW generator.
More than 15,000 homes are currently without power.
Reeves said the state is “deploying additional resources as requested by local emergency managers.”
The Mississippi Department of Transportation reports several roads in the state are currently closed. Motorists are asked to avoid the following areas.
• U.S. 51 between U.S. 84 and Monticello St. in Lincoln County is BLOCKED due to downed power lines and debris.
• State Route 184 between U.S. 84 and SR 43 in Lawrence County is BLOCKED due to fallen utility lines across the roadway.
• Portions of State Route 583 at Douglas Trail in Lincoln County remain BLOCKED as crews work to remove storm debris and restore safe passage.
Drivers in other areas of the state affected by the storm are advised to also watch for debris and trees in the roadways, and be mindful to watch for crews working to clear the roadways to ensure their safety.
