Mississippi, 2017Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Mississippi, April 30, 2017
April 30, 2017 · NWS JAN · 77 events in 28 counties and zones
During the early morning hours of April 30th, a squall line of severe thunderstorms developed across central Louisiana and pushed eastward across the ArkLaMiss. The line intensified as it approached the Mississippi River and caused wind damage and tornadoes.
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- Deaths
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Property damage
- $16 million
- Crop damage
- $3.3 million
- Events
- 77
Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.
During the early morning hours of April 30th, a squall line of severe thunderstorms developed across central Louisiana and pushed eastward across the ArkLaMiss. The line intensified as it approached the Mississippi River and caused wind damage and tornadoes. As the convective system evolved into Mississippi, numerous tornadoes developed along the advancing line, with the most prolific damage occurring along the track of a large meso-scale convective vortex (MCV). This feature tracked roughly from Claiborne County through western Hinds/Madison, eastern Yazoo, eastern Holmes, southeastern Carroll, Montgomery, and northwestern Webster counties. This corridor is where the most significant damage occurred, as well as one fatality. Flash flooding, hail, and other wind damage occurred as these storms moved through.
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Jackson, MS wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Apr 30, 4:36 AM CST, 38 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 30, 4:36 AM CST, 38 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Jackson MS
536 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2017
...SEVERE WEATHER AND FLOODING TODAY AND POTENTIALLY AGAIN MID
WEEK...
.DISCUSSION...
Today through Tonight,
Today's focus remains on the potential for severe weather and heavy
rainfall, as a deep low pressure system sweeps through the central
CONUS. The deepening low has increased southerly flow over the
Southern Mississippi Valley at all heights, causing a surge of
anomalous moisture into our region. Blended total precipitable water
imagery shows a broad swath of 1.5 to 2 inch PWAT values extending
from south central Louisiana through southern Missouri. A line of
thunderstorms - focused mainly along an advancing cold front - will
continue marching eastward throughout the day today. The heaviest
and most intense rainfall looks to be associated with and MCS
centered in central Louisiana and another moving through northern
Mississippi and western Tennessee. Bowing segments along the line of
storms will have to be monitored for wind and brief tornado
potential. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches will be common across
the area today, with isolated higher amounts. Flash flooding and
areas of river flooding will be possible with this heavy rain.
/NF/
Monday through Saturday night,
A lull in the active weather pattern is expected early this week
before the next potential heavy rain/severe weather event
threatens the ArkLaMiss as we go into Wednesday/Thursday. That
system should be followed by much cooler conditions to finish up
the week.
For the Monday through Tuesday night period, weak surface high
pressure will move east across the forecast area bringing dry
conditions with seasonably warm days and cool nights.
The next shortwave trough will then dig southward in association
with a fairly impressive tropospheric undulation (2.0 PVU
intrusion to near H600) that would result in rapid cyclogenesis
over the southeast CONUS. Global models have been quite erratic in
how much digging and cyclogenesis will take place, but they have
also been pretty consistent with the general large scale response
including impressive warm advection followed by strong height
falls. So expect the combination of forcing/moisture/instability
will be supportive of multiple convective rounds that could result
in very heavy rainfall in addition to severe weather.
Of course, depending on what transpires today, antecedent
conditions could be an issue with much of the area under a threat
for more significant flooding. We will be focusing more on this
event immediately following today's system. Beyond Thursday, if
the more wrapped up solutions verify, would expect cyclonic flow
to maintain some what unsettled and much cooler conditions with
continued light rain chances as we go into Friday. If the more
progressive solutions verify, then drier/clearer and cooler
conditions would be the general rule going into next weekend. /EC/
&&
.AVIATION...
06Z TAF discussion:
Gusty southerly winds will continue through Sunday morning, before
a cold front pushes a line of thunderstorms east across the
forecast area. A few gusts up to 30 to 35 mph will be possible
during this time. A broken deck of stratus will keep ceilings
hovering around the MVFR range ahead of the front. Periods of
lower ceiling and reduced visibility, as well as gusty and erratic
winds will accompany the thunderstorms. Expect a lingering chance
for showers and possibly MVFR ceilings or visibility behind the
thunderstorms later in the period. Amendments may be necessary to
refine the timing for thunderstorms. /NF/
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson 76 52 77 53 / 100 38 0 0
Meridian 80 54 78 52 / 94 100 0 0
Vicksburg 74 51 78 54 / 100 11 0 0
Hattiesburg 79 53 80 52 / 94 92 0 0
Natchez 73 51 78 54 / 100 10 0 0
Greenville 72 51 75 55 / 100 10 0 0
Greenwood 75 52 74 54 / 100 25 0 0
&&
.JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MS...Flash Flood Watch from 10 AM CDT this morning through this
evening for MSZ030-031-033-038-039-044>046-050>052-056>058-
064>066-072>074.
Flash Flood Watch through this evening for MSZ018-019-025>029-
032-034>037-040>043-047>049-053>055-059>063.
LA...Flash Flood Watch through this evening for LAZ007>009-015-016-
023>026.
AR...Flash Flood Watch through this evening for ARZ074-075.
&&Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 29, 9:25 PM CST, 7 hours 49 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1025 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017
ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ018-019-025>066-072>074-
010330-
Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-
Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Bolivar-
Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-Clay-Lowndes-
Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Washington-Humphreys-Holmes-Attala-Winston-
Noxubee-Issaquena-Sharkey-Yazoo-Madison MS-Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-
Warren-Hinds-Rankin-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-Claiborne-Copiah-
Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS-Lincoln-
Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
1025 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2017
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast
Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, north central
Mississippi, and south central Mississippi.
.DAY ONE...The rest of Tonight and Sunday
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...early Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon
FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...early Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon
A line of thunderstorms will bring torrential rain and severe
weather to the area early Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon.
Flash flooding is possible as potential for 2 to 3 inches over a
relatively short period of time will occur. Some areas could see
as much as 4 to 6 inches of rain. Hail, damaging winds and a few
tornadoes will also be possible with these thunderstorms.
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.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday night through Friday
The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.
.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region rest of
tonight through Sunday night.
26
&&
...HAZARD LEGEND...
*SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS*
High...Significant severe thunderstorms are expected.
Moderate...Severe storms expected with significant
severe weather possible.
Enhanced...Severe storms expected.
Slight...Severe storms possible.
Marginal...Isolated severe storms possible.
*FLOODING*
Extreme...Confident in significant flooding.
Significant...Significant flooding possible.
Elevated...Confident in flooding.
Limited...Flooding possible.
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In the hours before
Special weather statement, Apr 30, 12:29 AM CST, 4 hours 45 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
129 AM CDT SUN APR 30 2017
ARZ074-300700-
Ashley AR-
129 AM CDT SUN APR 30 2017
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT EASTERN ASHLEY COUNTY UNTIL 200
AM CDT...
At 129 AM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
near Hamburg, moving northeast at 65 mph.
Dime size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this
storm.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of eastern Ashley
County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.
&&
LAT...LON 3340 9186 3339 9146 3333 9146 3308 9171
3321 9197
TIME...MOT...LOC 0629Z 213DEG 56KT 3328 9181
NFLocal storm report, Apr 30, 5:03 AM CST, 11 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
603 AM CDT SUN APR 30 2017
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0450 AM TORNADO 2 W OAK RIDGE 32.63N 91.81W
04/30/2017 MOREHOUSE LA LAW ENFORCEMENT
TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ALONG WITH
SIGNIFICANT ROOF DAMAGE TO A HOME. DEBRIS
SIGNATURE ALSO NOTED FROM KULM RADAR.
