Damage assessments in Mississippi are ongoing as county and municipal officials inspect homes, businesses, and public infrastructure affected by severe weather and flooding. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) reports that hundreds of structures and roads have been impacted.
So far, officials have documented damage to 486 homes, seven businesses, three farms, 70 public roads, two bridges, three public buildings, and six nonprofit utility facilities. Among the homes, 116 were destroyed, 134 sustained major damage, 147 minor damage, and 89 were affected. These figures are expected to rise as assessments continue, according to MEMA.
Three shelters remain open to assist displaced residents. They are located at Hancock County Necaise Shelter in Perkinson, Harrison County Safe Room in Saucier, and Stone Middle School Shelter in Wiggins.
Several counties have submitted damage reports to MEMA. Covington County reported five homes, one business, and 10 roads affected. Franklin County reported one fatality. George County documented one home, seven roads, and one bridge impacted. Hancock County reported 29 homes, three farms, five roads, and one bridge damaged. Harrison County’s damage includes 274 homes, five businesses, and eight roads. Jackson County reported 12 homes affected. Pearl River County listed 41 homes, one business, and seven roads impacted. Rankin County reported two homes, while Stone County documented 121 homes and 34 roads affected. Wilkinson County reported one home and one road affected. Officials emphasize that these numbers will likely change as damage assessments are completed.
