Mississippi, 2017

Tornadoes 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.

Where it happened

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The toll

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.

What happened

The episode as NWS JAN wrote it up.

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

NF
Local 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.

&&

CE
Local 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.

&&

CE

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Event 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.

The people who died

As the offices recorded each death: direct deaths were caused by the weather itself, indirect ones by something it set in motion.

EventDateAgeSexWhereKind
Tornado, Holmes2017-04-3036MalePermanent HomeDirect

What these are

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.

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Sources

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.