&&
CELocal storm report, Apr 30, 5:04 AM CST, 10 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JACKSON MS
604 AM CDT SUN APR 30 2017
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0455 AM TSTM WND DMG 2 N OAK RIDGE 32.65N 91.77W
04/30/2017 MOREHOUSE LA LAW ENFORCEMENT
TREES DOWN ALONG HWY 425 N, POSSIBLE
CONTINUATION OF TORNADO W OF OAK RIDGE.
&&
CEEvent by event
37 tornado, 30 thunderstorm wind, 6 flash flood, 2 lightning, 2 hail. Local standard time, as filed.
Tornado, Adams
- When
- April 30, 5:14 AM CST to 5:24 AM CST
- Where
- Adams County, 1.45 mi SSW of Linwood to 1.98 mi NNE of Linwood
- Rating
- EF2
- Path length
- 3.44 mi
- Path width
- 440 yd
- Property damage
- $400,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 31.480, -91.425
The tornado began along Bourke Road and uprooted numerous trees along its path. The worst damage occurred in the Cloverdale area. Here a large tree destroyed a home along Cloverdale Dr. The strongest point of the tornado occurred along Cloverdale Road, here a large portion of the roof was removed from a home as well as numerous trees snapped and uprooted. As the tornado crossed Carthage Point Road, many trees were uprooted and one fell on a church. The tornado continued north and crossed River Terminal Road, where a roof was blown off of a stable and one home suffered damage from an uprooted tree. The tornado finally dissipated along Providence Road. A tornado debris signature was also noted on radar during this event. The maximum wind speed of this tornado was 115 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind, Adams
- When
- April 30, 5:54 AM CST to 6:07 AM CST
- Where
- Adams County, 2.21 mi WNW of Johnsville to 1.51 mi NNE of Stanton
- Measured
- 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $30,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 31.565, -91.353
Numerous trees were blown down throughout the county.
Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson
- When
- April 30, 6:10 AM CST to 6:30 AM CST
- Where
- Jefferson County, 1.24 mi SE of Church Hill to 2.52 mi E of Lorman
- Measured
- 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $30,000
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 31.709, -91.234
Numerous tree and power lines were blown down across the county, along with numerous power outages.
Tornado, Jefferson
- When
- April 30, 6:24 AM CST to 6:37 AM CST
- Where
- Jefferson County, 1.79 mi NW of Perth to 1.33 mi NE of Mc Bride
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 11.09 mi
- Path width
- 440 yd
- Continued into
- Claiborne, Ms (JAN)
- Property damage
- $250,000
- Crop damage
- $110,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 31.671, -90.918
This tornado touched down just south of Highway 28. A few trees were downed and snapped in this area. As it continued northeast through a rural area, numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. It then crossed McBride Road and Pap Goza Road, uprooting and snapping many large trees. It also snapped a power pole and caused extensive roof damage to a few chicken houses. It continued northeast into Claiborne County, crossing Hudson Road and Beech Grove Road. The tornado ended near Northeast Smith Road, snapping a couple of trees before lifting. A tornado debris signature was also noted on radar during this event. The total length of the tornado path was 14.46 miles and the maximum wind speed was 105 mph.
Tornado, Warren
- When
- April 30, 6:24 AM CST to 6:27 AM CST
- Where
- Warren County, 0.46 mi SW of National Cemetery to 0.33 mi SW of Kings
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 1.94 mi
- Path width
- 440 yd
- Property damage
- $50,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 32.375, -90.875
The tornado began just south of Interstate 20 around Delta, LA and traveled northeast to cross the Mississippi River on the northern outskirts of Vicksburg. The tornado widened to a maximum path width of 440 yards as it entered Warren County. It produced EF-1 rated damage along its path including numerous snapped hardwood trees, blown down power lines, damage to a garage door of a building along Haining Road, and broken power poles along North Washington Street north of Watersville. The tornado lifted just north of this location. A peak wind speed of 100 mph was estimated based on surveyed damage. A debris signature was observed by NWS radar and a University of Louisiana at Monroe research radar along the path of this tornado. Total path length was 9.2 miles.
Tornado, Claiborne
- When
- April 30, 6:30 AM CST to 6:52 AM CST
- Where
- Claiborne County, 2.35 mi N of Gordon to 3.34 mi W of Reganton
- Rating
- EF2
- Path length
- 18.26 mi
- Path width
- 880 yd
- Continued into
- Warren, Ms (JAN)
- Property damage
- $500,000
- Crop damage
- $150,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 31.934, -90.984
This tornado touched down on the southeast side of Port Gibson, near the Natchez Trace Parkway. As the tornado tracked north-northeast, it snapped hardwood trees and uprooted numerous trees. One tree fell on a house on Smith Street, which caused roof damage. The tornado then tracked toward the northeast, crossing the Natchez Trace Parkway and Highway 18. Here it continued to snap or uproot trees and also caused roof damage to a structure. An extensive area of trees were snapped or blown down just before it crossed the Natchez Trace corridor a second time. After crossing the Natchez Trace Parkway again, it continued to snap and blow down numerous trees. As the tornado tracked northeast, it crossed Old Port Gibson Road, Hankinson Road, and Moulder Road where it continued to snap or uproot numerous trees. The tornado finally lifted near Fisher Ferry Road in southern Warren County. A tornado debris signature was |noted on radar during this tornado. The total path length of this tornado was 20.03|miles and the estimated maximum wind speed was 115 mph, which occurred in Claiborne County.
Tornado, Claiborne
- When
- April 30, 6:37 AM CST to 6:42 AM CST
- Where
- Claiborne County, 3.61 mi SSE of Peyton to 4.32 mi E of Peyton
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 3.35 mi
- Path width
- 200 yd
- Property damage
- $50,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 31.786, -90.787
This tornado touched down just south of Highway 28. A few trees were downed and snapped in this area. As it continued northeast through a rural area, numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. It then crossed McBride Road and Pap Goza Road, uprooting and snapping many large trees. It also snapped a power pole and caused extensive roof damage to a few chicken houses. It continued northeast into Claiborne County, crossing Hudson Road and Beech Grove Road. The tornado ended near Northeast Smith Road, snapping a couple of trees before lifting. A tornado debris signature was also noted on radar during this event. The total length of the tornado path was 14.46 miles and the maximum wind speed was 105 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind, Copiah
- When
- April 30, 6:45 AM CST to 7:19 AM CST
- Where
- Copiah County, 0.38 mi E of Conn to 3.15 mi NNE of Gatesville
- Measured
- 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $100,000
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 31.899, -90.713
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county.
