Severe Weather Update – State of Emergency issued
March 15, 2025 – Gov. Tate Reeves has issued a State of Emergency in all counties affected by the severe storms that occurred across Mississippi on March 14 and March 15, 2025. The State of Emergency was issued just hours after severe weather impacted at least 21 counties across the state.
“I’m heartbroken by the destruction and loss of life caused by these storms,” said Reeves. “The state of Mississippi will continue to utilize every available resource to support our fellow Mississippians in need. We are committed to helping them rebuild. We’re here for the long haul. Please join me in praying for the families and friends of those who have lost loved ones during this difficult time.”
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to respond to the severe weather events that impacted the state on March 14 and 15. Preliminary reports indicate there are six fatalities: one in Covington County, two in Jefferson Davis County, and three in Walthall County. Additionally, three people are missing—two from Covington County and one from Walthall County. MEMA has also received preliminary reports of 29 injuries statewide: 15 in Covington County, two in Jefferson Davis County, two in Pike County, and ten in Walthall County. Life safety is the number one priority and damage assessments will begin soon.
The following is PRELIMINARY and will change through the assessment process. The following 21 counties have reported they have received some storm damage:
| Calhoun | Carroll | Chickasaw |
| Covington | Grenada | Humphreys |
| Issaquena | Jasper | Jefferson Davis |
| Lauderdale | Lee | Leflore |
| Marshall | Monroe | Montgomery |
| Newton | Pike | Sharkey |
| Simpson | Smith | Walthall |
Gov. Reeves directed all state agencies to discharge their emergency responsibilities as deemed necessary and set forth in Mississippi’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
Governor Reeves’ State of Emergency can be found here.
MEMA encourages residents who’ve sustained damage from this severe weather event to do the following:
- File an insurance claim.
- Take photos of the damage to the home.
- Report damage to county/MEMA via the self-report tool.
If citizens need something as a result of the storms, MEMA encourages them to contact their county emergency management agency. A list of contacts can be found here.
