HERNANDO, Miss. — Parts of the Mid-South saw significant storm damage following thunderstorms Sunday night into early Monday morning, primarily in Hernando, Mississippi.

Downed trees, snapped power lines, and multiple areas with debris are causing difficult traveling conditions. The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors issued a Declaration of Emergency early Monday morning.

The Mayor of Hernando, Chip Johnson, took to Facebook to address the damage seen so far. In the post, he says approximately 7,700 people lost power due to the weather.

DeSoto County Schools will be closed on Monday under advisement from the DeSoto County Emergency Management Agency. Mayor Johnson says many streets are blocked with fallen trees, so if possible, stay home if you can.

WREG crews saw large trees that fell onto houses and cars, causing severe damage. It is unclear if anyone was injured.

Emergency personnel and city crews are working to figure out just how much damage occurred and to restore power for those in need. If you need a place to go, the storm shelter on Riley Street behind Hernando Elementary is open and has power.

Areas of Interstate 55 in Hernando were blocked due to debris in the roadway, leaving drivers stuck for hours as crews worked to clear the road. The Mississippi Department of Transportation map shows that I-55 has since reopened.

Multiple traffic lights in the city are currently out due to the power outages in the area. The city of Hernando is asking that if anyone is out driving around, use caution.

WREG has crews in Hernando. We will keep you updated as additional information becomes available. If you have any photos of storm damage, share them with WREG here.