Tornado, Warren
- When
- April 30, 6:52 AM CST to 6:55 AM CST
- Where
- Warren County, 7.77 mi SSE of Grange Hall to 6.75 mi SE of Grange Hall
- Rating
- EF0
- Path length
- 1.64 mi
- Path width
- 100 yd
- Property damage
- $30,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 32.151, -90.807
This tornado touched down on the southeast side of Port Gibson, near the Natchez Trace Parkway. As the tornado tracked north-northeast, it snapped hardwood trees and uprooted numerous trees. One tree fell on a house on Smith Street, which caused roof damage. The tornado then tracked toward the northeast, crossing the Natchez Trace Parkway and Highway 18. Here it continued to snap or uproot trees and also caused roof damage to a structure. An extensive area of trees were snapped or blown down just before it crossed the Natchez Trace corridor a second time. After crossing the Natchez Trace Parkway again, it continued to snap and blow down numerous trees. As the tornado tracked northeast, it crossed Old Port Gibson Road, Hankinson Road, and Moulder Road where it continued to snap or uproot numerous trees. The tornado finally lifted near Fisher Ferry Road in southern Warren County. A tornado debris signature was noted on radar during this tornado. The total path length of this tornado was 20.03 miles. The total path width was one half of a mile (880 yards) and the estimated maximum wind speed was 115 mph, both of which occurred in Claiborne County.
Thunderstorm Wind, Yazoo
- When
- April 30, 6:58 AM CST to 7:44 AM CST
- Where
- Yazoo County, 0.34 mi ENE of Eldorado to 1.48 mi N of Eden
- Measured
- 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $100,000
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 32.581, -90.644
Numerous trees were blown down across the county.
Tornado, Copiah
- When
- April 30, 7:01 AM CST to 7:07 AM CST
- Where
- Copiah County, 1.15 mi E of Gallatin to 1.59 mi S of Gallman
- Rating
- EF0
- Path length
- 5.17 mi
- Path width
- 100 yd
- Property damage
- $50,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 31.847, -90.451
This tornado touched down along Highway 28, uprooting some trees and snapping large limbs. It continued northeast, crossing Dentville Road and Welch Lane before crossing I-55. Many trees were uprooted along the path. The tornado then crossed US-51, uprooting some trees and snapping some large limbs. It continued just northeast into a wooded area, where some trees were uprooted, before lifting. The maximum wind speed was 85 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds
- When
- April 30, 7:06 AM CST to 7:08 AM CST
- Where
- Hinds County, 1.05 mi SE of Utica to 1.69 mi SW of Adams
- Measured
- 64 kt (74 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $30,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 32.111, -90.605
Few trees and large branches snapped from just northeast of Utica to along Newman Road. A few homes were also damaged in the Utica area.
Tornado, Hinds
- When
- April 30, 7:10 AM CST to 7:17 AM CST
- Where
- Hinds County, 0.44 mi SSW of Adams to 1.94 mi NW of Fairchilds Xrds
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 6.12 mi
- Path width
- 300 yd
- Property damage
- $115,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 32.165, -90.574
This tornado touched down just southwest of the intersection of Adams Station Road and Old Adams Station Road. Here, heavy tree damage was noted as dozens of trees were snapped and uprooted. A power line was down here as well. The tornado then crossed Learned Road, just south of Learned, and damaged dozens of trees. The tornado continued northeast and crossed Holiday Road where tree damage was noted. The tornado tracked over some pasture and farm land and dissipated as it crossed Oakley Road. The maximum wind speed with this tornado was 110 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind, Lincoln
- When
- April 30, 7:10 AM CST
- Where
- Lincoln County, 0.59 mi E of Brookhaven
- Measured
- 54 kt (62 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $15,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 31.580, -90.440
A few trees were down, including 1 on a house.
Tornado, Hinds
- When
- April 30, 7:14 AM CST to 7:15 AM CST
- Where
- Hinds County, 0.81 mi SE of Smiths to 0.73 mi ESE of Smiths
- Rating
- EF0
- Path length
- 0.45 mi
- Path width
- 50 yd
- Continued into
- Warren, Ms (JAN)
- Property damage
- $20,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 32.341, -90.662
This tornado started just south of Hwy 80 just to the west of Edwards where large tree branches were broken and a few trees uprooted. The tornado traveled north and reached its peak intensity and width as it crossed I-20 in Warren County, where hardwood trees were uprooted. The tornado continued north across Armory Road and Freetown Road snapping additional large tree branches before dissipating on the north side of Freetown Road. The total path length was 2.75 miles and total width was 900 yards. Maximum wind speeds for this tornado was 94 mph.
Tornado, Warren
- When
- April 30, 7:15 AM CST to 7:18 AM CST
- Where
- Warren County, 4.19 mi E of Bovina to 5.08 mi ENE of Bovina
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 2.28 mi
- Path width
- 900 yd
- Property damage
- $30,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 32.346, -90.658
This tornado started just south of Hwy 80 just to the west of Edwards where large tree branches were broken and a few trees uprooted. The tornado traveled north and reached its peak intensity and width as it crossed I-20 in Warren County, where hardwood trees were uprooted. The tornado continued north across Armory Road and Freetown Road snapping additional large tree branches before dissipating on the north side of Freetown Road. The total path length was 2.75 miles and total width was 900 yards. Maximum wind speeds for this tornado was 94 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds
- When
- April 30, 7:18 AM CST to 7:22 AM CST
- Where
- Hinds County, 1.36 mi WNW of Thompson to 0.57 mi SSE of Clinton
- Measured
- 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- Amateur Radio
- Coordinates
- 32.310, -90.370
Trees were blown down along Midway Road and along Springridge Road.
Tornado, Hinds
- When
- April 30, 7:22 AM CST to 7:41 AM CST
- Where
- Hinds County, 3.19 mi NW of Raymond to 3.96 mi WNW of Pocahontas
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 14.7 mi
- Path width
- 880 yd
- Continued into
- Madison, Ms (JAN)
- Property damage
- $200,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 32.303, -90.469
This tornado touched down south of Bolton along Houston Road. The tornado quickly intensified as it crossed Raymond-Bolton Road where numerous trees were damaged. Heavy tree damage again was noted as the tornado crossed Airplane and St. Thomas Roads. The roads were blocked by numerous trees and two power poles were snapped along Airplane Road. The tornado then moved to just east of Bolton where it crossed the Bolton Cemetery, where numerous trees were damaged. A home sustained minor roof damage here and a metal tractor shed was destroyed. More trees were downed on the Frontage Roads along I-20 and a large billboard was damaged. The tornado then moved across fields west of West Northside Drive. One mobile home had part of the tin roof torn off. More heavy tree damage was observed on Edwards Road and then again as it crossed Jimmy Williams Road. Here the tornado intensified and reached its widest point. Additional tree damage occurred across Lorance Road and then again across Clinton-Tinnin Road. The tornado downed about 30 large trees across Kennebrew Road as it crossed into southern Madison County. Damage was noted on Shady Grove Road and near the petrified forest area before it moved into Flora. The tornado caused minor structural damage in downtown Flora. It also caused damage to the old water tower in Flora. Tree damage was noted on the north side of Flora as well. The tornado dissipated as it exited the Flora city limits to the north. The total path length was 20.79 miles. The maximum estimated winds were 110 mph, which occurred in Hinds County.
