Power Outage in Starkville, MS

Trees and power lines downed along Lake Valley Drive near Westwood Road.

Several trees and power poles were blown down in Starkville over a 15 minute period due to strong gradient winds before a line of showers came through, and with the line of showers. A tree fell onto a house and injured one occupant. Two vehicles were damaged by fallen trees. A large rotted tree next to Davis Wade stadium snapped and damaged a few cars.

Tropical depression force wind gusts downed a few trees and power lines across the county.

Several trees were blown down including one that fell on power lines on Cardinal Lane and another across New Light Road.

A tree was blown down onto a home along Lakewood Drive. The tree also took down a power line.

Gradient wind caused trees to be blown down along Maben-Sturgis Road. A tree was blown down on a power line and a vehicle on North Nash Street near Starkville. Numerous trees were blown down on the north side of Starkville near the hospital, including a few that were 2 to 3 feet in diameter.

This tornado started just to the south of Highway 25 in far northern Winston county. Initially, numerous trees were snapped along with uprooted ones as well. The first property impacted had a few trees through the house, one on a F-150 truck and a couple more on a camper. Several trees were down on a horse barn which was destroyed. The tornado then crossed Highway 25 and quickly became strong. Almost a dozen power poles were snapped along with significant damage to trees. Many hardwoods were snapped and a large section of pines were nearly totally damaged where up to 85% were basically snapped. One mobile home was completely destroyed in this area off Highway 25. One large home, which was more on the edge of the path sustained minor roof damage. The tornado continued to the NNE through an expansive wooded area as it moved into southern Oktibbeha County. Accounts from property owners suggest the extensive tree damage continued as it cross the county line. A cellular tower was collapsed just south of Craig Springs Rd and this is where the tornado reached its peak intensity of 130 mph max winds. The tornado then crossed Craig Springs Rd. Here several homes were damaged and these were a combination of roof damage to more extensive damage from trees downed on them. Several power poles and lines were down here as well. Damage was also done to the cemetery. The intensity dropped a bit here and then a bit more as it continued NNE. It basically paralleled Highway 25 with snapped and uprooted trees noted mainly just off the highway on the western side. As the tornado crossed Ennis Rd, more high end EF1 damage occurred as the tornado narrowed. A church near this area sustained moderate shingle damage to the roof. From this point, the tornado remained just west of the main highway and dissipated about a mile further.

This tornado started just to the south of Highway 25 in far northern Winston county. Initially, numerous trees were snapped along with uprooted ones as well. The first property impacted had a few trees through the house, one on a F-150 truck and a couple more on a camper. Several trees were down on a horse barn which was destroyed. The tornado then crossed Highway 25 and quickly became strong. Almost a dozen power poles were snapped along with significant damage to trees. Many hardwoods were snapped and a large section of pines were nearly totally damaged where up to 85% were basically snapped. One mobile home was completely destroyed in this area off Highway 25. One large home, which was more on the edge of the path sustained minor roof damage. The tornado continued to the NNE through an expansive wooded area as it moved into southern Oktibbeha County. Accounts from property owners suggest the extensive tree damage continued as it cross the county line. A cellular tower was collapsed just south of Craig Springs Rd and this is where the tornado reached its peak intensity of 130 mph max winds. The tornado then crossed Craig Springs Rd. Here several homes were damaged and these were a combination of roof damage to more extensive damage from trees downed on them. Several power poles and lines were down here as well. Damage was also done to the cemetery. The intensity dropped a bit here and then a bit more as it continued NNE. It basically paralleled Highway 25 with snapped and uprooted trees noted mainly just off the highway on the western side. As the tornado crossed Ennis Rd, more high end EF1 damage occurred as the tornado narrowed. A church near this area sustained moderate shingle damage to the roof. From this point, the tornado remained just west of the main highway and dissipated about a mile further.

Several trees and power lines were blown down in Starkville.

Trees were blown down onto power lines along Old West Point Road near Sixteenth Section Road, and a large tree was blown down along Summertree Road.

A tree was blown down and caused a substation outage on Industrial Park Road. Damage was caused by a fallen tree at Academy Village Apartments. Another tree was blown down on power lines to the north-northwest of Starkville.

A tree was blown down and caused a substation outage on Industrial Park Road. Damage was caused by a fallen tree at Academy Village Apartments. Another tree was blown down on power lines to the north-northwest of Starkville.

Trees and powerlines were blown down.

Damaging winds surged behind a line of thunderstorms as they moved across Starkville, which caused damage on the northern side of town including a downed power line near Reed Road and Westside Drive as well as several trees blown down near the Haven 12 apartment complex.

Damaging winds surged behind a line of thunderstorms as they moved across Starkville, which caused damage on the northern side of town including a downed power line near Reed Road and Westside Drive as well as several trees blown down near the Haven 12 apartment complex.

Power lines were blown down around Highway 12 and the intersection of South Montgomery and Hancock Street.

Numerous trees were snapped due to a microburst. Some trees were on cars and power lines. An MSU Meteorologist on the scene estimated 75-80 mph winds.

