Webster County saw widespread damage from severe weather that hit the state Easter Sunday.
Webster 911 received about 20 calls reporting downed trees and power lines during a six-hour period Sunday night into early Monday. The National Weather Service issued two severe thunderstorm warnings for the county on Sunday: one from about 6:30-7:30 p.m. and the next from 10-11 p.m. The majority of 911 calls, mostly of downed trees, began about 10:45 p.m.
Calls came in from across the county during the thunderstorms, with homes and vehicles reported to have been damaged. Power outages also occurred throughout the area.
Webster County Emergency Manager Director Barry Rushing said one person was injured locally. A tree fell on a vehicle traveling on Highway 9 and injured a passenger, he said.
Rushing thanked all volunteer fire departments and road crews for helping get roads open.
Street Supervisor Will Gary said about five streets in Eupora had downed trees, including eight or nine on Crowley Road. Every street had debris on it, he said.
Gary thanked the Natchez Trace Electric Power Association and Eupora Fire Department for helping the Street Department with cleanup.
Gov. Tate Reeves on Monday declared a state of emergency in response to the severe tornadoes and storms hitting across the state Sunday. Tornadoes killed at least 11 people, mostly in south Mississippi. Carroll and Panola counties had one fatality each.
