JASPER COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – One person was killed and another was injured after severe storms moved through Mississippi April 5-6, 2025.
According to Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.), the one fatality was reported in Jasper County. One injury was reported in Pontotoc County.
“Please pray for these Mississippians and their families. Damage assessments are already underway,” Reeves said.
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has received reports of homes damaged, downed trees, flooding and power outages across the state. As of Sunday, April 6, the following counties have reported damage:
- Alcorn
- Desoto
- Forrest
- Hinds
- Jasper
- Kemper
- Lafayette
- Pontotoc
- Quitman
- Smith
- Sunflower
- Tallahatchie
- Tunica
- Union
The governor said there are 14,000 customers without power across the state.
“The state of Mississippi remains in close contact with local emergency managers and will continue to respond as necessary,” Reeves said.
MEMA is encouraging residents who received damage from the storms to:
- File an insurance claim.
- Take photos of the damage to the home.
- Report damage to their county/MEMA via the self-report tool.
If citizens have immediate, unmet needs, they are encouraged to contact their county emergency management agency. A list of those county contacts can be found online.