Some trees were down on power lines on the campus of Starkville High School.

Power lines were down along Babylon Road.

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

Trees were blown down across the city of Starkville. This included one tree on a house on West Main Street and a tree blown down onto power lines on Mckinley Street. Power was out across a good portion of the city. Trees were down across several roads in the western part of the county.

Trees were blown down across the city of Starkville. This included one tree on a house on West Main Street and a tree blown down onto power lines on Mckinley Street. Power was out across a good portion of the city. Trees were down across several roads in the western part of the county.

Trees were blown down onto power lines on Old Highway 12. A tree was blown down at the intersection of South Montgomery Street and Poorhouse Road.

Trees were blown down onto power lines on Old Highway 12. A tree was blown down at the intersection of South Montgomery Street and Poorhouse Road.

A power line was blown down at 512 Green Street in Starkville.

Power lines were blown down in Starkville. A tree was blown down across Mount Olive Road south of Starkville.

Trees were blown down on Self Creek Road, Longview-Adaton Road, and Oktoc Road in Starkville. A tree fell on a power line along Blackjack Road.

The tornado began near the south side of the Starkville Airport. As the tornado moved along Miley and Industrial Park Roads, it downed several trees, peeled back the roof and blew in the overhead door on a metal commercial building, and pushed over a semi-trailer. The tornado then crossed the Starkville Sportsplex, blowing over a number of soccer goals and dugouts, and damaging some fencing. The tornado then moved across a couple of apartment complexes along Lynn Lane, where it did its most intense damage. It removed the entire roofing structure of one apartment building, and blew the facade off another building. A number of apartment buildings suffered shingle or fascia damage. After causing this damage, the tornado moved across Louisville Road near the intersection with Academy Road. It blew off part of the roof of a carwash near this intersection, and also caused minor roof and gutter damage to a church. The tornado moved along Academy Road, downing some powerlines and causing some minor roof damage before dissipating. The Starkville ASOS had a wind gust of 52 mph. Maximum winds in the tornado were estimated at 95 mph.

The tornado began near the south side of the Starkville Airport. As the tornado moved along Miley and Industrial Park Roads, it downed several trees, peeled back the roof and blew in the overhead door on a metal commercial building, and pushed over a semi-trailer. The tornado then crossed the Starkville Sportsplex, blowing over a number of soccer goals and dugouts, and damaging some fencing. The tornado then moved across a couple of apartment complexes along Lynn Lane, where it did its most intense damage. It removed the entire roofing structure of one apartment building, and blew the facade off another building. A number of apartment buildings suffered shingle or fascia damage. After causing this damage, the tornado moved across Louisville Road near the intersection with Academy Road. It blew off part of the roof of a carwash near this intersection, and also caused minor roof and gutter damage to a church. The tornado moved along Academy Road, downing some powerlines and causing some minor roof damage before dissipating. The Starkville ASOS had a wind gust of 52 mph. Maximum winds in the tornado were estimated at 95 mph.

A couple of trees and power lines were down.

A couple of power lines were blown down in the city.

Several trees and power lines were blown down northwest of Starkville.

Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down across Oktibbeha County.

Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down across Oktibbeha County.

One mobile home was destroyed and 20 homes were damaged along Sun Creek and Mitchell roads. Three power poles were snapped along with numerous trees snapped and uprooted. A barn was also damaged along the path. Maximum winds were around 115 mph.

One mobile home was destroyed and 20 homes were damaged along Sun Creek and Mitchell roads. Three power poles were snapped along with numerous trees snapped and uprooted. A barn was also damaged along the path. Maximum winds were around 115 mph.

A few trees and some power lines were blown down.

Numerous trees were blown down throughout the county with several across power lines and roads. A couple trees were also down in the city of Starkville.

Numerous trees were blown down throughout the county with several across power lines and roads. A couple trees were also down in the city of Starkville.

Several trees and numerous large limbs were blown down on power lines, mainly across the northern portion of the county.

Several trees were blown down on power lines. The power was out to 402 customers.

Damaging straight line winds tore a path across southwest Starkville during the early morning of January 13th. A large portion of the Mississippi State University Raspet Flight Research Lab was blown off and debris was scattered around for a few hundred yards. The Palmer Thrift Store had a portion of its roof blown off. A few other residential homes in the area sustained minor roof damage, numerous trees and power lines were also blown down. There were also reports of lawn furniture getting blown away and a trampoline getting blown into a tree.

Several large tree limbs were blown down on power lines.

A few large limbs were blown onto powerlines.

Several large limbs were blown onto powerlines.

Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees and powerlines, caused minor roof and structural damage to a building.

Numerous trees and powerlines were blown down in the area.

Powerlines were blown down in the area.

Many trees and power lines were blown down.

The squall line moved across Oktibbeha County and caused damage in and around Starkville. The County Courthouse sustained roof damage and many roofs around town had shingles pealed back. Dozens of trees were blown down, some crushed cars and several others took down power lines.