Power Outage in Fayette, MS

Tropical storm force wind gusts downed numerous trees and power lines across the county.

Some light sleet fell in the late morning, but a quick transition to freezing rain by the afternoon led to around 0.50 inches or greater of ice accumulation by the evening hours. Widespread downed trees, limbs, and power lines left most of the county without power.

Scattered trees and a few power lines were blown down around the county, and some roads were blocked by fallen trees. A tree fell onto a home along Corban Road near Fayette. Rainfall amounts of 4 to 6 inches were measured in the county.

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down on Highways 553 and 552.

This tornado touched down just south of Highway 28. A few trees were downed and snapped in this area. As it continued northeast through a rural area, numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. It then crossed McBride Road and Pap Goza Road, uprooting and snapping many large trees. It also snapped a power pole and caused extensive roof damage to a few chicken houses. It continued northeast into Claiborne County, crossing Hudson Road and Beech Grove Road. The tornado ended near Northeast Smith Road, snapping a couple of trees before lifting. A tornado debris signature was also noted on radar during this event. The total length of the tornado path was 14.46 miles and the maximum wind speed was 105 mph.

This tornado touched down just south of Highway 28. A few trees were downed and snapped in this area. As it continued northeast through a rural area, numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. It then crossed McBride Road and Pap Goza Road, uprooting and snapping many large trees. It also snapped a power pole and caused extensive roof damage to a few chicken houses. It continued northeast into Claiborne County, crossing Hudson Road and Beech Grove Road. The tornado ended near Northeast Smith Road, snapping a couple of trees before lifting. A tornado debris signature was also noted on radar during this event. The total length of the tornado path was 14.46 miles and the maximum wind speed was 105 mph.

Numerous tree and power lines were blown down across the county, along with numerous power outages.

A swath of damaging winds occurred across Jefferson County, which brought down trees and powerlines across the county. A roof was blown off of a bank on Main Street in Fayette.

A swath of damaging winds occurred across Jefferson County, which brought down trees and powerlines across the county. A roof was blown off of a bank on Main Street in Fayette.

Trees and power lines were blown down in the Stampley area.

Power lines were blown down on Main Street, Oak Street, and Church Street. The roof of the 911 Center and Library were blown off. Power outages were reported in the city of Fayette.

Several trees were blown down on power lines.

A few power lines were down along Highway 552.

A tree and a power line were were blown down along Highway 553.

Sleet and freezing rain began falling across the county during the early afternoon hours. By the evening near a quarter inch of ice had accumulated on tree limbs, power lines and other elevated surfaces. Two trees fell onto the Natchez Trace Parkway and one tree fell on Highway 553 around 6:00pm due to icing.

A utility company reported power outages due to downed power lines in Fayette.

Up to 6 inches of snow fell in Jefferson County. Some roads were covered with snow, and some bridges were iced over. There were numerous reports of power outages.

Many trees and power lines were blown down across the southern half of Jefferson County. Highway 33, south of Fayette, was also blocked due to downed trees.

Many trees and power lines were blown down across the northern half of Jefferson County. Highway 552, east of Lorman, was blocked due to downed trees.

Many trees and power lines were blown down across the northern half of Jefferson County. Highway 552, east of Lorman, was blocked due to downed trees.

Tropical storm force winds occurred across Jefferson County as the outer edges of Hurricane Gustav moved across southern Louisiana. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. Tree damage was widespread across the county as wind gusts peaked between 40 and 50 mph for several hours. Sustained winds were around 35 mph.

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across a large portion of Jefferson County. Tree damage was widespread with the most concentrated from the Red Lick and Lorman areas to Fayette to the southwest portion of the county. In Fayette, 2 mobile homes were destroyed by fallen trees and 1 other sustained minor damage. Several roads were blocked by fallen trees as well.

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across a large portion of Jefferson County. Tree damage was widespread with the most concentrated from the Red Lick and Lorman areas to Fayette to the southwest portion of the county. In Fayette, 2 mobile homes were destroyed by fallen trees and 1 other sustained minor damage. Several roads were blocked by fallen trees as well.

Several trees were blown down on power lines.

Several trees and power lines were blown down on Highway 28 and Cross Roads road.

A few power lines were blown down in Fayette.

Scattered trees were blown down. A few trees downed power lines. Most wind damage occurred across the western half of the county.

Scattered trees were blown down. A few trees downed power lines. Most wind damage occurred across the western half of the county.

This tornado touched down southeast of Fayette and took down a few power lines and damaged several trees. One mobile home sustained minor damage.

A three mile swath of significant wind damage ocNumerous trees and several power lines were blown down, just north of Bolton, on Bolton-Brownsville Road and just east of B

A few trees and power lines were blown down.

Numerous trees and large limbs were blown down along State Highway 28 between Fayette and Union Church. A few power lines were also taken down.

This tornado touched down just west of the Natchez Trace, 8 miles west of Fayette and tracked northeast for 18 miles across Jefferson county. Between the Natchez Trace and highway 553 the tornado was in its early stages and produced F0 damage by downing several trees. Between highway 553 and US Highway 61 this tornado began to intensify and downed or snapped hundreds of trees. One mobile home and two sheds sustained minor damage as they were located on the northern edge of the circulation. As it approached US Highway 61, it moved through an open field and was at its widest point, 600 yards. Here a string of seven power poles were snapped and a large tractor shed was destroyed. The frame of the shed was made of large I-beams. These beams were snapped from their base as the shed was blown away. In the area around US Highway 61 four homes sustained major roof damage. On the east side of the highway one of these homes lost almost the entire roof and had every window blown out. For a three mile stretch between US Highway 61 and highway 552 the tornado was at its strongest and produced F3 damage. Every tree in the forest, along this stretch, was uprooted or snapped. The tornado began to weaken after passing across highway 552 and dissipated just on the other side of the Claiborne county line.

Several trees and power lines were blown down near Fayette and across the southwest portion of the county. In addition, a roof was partially blown off a mobile home.

A few power lines were blown down.

A few trees were blown down on power lines.

A few trees and powerlines were blown down.

A large tree and several powerlines were blown down on U.S. Highway 61.

Several powerlines were blown down in the Rodney Lake and Church Hill areas.

Several trees and powerlines were blown down in the city.

A tree and several power lines were blown down.

Several trees and power lines were blown down across the county.