Governor Tate Reeves announced multiple tornadoes statewide as the state Emergency Management Agency coordinated the response.

A severe weather outbreak swept across Mississippi, spawning multiple tornadoes that damaged hundreds of homes, downed power lines, felled trees, and disrupted several counties.

In Lincoln County’s Bogue Chitto mobile home park, homes suffered extensive structural loss with neighbors reporting injuries such as ankle injuries and minor cuts among residents.

No deaths were reported, while damage assessments continued and authorities worked to restore services and secure affected areas.

Power outages in Philadelphia were largely restored by Thursday morning, with crews focusing on cleanup near Williamsville and East Myrtle Street.

At least 17 people were injured as responders assess damage and conduct debris removal, with the situation still developing.

Around 20,000 power customers were without electricity at one point, as outages stretched across the affected region.

Officials urged residents to stay updated and heed warnings as the situation evolved.

The American Red Cross and local agencies are providing shelters and supplies, coordinating with state and local emergency teams to deploy road-clearing crews and resources.

Central Electric Power Association reported about 10 outages in Neshoba County as crews assessed storm damage.

Hail ranging from golf ball to baseball size caused vehicle damage but no major structural damage reported locally.

National Weather Service damage surveys were planned to determine tornado strength, with a Tornado Emergency previously issued for parts of Adams and Franklin counties near Bude and Meadville.