Tornado, Hinds
- When
- April 30, 7:23 AM CST to 7:33 AM CST
- Where
- Hinds County, 4.66 mi NNE of Mt Beulah to 3.1 mi WSW of Coxs Ferry
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 7.14 mi
- Path width
- 1,800 yd
- Property damage
- $95,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 32.410, -90.594
This tornado started just west of the intersection of Anderson Road and Askew Road where large limbs were snapped and a few trees uprooted. The tornado crossed Anderson Road again as it continued moving northeast. The tornado widened as it crossed Narrow Gauge Road where hardwood and softwood trees were snapped and uprooted. The tornado paralleled Farr Road where additional limbs were snapped and trees uprooted. The tornado reached its peak intensity along Farr road, near the intersection of John Warren Road, where numerous hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted. The tornado then took a slight northwest turn and continued to parallel Farr Road, causing more tree damage before dissipating shortly after crossing Halifax Road. The maximum wind speed with this tornado was 107 mph.
Tornado, Hinds
- When
- April 30, 7:23 AM CST to 7:26 AM CST
- Where
- Hinds County, 2.32 mi SW of Terry to 1.38 mi WSW of Terry
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 1.07 mi
- Path width
- 150 yd
- Property damage
- $70,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 32.081, -90.332
This weak tornado touched down along Volley Campbell Road and moved across some personal property. A couple of trees were uprooted along with many large limbs broken. A Metal shed had most of the roof off and a couple walls damaged. A horse trailer was rolled and the brick home had some siding torn off. This tornado moved through a wooded area before dissipating as it cross Tank Road. Here, large limbs were broken off trees and a power pole was left leaning. A brief tornadic debris signature was noted. The maximum wind speed with this tornado was 90 mph.
Tornado, Hinds
- When
- April 30, 7:28 AM CST to 7:31 AM CST
- Where
- Hinds County, 2.63 mi NNW of Raymond Williams Arp to 4.14 mi N of Raymond Williams Arp
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 2.04 mi
- Path width
- 500 yd
- Property damage
- $150,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 32.336, -90.414
This tornado touched down along St. Thomas Road and peaked as it crossed I-20 on the west side of the Norrell Road exit. The heaviest tree damage was along both Frontage Roads where numerous trees were snapped/uprooted. A semi-truck was turned over here as well. The tornado downed trees across the railroad and for another half mile in the woods west of Williamson Road. The maximum wind speed with this tornado was 100 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin
- When
- April 30, 7:33 AM CST
- Where
- Rankin County, Florence
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 32.150, -90.130
Trees were blown down in Florence.
Thunderstorm Wind, Madison
- When
- April 30, 7:36 AM CST
- Where
- Madison County, 1.5 mi SSE of Mansdale
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- Broadcast Media
- Coordinates
- 32.501, -90.188
Trees were blown down in Whisper Lake.
Tornado, Madison
- When
- April 30, 7:41 AM CST to 7:47 AM CST
- Where
- Madison County, 4.53 mi SSW of Flora to 1.11 mi NNE of Flora
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 5.64 mi
- Path width
- 450 yd
- Property damage
- $100,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 32.488, -90.345
This tornado touched down south of Bolton along Houston Road. The tornado quickly intensified as it crossed Raymond-Bolton Road where numerous trees were damaged. Heavy tree damage again was noted as the tornado crossed Airplane and St. Thomas Roads. The roads were blocked by numerous trees and two power poles were snapped along Airplane Road. The tornado then moved to just east of Bolton where it crossed the Bolton Cemetery, where numerous trees were damaged. A home sustained minor roof damage here and a metal tractor shed was destroyed. More trees were downed on the Frontage Roads along I-20 and a large billboard was damaged. The tornado then moved across fields west of West Northside Drive. One mobile home had part of the tin roof torn off. More heavy tree damage was observed on Edwards Road and then again as it crossed Jimmy Williams Road. Here the tornado intensified and reached its widest point. Additional tree damage occurred across Lorance Road and then again across Clinton-Tinnin Road. The tornado downed about 30 large trees across Kennebrew Road as it crossed into southern Madison County. Damage was noted on Shady Grove Road and near the petrified forest area before it moved into Flora. The tornado caused minor structural damage in downtown Flora. It also caused damage to the old water tower in Flora. Tree damage was noted on the north side of Flora as well. The tornado dissipated as it exited the Flora city limits to the north. The total path length was 20.79 miles. The maximum estimated winds were 110 mph, which occurred in Hinds County. The maximum tornado width was one half of a mile(880 yards), which also occurred in Hinds County.
Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin
- When
- April 30, 7:43 AM CST
- Where
- Rankin County, 3.14 mi WNW of Langford
- Measured
- 54 kt (62 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 32.371, -90.017
Trees and power lines were blown down near the intersection of Spillway and Grants Ferry roads.
Tornado, Madison
- When
- April 30, 7:50 AM CST to 7:54 AM CST
- Where
- Madison County, 2.52 mi N of Flora to 2.8 mi NNW of Stokes
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 6.02 mi
- Path width
- 400 yd
- Property damage
- $40,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 32.586, -90.320
The tornado started just south of the Kearney Park community, where it moved northwest into the community downing several trees and causing minor structural damage to homes. It crossed Burnt Corn Creek and continued to cause damage along Virlilia Road before it lifted. The maximum wind speed with this tornado was 100 mph.
Tornado, Yazoo
- When
- April 30, 7:51 AM CST to 7:54 AM CST
- Where
- Yazoo County, 0.94 mi SSE of Bentonia to 2.77 mi ESE of Bentonia
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 2.52 mi
- Path width
- 1,500 yd
- Continued into
- Madison, Ms (JAN)
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 32.617, -90.367
This tornado touched down just east of Highway 49, and traveled northeast across mainly undeveloped land, along the Big Black River through southern Yazoo County and northern Madison County. The tornado snapped and uprooted trees along its path, including one large tree limb which fell onto a home. The tornado dissipated between Jubilee Road and the Big Black River. Total path length was 5 miles.
Tornado, Yazoo
- When
- April 30, 7:54 AM CST to 8:17 AM CST
- Where
- Yazoo County, 3.19 mi S of Dover to 4.12 mi N of Vaughan
- Rating
- EF2
- Path length
- 21.7 mi
- Path width
- 1,700 yd
- Property damage
- $2.3 million
- Crop damage
- $200,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 32.654, -90.320
This strong tornado started east of Bentonia near Indian Creek where minor tree damage was noted and continued to travel along a path just north of the Big Black River. The tornado caused minor structural damage along Scotland Road, where it also downed hundreds of trees. The tornado was strongest as it crossed Trail End Road, where it snapped wooden power poles, caused minor structural damage and snapped and uprooted nearly 1000 trees. A tin roof was ripped completely off of a mobile home along Linwood Rd in the Berryville Community. Tree damage was also surveyed along near and along I-55 near and north of the Vaughan exit. The tornado crossed over I-55 before dissipating south of Pickens. The maximum estimated winds with this tornado was 120 mph.
Tornado, Madison
- When
- April 30, 7:54 AM CST to 7:57 AM CST
- Where
- Madison County, 4.2 mi NW of Flora Lane Arpt to 4.15 mi NNW of Flora Lane Arpt
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 2.52 mi
- Path width
- 1,500 yd
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 32.620, -90.324
This tornado touched down just east of Highway 49, and traveled northeast across mainly undeveloped land, along the Big Black River through southern Yazoo County and northern Madison County. The tornado snapped and uprooted trees along its path, including one large tree limb which fell onto a home. The tornado dissipated between Jubilee Road and the Big Black River. Total path length was 5 miles.
Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin
- When
- April 30, 7:55 AM CST
- Where
- Rankin County, 2.65 mi SSW of Gulde
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 32.264, -89.866
Trees were blown down along Rankin Road.
Flash Flood, Warren
- When
- April 30, 8:00 AM CST to 11:00 AM CST
- Where
- Warren County, 1.61 mi N of Cedars to 2.76 mi WNW of National Cemetery
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Property damage
- $7,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 32.273, -90.929
Flash flooding occurred along North Washington Street, Highway 27 South, and Oakridge Road.
Tornado, Yazoo
- When
- April 30, 8:06 AM CST to 8:14 AM CST
- Where
- Yazoo County, 2.03 mi W of Linwood to 3.13 mi NW of Vaughan
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 6.88 mi
- Path width
- 1,003 yd
- Property damage
- $130,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 32.777, -90.185
This EF-1 tornado started just north of MS Highway 16 in Yazoo County. It uprooted and snapped trees as it approached the Linwood Community. While progressing through the Linwood Community, it caused damage to several structures including removing the entire tin roof from a home on Black Jack Road, damaging a mobile home on Vaughan Road, and damaging the awnings at the Linwood Gin. The tornado was responsible for a tree falling on a house on Pepper Wilson Road. It continued to cause damage on Bennett Road, before it dissipated prior to Interstate 55. The estimated wind speed with this tornado was 110 mph.
Tornado, Yazoo
- When
- April 30, 8:16 AM CST to 8:23 AM CST
- Where
- Yazoo County, 3.68 mi SSE of Fordyke to 6.05 mi E of Fordyke
- Rating
- EF2
- Path length
- 5.08 mi
- Path width
- 1,500 yd
- Continued into
- Holmes, Ms (JAN)
- Property damage
- $300,000
- Crop damage
- $150,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 32.856, -90.095
This strong tornado started several miles west of Pickens off Highway 432 and tracked northeast for roughly 23 miles. The tornado impacted areas west of Goodman, Holmes County State Park and a direct hit on the town of Durant. The tornado was very wide and was roughly 1.2 miles wide at its widest point. Across the entire path, thousands of trees were damaged/uprooted/snapped. Hundreds of power poles and power lines were down as well. The large majority of structures that were damaged were indicated by minor to moderate roof damage with singles/siding torn off to partial loss of decking. Multiple structures were more heavily damaged by trees falling on them. Some of the more significant tree and structural damage occurred along Courts Road, Salem Road, Ebenezer Pickens Road and Jordan Road. Four mobile homes were destroyed along Jordan Road, including a new, well secured, mobile home. Significant tree damage also occurred along Highway 51 and along State Park Road just west of Highway 51. The town of Durant took a direct hit. Many buildings and homes sustained minor to moderate roof damage. A few less sound structures were destroyed. Numerous power lines were also down. The tornado continued a bit further to the northeast before dissipating. The total path length was 23.4 miles.
Flash Flood, Yazoo
- When
- April 30, 8:22 AM CST to 11:00 AM CST
- Where
- Yazoo County, 2.73 mi ESE of Anding to 1.91 mi ENE of Bentonia
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Property damage
- $11,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 32.668, -90.355
Flash flooding occurred in Bentonia. Highway 49 was under water, and Highway 433 at Martin Road was flooded.
Tornado, Holmes
- When
- April 30, 8:23 AM CST to 8:41 AM CST
- Where
- Holmes County, 3.53 mi WNW of Pickens to 3.15 mi ENE of Durant
- Rating
- EF2
- Path length
- 18.32 mi
- Path width
- 1,900 yd
- Deaths
- 1 direct, 0 indirect
- Property damage
- $3.5 million
- Crop damage
- $700,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 32.901, -90.026
This strong tornado started several miles west of Pickens off Highway 432 and tracked Northeast for roughly 23 miles. The tornado impacted areas west of Goodman, Holmes County State Park and a direct hit on the town of Durant. The tornado was very wide and was roughly 1.2 miles wide at its widest point. Across the entire path, thousands of trees were damaged/uprooted/snapped. Hundreds of power poles and power lines were down as well. The large majority of structures that were damaged were indicated by minor to moderate roof damage with singles/siding torn off to partial loss of decking. Multiple structures were more heavily damaged by trees falling on them. Some of the more significant tree and structural damage occurred along Courts Road, Salem Road, Ebenezer Pickens Road and Jordan Road. Four mobile homes were destroyed along Jordan Road, including a new, well secured, mobile home. Significant tree damage also occurred along Highway 51 and along State Park Road just west of Highway 51. The town of Durant took a direct hit. Many buildings and homes sustained minor to moderate roof damage. A few less sound structures were destroyed. Numerous power lines were also down. The tornado continued a bit further to the northeast before dissipating. The total path length was 23.4 miles.
Thunderstorm Wind, Scott
- When
- April 30, 8:30 AM CST to 8:55 AM CST
- Where
- Scott County, 3.67 mi NE of Pulaski to 1.89 mi S of Sebastopol
- Measured
- 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $30,000
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 32.306, -89.554
Many trees and power lines were blown down across the county, including in Forest and Sebastopol.
Thunderstorm Wind, Holmes
- When
- April 30, 8:30 AM CST
- Where
- Holmes County, 1.16 mi W of Goodman
- Measured
- 83 kt (96 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $100,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 32.970, -89.920
Numerous trees and powerlines were blown down on the Holmes Community College campus.
Thunderstorm Wind, Carroll
- When
- April 30, 8:35 AM CST
- Where
- Carroll County, 2.41 mi WSW of Valley Hill
- Measured
- 62 kt (71 mph) measured gust
- Property damage
- $20,000
- Reported by
- Broadcast Media
- Coordinates
- 33.490, -90.090
Structural damage occurred at Greenwood-Leflore Airport. A measured gust of 71 mph also occurred.
Tornado, Holmes
- When
- April 30, 8:38 AM CST to 8:47 AM CST
- Where
- Holmes County, 3.25 mi W of Bowling Green to 3.35 mi E of Emory
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 8.2 mi
- Path width
- 400 yd
- Continued into
- Carroll, Ms (JAN)
- Property damage
- $30,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 33.177, -89.986
The tornado began just to the southwest of Sudbeck Road and downed hardwood trees in this area. It then continued northeast, snapping tree limbs and uprooting a few trees along its path in the northern part of Holmes County. The tornado then crossed into Carroll County and dissipated along Highway 37. The total path length for this tornado was 9.16 miles and the maximum estimated wind speed was 90mph. The maximum width was 400 yards, which occurred in Holmes County.
Tornado, Scott
- When
- April 30, 8:41 AM CST to 8:47 AM CST
- Where
- Scott County, 5.26 mi SSW of Piketown to 1.06 mi SW of Piketown
- Rating
- EF0
- Path length
- 4.28 mi
- Path width
- 100 yd
- Property damage
- $50,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 32.407, -89.397
The tornado began along Russell Community Road where it uprooted many softwood trees. It also caused minor roof damage and blew the skirting off of a mobile home, as well as blew the tin off of a chicken house. It then continued to the north-northeast and uprooted more trees along Jane Road before it dissipated. The maximum estimated wind speed was 80 mph.
