Three Tornadoes Damage Homes, Down Trees in Lincoln County

No reported injuries as community works to clear debris and restore power

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Three separate EF-1 tornadoes touched down in Lincoln County, Mississippi late Saturday night into early Sunday morning, ripping through backyards, snapping trees, downing power lines, and damaging homes. While the damage was extensive, there have been no reported fatalities or injuries so far as the community works to clear debris and restore power.

Why it matters

Severe weather events like these tornadoes can cause significant property damage and disrupt power and infrastructure, underscoring the importance of emergency preparedness and resilience in local communities. The lack of injuries also highlights the effectiveness of early warning systems and residents heeding safety precautions.

The details

The three tornadoes touched down in the Bogue Chitto area of Lincoln County, with one ripping through the backyard of the King family's home off Shell Oil Lane. The twisters snapped trees, downed power lines, and damaged homes, leaving a "mess" according to local officials. Residents worked through the night to clear fallen trees blocking roads. While the damage was extensive, authorities reported no fatalities or injuries so far.

  • The tornadoes touched down late Saturday night into early Sunday morning.

The players

Christopher King

A Bogue Chitto resident whose backyard was damaged by one of the tornadoes.

Eli Ferguson

Lincoln County District 4 Supervisor, who described the area as the "hardest hit" by a wind event in recent years.

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What they’re saying

“You know, we're just thankful that He spared our lives.”

— Christopher King, Bogue Chitto resident (WLBT)

“It was just a mess. It was, in the last few years, that's the hardest that my area has been hit as far as some type of wind event.”

— Eli Ferguson, Lincoln County District 4 Supervisor (WLBT)

What’s next

Additional damage surveys are ongoing and will likely continue into Monday in Covington, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, and Lincoln counties.

The takeaway

While the tornadoes caused significant property damage, the lack of reported injuries or fatalities underscores the importance of effective early warning systems and residents heeding safety precautions during severe weather events. The community's resilience in working through the night to clear debris and restore power also highlights the strength of local support networks.