Governor Tate Reeves issued a State of Emergency Saturday after severe weather moved through the state causing death and destruction. Preliminary reports from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency indicate that there have been six fatalities in Mississippi from severe weather that occurred on March 14 and 15, 2025. One occurred in Covington County, two in Jefferson Davis County, and three in Walthall County.
Additionally, three people have been reported missing in the state- two from Covington County and one from Walthall County. MEMA has also received reports of 29 injuries statewide: 15 in Covington County, two in Jefferson Davis County, two in Pike County, and ten in Walthall County.
At least 21 counties have reported damage from the storm. They include Calhoun, Carroll, Chickasaw, Covington, Grenada, Humphreys, Issaquena, Jasper, Jefferson Davis, Lauderdale, Lee, Leflore, Marshall, Monroe, Montgomery, Newton, Pike, Sharkey, Simpson, Smith and Walthall.
In a statement, Governor Reeves offered condolences for those impacted. "I'm heartbroken by the destruction and loss of life caused by these storms. 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."
MEMA is continuing to respond to events caused by the severe weather. The agency 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.