Tornado, Holmes
- When
- April 30, 8:42 AM CST to 8:45 AM CST
- Where
- Holmes County, 2.39 mi S of Hoffman to 1.81 mi E of Hoffman
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 3.04 mi
- Path width
- 600 yd
- Property damage
- $30,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 33.136, -89.827
This tornado touched down just south of County Road 69 and as it tracked north-northeast, it crossed Highway 51. Through the length of its path, it downed softwood and hardwood trees. It finally lifted east of Highway 51, near the railroad. The maximum estimated wind speed with this tornado was 100 mph.
Tornado, Attala
- When
- April 30, 8:42 AM CST to 8:46 AM CST
- Where
- Attala County, 1.38 mi W of Possumneck to 3.25 mi NNE of Possumneck
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 3.85 mi
- Path width
- 600 yd
- Property damage
- $60,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 33.150, -89.774
This tornado began about a half of a mile southwest of County Road 3003 and tracked to the northeast. Along its path, it uprooted many trees, and one tree fell onto a church. The tornado ended along County Road 3106. The maximum estimated wind speed with this tornado was 95 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind, Adams
- When
- April 30, 8:42 AM CST
- Where
- Adams County, 136.39 mi NE of Shannon
- Measured
- 61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $2,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 33.212, -89.867
Shingles were taken off the roof of a mobile home along with some large branches snapped along Emory Road.
Thunderstorm Wind, Attala
- When
- April 30, 8:45 AM CST to 8:53 AM CST
- Where
- Attala County, 0.58 mi ENE of Mc Adams to 1.78 mi SSW of Ethel
- Measured
- 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $25,000
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 33.024, -89.691
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county.
Tornado, Carroll
- When
- April 30, 8:47 AM CST to 8:49 AM CST
- Where
- Carroll County, 3.59 mi S of Wiltshire to 3.12 mi SSE of Wiltshire
- Rating
- EF0
- Path length
- 0.94 mi
- Path width
- 50 yd
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 33.248, -89.872
The tornado began just to the southwest of Sudbeck Road and downed hardwood trees in this area. It then continued northeast, snapping tree limbs and uprooting a few trees along its path in the northern part of Holmes County. The tornado then crossed into Carroll County and dissipated along Highway 37. The total path length for this tornado was 9.16 miles. The maximum estimated wind speed was 90mph and the maximum width was 400 yards, both of which occurred in Holmes County.
Thunderstorm Wind, Carroll
- When
- April 30, 8:50 AM CST
- Where
- Carroll County, 4.05 mi SE of Wiltshire
- Measured
- 54 kt (62 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $1,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 33.256, -89.824
A few trees were snapped along County Road 37.
Tornado, Carroll
- When
- April 30, 8:51 AM CST to 8:55 AM CST
- Where
- Carroll County, 1.38 mi SW of Beatty to 1.25 mi NE of Beatty
- Rating
- EF0
- Path length
- 2.63 mi
- Path width
- 250 yd
- Property damage
- $40,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 33.255, -89.766
The tornado began near Hudson Creek in southern Carroll County. As it tracked north northeast toward Beatty, it uprooted trees and downed some powerlines along County Road 33. As it crossed County Road 27, it continued to uproot some softwood trees and tore a few shingles off of a home. The tornado dissipated along Highway 51 north of Beatty. The maximum estimated wind speed with this tornado was 80 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind, Newton
- When
- April 30, 8:55 AM CST
- Where
- Newton County, 2.82 mi NNW of Conehatta
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 32.490, -89.290
A tree was blown down across Conehatta Prospect Road.
Tornado, Carroll
- When
- April 30, 8:58 AM CST to 9:06 AM CST
- Where
- Carroll County, 1.85 mi S of Vaiden to 6.1 mi ENE of Carroll
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 8.48 mi
- Path width
- 1,200 yd
- Continued into
- Montgomery, Ms (JAN)
- Property damage
- $650,000
- Crop damage
- $400,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 33.303, -89.753
This tornado started on the south side of Vaiden and tracked northeast, dissipating just to the northwest of Kilmichael. Initially, trees were snapped and uprooted along county road 28 and county road 27. The tornado then crossed Highway 51 where numerous trees were snapped or uprooted and power lines were downed. A few homes sustained minor roof damage and one had a large tree down on it. The railroad was blocked by several trees as well. The tornado then crossed Highway 35 where more trees were damaged. It then moved into a wooded area and mostly tracked south of Highway 430. A few damage locations were accessible along CR 9 where more trees were downed, but the road was blocked and the core of the tornado path was inaccessible. The Northwest edge of the tornado began to impact portions of Highway 430 a few miles before the junction with Highway 407. Here numerous trees were damaged. The tornado appeared to peak in intensity and reach its widest point near the Carroll and Montgomery County line and along Highway 407. Here, significant tree damage was noted as the tornado moved across an open field and slammed into a wooded area. Significant tree damage was noted across the field south of the highway and where it crossed Highway 407. Widespread tree damage continued across Herring Loop, Lower Bethlehem Road, and Herring School Road. Some homes were damaged by trees. Along Herring School Road, a couple sheds were destroyed along with several homes sustaining minor roof damage. A large metal I-beam shed was destroyed and thrown nearly 100 yards. As the tornado neared Kindred Road, a turn to the left was noted and it began to track more northerly. Damage to trees continued as it crossed Lewis Creek Road along with a few sheds damaged and shingles off roofs. As it crossed Highway 82 west of Kilmichael, more trees were downed along with a dozen or so power poles. Three homes had roof damage and several sheds had tin off the roof. The tornado continued just a bit farther north and dissipated just past the intersection of Mayfield and Robinson-Thompson Road. The total path length of the tornado was 15.75 miles. The maximum width of the tornado was 1.1 miles, which occurred in Montgomery County, as well as the highest wind speed of the tornado at 115 mph. The maximum estimated wind speed of the tornado in Carroll County was 100 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind, Marion
- When
- April 30, 8:59 AM CST to 9:19 AM CST
- Where
- Marion County, 1.34 mi ESE of Kokomo to 9.94 mi ENE of Columbia Marion Arpt
- Measured
- 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $7,000
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 31.195, -89.978
Multiple trees were blown down across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind, Carroll
- When
- April 30, 9:03 AM CST to 9:04 AM CST
- Where
- Carroll County, 1.11 mi ENE of Vaiden to 2.59 mi ENE of Vaiden
- Measured
- 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $3,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 33.337, -89.733
A few trees were uprooted along with some large branches snapped along Highway 430.
Thunderstorm Wind, Montgomery
- When
- April 30, 9:05 AM CST to 9:20 AM CST
- Where
- Montgomery County, 1.59 mi WNW of Foltz to 2.7 mi N of Aloa
- Measured
- 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $25,000
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 33.439, -89.775
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county.
