Overview
- Multiple tornadoes swept central and western Mississippi on Wednesday, triggering a tornado emergency.
- A major tornado near Garden City in Franklin County left homes destroyed and residents trapped as dangerous conditions slowed rescue efforts.
- MEMA said late Wednesday that 815 homes were affected in Franklin and Lincoln counties and that statewide coordination is underway.
- In Bogue Chitto, a tornado flattened the Wash Mobile Home Park off Highway 51, and residents reported injuries such as cuts, bruises and an injured ankle.
- Hazards forced some deputies to shelter in place, while damage included Lamar County’s emergency operations office and flooding with downed trees in Leake County.