14 tornadoes reported across Mississippi as powerful storms ravage hundreds of homes, knock out power

The storms collapsed hundreds of homes, downed trees and knocked out power lines in multiple counties, officials said.

Image: Tornado draws a jagged line in Mississippi

The strongest of several twisters to touch down in the southern part of the state in early May 2026 left a visible path of damaged vegetation.

Thousands without power in Mississippi after tornadoes hit: See outage map

The National Weather Service confirmed tornadoes in multiple Mississippi counties following severe storms on May 6.

Survivors of Mississippi tornadoes crawled under furniture and held onto their kids

Powerful storms that spawned at least three tornadoes tore through several Mississippi counties. Authorities say the storms damaged nearly 500 homes, knocked down trees and power lines, and injured at least 17 people.

Strong tornadoes hit Mississippi. Here’s what made them unusually dangerous.

The twisters that struck Mississippi were hidden by innocuous-looking curtains of rain, part of what made them largely invisible and more hazardous.

Mississippi tornadoes cause widespread devastation, damage to homes

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said that multiple injuries have been reported so far.
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Mississippi leaders request federal disaster declaration for May tornadoes

A letter from Mississippi's congressional delegation asks President Donald Trump to approve federal assistance for five counties impacted by tornadoes and severe storms this month.

Mississippi Tornado: Photos, Videos Show Damage as Warnings Spread

A fast-moving outbreak of severe storms unleashed multiple tornadoes across central and western Mississippi late Wednesday.