Tornado, Montgomery
- When
- April 30, 9:06 AM CST to 9:13 AM CST
- Where
- Montgomery County, 4.82 mi SW of Kilmichael to 1.66 mi ENE of Hendrix Siding
- Rating
- EF2
- Path length
- 7.01 mi
- Path width
- 1,936 yd
- Property damage
- $1.5 million
- Crop damage
- $600,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 33.388, -89.646
This tornado started on the south side of Vaiden and tracked northeast, dissipating just to the northwest of Kilmichael. Initially, trees were snapped and uprooted along county road 28 and county road 27. The tornado then crossed Highway 51 where numerous trees were snapped or uprooted and power lines were downed. A few homes sustained minor roof damage and one had a large tree down on it. The railroad was blocked by several trees as well. The tornado then crossed Highway 35 where more trees were damaged. It then moved into a wooded area and mostly tracked south of Highway 430. A few damage locations were accessible along CR 9 where more trees were downed, but the road was blocked and the core of the tornado path was inaccessible. The Northwest edge of the tornado began to impact portions of Highway 430 a few miles before the junction with Highway 407. Here numerous trees were damaged. The tornado appeared to peak in intensity and reach its widest point near the Carroll and Montgomery County line and along Highway 407. Here, significant tree damage was noted as the tornado moved across an open field and slammed into a wooded area. Significant tree damage was noted across the field south of the highway and where it crossed Highway 407. Widespread tree damage continued across Herring Loop, Lower Bethlehem Road, and Herring School Road. Some homes were damaged by trees. Along Herring School Road, a couple sheds were destroyed along with several homes sustaining minor roof damage. A large metal I-beam shed was destroyed and thrown nearly 100 yards. As the tornado neared Kindred Road, a turn to the left was noted and it began to track more northerly. Damage to trees continued as it crossed Lewis CreekRoad along with a few sheds damaged and shingles off roofs. As it crossed Highway 82 west of Kilmichael, more trees were downed along with a dozen or so power poles. Three homes had roof damage and several sheds had tin off the roof. The tornado continued just a bit farther north and dissipated just past the intersection of Mayfield and Robinson-Thompson Road. The total path length of the tornado was 15.75miles. The maximum width of the tornado was 1.1 miles, which occurred in Montgomery County, as well as the highest wind speed of the tornado at 115 mph.
Tornado, Montgomery
- When
- April 30, 9:11 AM CST to 9:15 AM CST
- Where
- Montgomery County, 1.3 mi SW of Kilmichael to 2.53 mi SE of Minerva
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 6.63 mi
- Path width
- 970 yd
- Property damage
- $4.0 million
- Crop damage
- $500,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 33.416, -89.594
This tornado started southwest of Kilmichael just south of Vaiden-Kilmichael Road and tracked north-northeast. As it crossed Vaiden-Kilmichael Road, many trees were damaged and two sheds were destroyed, minor damage was noted to roofs on a couple homes. The tornado then entered and tracked through the town of Kilmichael uprooting/snapping thousands of trees. The tree damage was extensive through town. Dozens of homes sustained minor roof damage with a dozen or so more heavily damaged by fallen trees. A tall communications tower was broken in half and dozens of power poles and power lines were downed. The tornado continued north-northeast across Highway 82 and then along Minerva Road where many more trees were damaged. The tornado then crossed Mayfield Road where more heavy tree damage occurred and several power poles and powerlines were downed. The last accessible area was at the end of Mayfield Road on some private land, here more heavy tree damage was noted. The maximum estimated wind speed for this tornado was 110 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind, Grenada
- When
- April 30, 9:11 AM CST
- Where
- Grenada County, 0.9 mi SE of Grenada
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $8,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 33.770, -89.810
Trees were blown down in Grenada.
Tornado, Montgomery
- When
- April 30, 9:13 AM CST to 9:19 AM CST
- Where
- Montgomery County, 2.43 mi SW of Minerva to 0.2 mi ENE of Lodi
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 5.63 mi
- Path width
- 800 yd
- Property damage
- $40,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 33.501, -89.605
The tornado began south of Robinson-Thompson Road. As it tracked northeast, it snapped and uprooted many softwood and hardwood trees along its path. It dissipated along Oak Ridge Road. The maximum estimated wind speed with this tornado was 100 mph.
Tornado, Montgomery
- When
- April 30, 9:14 AM CST to 9:18 AM CST
- Where
- Montgomery County, 1.46 mi S of Lodi to 1.37 mi E of Lodi
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 2.04 mi
- Path width
- 400 yd
- Continued into
- Webster, Ms (JAN)
- Property damage
- $60,000
- Crop damage
- $200,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 33.529, -89.528
The tornado began along Salem Road and tracked to the northeast. As it did, it snapped or uprooted numerous trees along its path. It crossed into Webster County along Lodi Road and continued to cause mostly tree damage. It dissipated near the intersection of Alva Road and Dan Moore Road. The total path length of the tornado was 6.75 miles. The maximum path width was 650 yards, which occurred in Webster County. The maximum estimated wind speed was 95 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind, Montgomery
- When
- April 30, 9:15 AM CST
- Where
- Montgomery County, 2.46 mi S of Minerva
- Measured
- 65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 33.495, -89.577
Multiple trees were uprooted and snapped along Minerva Road.
Tornado, Neshoba
- When
- April 30, 9:17 AM CST to 9:18 AM CST
- Where
- Neshoba County, 2.22 mi ENE of Mc Donald to 2.5 mi ENE of Mc Donald
- Rating
- EF0
- Path length
- 0.29 mi
- Path width
- 50 yd
- Property damage
- $20,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 32.687, -89.097
The tornado touched down just southwest of County Road 505. Along this road it snapped a few softwood trees, one of which fell onto a power line. A flag pole was also bent in half. It also caused damage to the skirting of a mobile home of a storm spotter, who observed this tornado. The tornado crossed this road and lifted in a field to the northeast. The maximum estimated wind speed with this tornado was 85 mph.
Tornado, Webster
- When
- April 30, 9:18 AM CST to 9:23 AM CST
- Where
- Webster County, 8.61 mi SW of Embry to 1.57 mi S of Cadaretta
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 7.44 mi
- Path width
- 600 yd
- Property damage
- $30,000
- Crop damage
- $150,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 33.579, -89.503
This tornado began south of King Road near the Montgomery and Webster county line. Here, it was its most intense and caused significant tree damage by uprooting many hardwood trees along both King and Dubard roads. It then tracked northeast and turned slightly more north. It continued to cause mostly tree damage along its path. The tornado ended just as it crossed Highway 404. The maximum estimated wind speed for this tornado was 110 mph.
Tornado, Webster
- When
- April 30, 9:18 AM CST to 9:20 AM CST
- Where
- Webster County, 8.84 mi NW of Pellez to 5.25 mi SW of Embry
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 4.72 mi
- Path width
- 650 yd
- Property damage
- $15,000
- Crop damage
- $100,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 33.553, -89.506
The tornado began along Salem Road and tracked to the northeast. As it did, it snapped or uprooted numerous trees along its path. It crossed into Webster County along Lodi road and continued to cause mostly tree damage. It dissipated near the intersection of Alva Road and Dan Moore Road. The total path length of the tornado was 6.75 miles. The maximum path width was 650 yards, which occurred in Webster County. The maximum estimated wind speed was 95 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind, Webster
- When
- April 30, 9:28 AM CST
- Where
- Webster County, 0.69 mi N of Cadaretta
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $75,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 33.710, -89.450
Trees were blown down in Caderetta, including two that fell onto homes.
Thunderstorm Wind, Forrest
- When
- April 30, 9:49 AM CST
- Where
- Forrest County, 2.7 mi W of Maybank
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $8,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 31.420, -89.426
Power lines were blown down on Lott Town Road.
Thunderstorm Wind, Noxubee
- When
- April 30, 10:09 AM CST
- Where
- Noxubee County, 5.65 mi NNE of Shuqualak
- Measured
- 64 kt (74 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 33.050, -88.560
Trees were uprooted along Highway 45 south of Macon.
