MEMA releases damage report from March 30-31 storms

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The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is continuing to assess the damage levied by Sunday and Monday’s severe weather in the state.

According to the National Weather Service, three tornadoes touched down on Monday. One EF-2 twister affected Lamar and Marion counties, while an EF-1 tornado and EF-0 tornado touched down in Marion County.

As of Tuesday, MEMA officials say damage has been reported from three counties – Jackson, Lamar, and Marion – with 24 homes and 2 farms suffering damage from the storms. The following reports came from each county:

Jackson – 5 homes
Lamar – 15 homes, 2 farms
Marion – 4 homes

Those that have not reported damage are encouraged to do so as soon as possible here, along with taking photos of the damage and filing an insurance claim.

To get assistance from your local county emergency management agency, a full list of county contacts can be found here.

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By Ben Milam

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Ben Milam is a multimedia journalist for SuperTalk Mississippi News. Prior to joining the news team, he spent three years as a radio and TV play-by-play broadcaster at the NCAA Division I, NJCAA, and high school levels – including time with William Carey, ESPN+, and most recently as the voice of the University of Louisiana Monroe women’s basketball team. He also is a staff writer for Big Gold Nation of the Rivals Network. Ben is a born-and-raised Mississippian and a graduate of Southern Miss. For inquiries or story tips, email [email protected].