President Barack Obama late Wednesday declared a federal disaster for the Hattiesburg area following a powerful, long-tracked EF-4 tornado that left hundreds of homes and businesses damaged.
The damage caused from Sunday's powerful EF-4 tornado at the University of Southern Mississippi will take tens of millions of dollars to repair, officials estimated.
With many recovering from the devastating Hattiesburg area tornado in southern Mississippi, the threat for heavy rain and flooding continues for a third straight day.
NWS: Confirmed rare, violent EF-4 tornado hit the Hattiesburg area
Posted by weathernms 101 days ago (http://www.examiner.com)
The tornado that caused widespread damage and destruction and injured dozens across the Hattiesburg, Miss. area on Sunday, was one of rare power, according to the National Weather Service.
The major damage reported across two counties has been confirmed from a single strong tornado.
Several counties are under a state of emergency after one or more tornadoes tracked across southern Mississippi on Sunday, leaving dozens injured.
Tornadoes strike Mississippi; major damage, injuries reported
Posted by weathernms 102 days ago (http://www.examiner.com)
Several tornadoes have struck southern Mississippi, causing major damage and injuries.
Severe storms possible; flooding rains pose prolonged threat
Posted by weathernms 102 days ago (http://www.examiner.com)
A bout of severe storms with a prolonged threat from heavy rain and flooding are ahead for Mississippi through early this week.
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