Oxford and Lafayette County are assessing damage from severe weather last night. Oxford Police reported a tree down on South Lamar that had been cleared by 7:38 last night.

The storm’s path continued in the early hours on Saturday into Pontotoc and Lee County. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency reports one fatality and four other injuries were reported in Pontotoc County. There are currently trees downed and power outages in areas due to the storm.

MEMA is working with counties to assess damage from the severe weather overnight. Statewide there are reports of homes damaged, trees down, and power outages due to high winds.  

Preliminary reports from MEMA have been released from two counties, as of this mroning. DeSoto County reported 20 homes damaged.  Lee County is reporting 4 homes damaged, one church and two businesses.   

This story will be updated with the latest information.

Updated  10:09 AM, April 1, 2023