Gov. Tate Reeves asked President Donald Trump for a Major Disaster Declaration for five counties impacted by severe storms on May 6-7, 2026, WJTV reported.
The request cited damage from severe storms, strong tornadoes, straight-line winds, hail and flash flooding, according to WJTV.
The state was struck by seven tornadoes and 26 people were injured during the storms, WJTV reported.
Reeves, a Republican, made the request seeking federal assistance for affected communities, WJTV reported.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