Thunderstorm Wind, Kemper
- When
- April 30, 10:11 AM CST
- Where
- Kemper County, 0.58 mi E of Wahalak
- Measured
- 63 kt (72 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 32.900, -88.510
Trees were uprooted along Highway 45.
Thunderstorm Wind, Kemper
- When
- April 30, 10:15 AM CST
- Where
- Kemper County, 2.32 mi W of Scooba
- Measured
- 63 kt (72 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $15,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 32.830, -88.470
A large tree was snapped and other trees were uprooted in Scooba.
Lightning, Forrest
- When
- April 30, 10:25 AM CST
- Where
- Forrest County, 1.38 mi S of Petal
- Property damage
- $150,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 31.330, -89.270
Lightning struck a tree and caught the top floor of a nearby apartment complex on fire. Lightning also struck a power pole and the falling lines caught a mobile home on fire.
Thunderstorm Wind, Jones
- When
- April 30, 10:35 AM CST
- Where
- Jones County, 3.58 mi E of Laurel
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 31.697, -89.069
Trees were blown down along Highway 184.
Tornado, Lowndes
- When
- April 30, 10:37 AM CST to 10:43 AM CST
- Where
- Lowndes County, 2.08 mi NW of New Hope to 2.26 mi SSE of Steens
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 3.82 mi
- Path width
- 440 yd
- Property damage
- $375,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 33.493, -88.343
This tornado began along Highway 182 and snapped softwood and hardwood trees as it tracked to the north-northeast along Phillips Hill Road. One large tree fell onto a house and destroyed the house. The tornado then track across Mill Road and caused roof damage to a home. The tornado reached its strongest intensity of EF1 rating near the intersection of Mill Road and West Mill Road. Here there was roof damage to another home, broken power poles and several trees snapped. As the tornado near Highway 82, it caused damage to a scoreboard at a local park. It crossed Highway 82, snapping a few trees. The tornado continued over Elise Lane and Jamac Road. It then crossed Tabernacle Road, Bell Circle and Honeysuckle Drive before crossing Highway 50, Gunshoot Road and near Pleasant Hill Road, knocking down trees along the path. It lifted shortly after crossing Gunshoot Road. The maximum estimated wind speed for this tornado was 110 mph.
Lightning, Jefferson Davis
- When
- April 30, 10:37 AM CST
- Where
- Jefferson Davis County, 1.63 mi SSW of Terrell
- Injuries
- 1 direct, 0 indirect
- Property damage
- $25,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 31.558, -89.738
A person was struck by lightning as they were getting inside their truck. Other cars were struck at the residence as well along Black Polk Road.
Flash Flood, Lamar
- When
- April 30, 11:46 AM CST to 1:15 PM CST
- Where
- Lamar County, 1.59 mi SE of Wardwell Station to 1.61 mi SE of Wardwell Station
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- Amateur Radio
- Coordinates
- 31.316, -89.348
Flooding occurred on South 40th Avenue near Manchester.
Flash Flood, Jones
- When
- April 30, 11:50 AM CST to 1:30 PM CST
- Where
- Jones County, 1.36 mi SSW of Laurel to 1.15 mi E of (Lul)hesler Fld Laur
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Property damage
- $8,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 31.683, -89.142
Flash flooding occurred near the intersection of Julian Street and Ellisville Blvd. There was also flash flooding along Queen Street.
Hail, Forrest
- When
- April 30, 7:08 PM CST to 7:15 PM CST
- Where
- Forrest County, Hattiesburg to 0.91 mi SE of Dragon
- Measured
- 1.75 in hail
- Property damage
- $20,000
- Reported by
- Broadcast Media
- Coordinates
- 31.320, -89.320
A swath of hail fell across portions of Hattiesburg and Petal. Golf ball sized hail occurred at exit 69 off of I-59 and also in Petal. Nickel to quarter sized hail occurred along Leeville Road and near the Hattiesburg Zoo.
Hail, Lamar
- When
- April 30, 7:09 PM CST
- Where
- Lamar County, 0.91 mi SE of Wardwell Station
- Measured
- 1 in hail
- Reported by
- Broadcast Media
- Coordinates
- 31.320, -89.360
Quarter sized hail was reported at PCS School in Hattiesburg.
Thunderstorm Wind, Clarke
- When
- April 30, 9:45 PM CST
- Where
- Clarke County, 0.6 mi NNE of Elwood
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $15,000
- Reported by
- Public
- Coordinates
- 32.037, -88.774
A tree fell on a car on Highway 512.
Flash Flood, Clarke
- When
- April 30, 9:55 PM CST to 11:59 PM CST
- Where
- Clarke County, 0.81 mi NNW of Quitman to 0.67 mi NE of Quitman
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Property damage
- $30,000
- Reported by
- Public
- Coordinates
- 32.062, -88.733
Multiple streets were flooded in downtown Quitman. Some roads were closed and water approached some buildings.
Flash Flood, Forrest
- When
- April 30, 10:09 PM CST to 11:45 PM CST
- Where
- Forrest County, 0.99 mi NW of Bonhomie to 1.27 mi ENE of Dixie Pine
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Property damage
- $15,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 31.288, -89.334
Multiple streets were flooded in Hattiesburg and Petal.
| Event | Date | Age | Sex | Where | Kind |
|---|
| Tornado, Holmes | 2017-04-30 | 36 | Male | Permanent Home | Direct |
- Tornado
- A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.
- Thunderstorm Wind
- Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
- Flash Flood
- Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.
- Lightning
- A lightning strike that killed, injured or caused damage.
- Hail
- Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
- Damaging Winds and Strong Wind in Tennessee, April 30, 20171 death · $59,000 · 52 kt wind · 43 events
- Damaging Wind in Tennessee, April 30, 20171 death · 52 kt wind · 1 event
- Tornado and Damaging Wind in Missouri, April 30, 2017$120,000 · EF2 · 2 events
- Tornadoes and Damaging Winds in Missouri, April 30, 2017$451,000 · EF1 · 5 events
- Tornado and Flash Flood in Tennessee, April 30, 2017$357,000 · EF0 · 15 events
- Hail and Damaging Wind in Ohio, April 30, 2017$500,000 · 61 kt wind · 2 events
- Tornadoes in Louisiana, April 30, 2017$150,000 · EF1 · 2 events
- Tornado and Damaging Winds in Alabama, April 30, 2017EF0 · 41 events
- Damaging Winds in Louisiana, April 30, 2017$40,000 · 55 kt wind · 2 events
- Tornadoes and Coastal Flood in Louisiana, April 30, 2017EF1 · 5 events
- Damaging Winds in Alabama, April 30, 20171 injured · 50 kt wind · 20 events
- Damaging Winds in Pennsylvania, April 30, 2017$23,000 · 61 kt wind · 5 events
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 690419, 691131, 691132, 690422, 698101, 690448, 692075, 691137, 692077, 691141, 690453, 699218, 690480, 691421, 690483, 692088, 691138, 690493, 690505, 690516, 690523, 697750, 692393, 692092, 691424, 690531, 690539, 690548, 692094, 691425, 691136, 690598, 690557, 691142, 692096, 691426, 697753, 692398, 690565, 690568, and more.