Hail, Jasper
- When
- April 9, 3:53 PM CST
- Where
- Jasper County, Stringer
- Measured
- 1.25 in hail
- Reported by
- Social Media
- Coordinates
- 31.870, -89.270
A social media video showed hail somewhat larger than quarters near Stringer.
Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Mississippi, April 9 to 10, 2021
Showers and thunderstorms developed in association with a frontal system moving through the region. Some of these storms produced a few tornadoes, hail, and damaging wind gusts.
Where it happened
Every event with a place to put it. Tap one for its entry below.
- Tornadoes
- Tropical storms and surge
- Floods
- Wind
- Hail
- Winter weather
- Heat and drought
- Cold
- Fire, smoke and dust
- Marine and coastal
- Other
The toll
- Deaths
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Property damage
- $1.3 million
- Crop damage
- None recorded
- Events
- 63
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.
Showers and thunderstorms developed in association with a frontal system moving through the region. Some of these storms produced a few tornadoes, hail, and damaging wind gusts.
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 9, 2:57 PM CST, 56 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 9, 2:57 PM CST, 56 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Jackson MS 357 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021 ...SIGNIFICANT SEVERE WEATHER EVENT EXPECTED FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TONIGHT... .DISCUSSION... Tonight and Tomorrow: A significant severe weather event is expected to unfold across the ArkLaMiss this evening and lasting through early Saturday morning. Models are in a good agreement with the placement of the system and we are confident that there will be multiple rounds of QLCS(squall line storms). The first round will be this evening starting around 5-6pm or so and this line of storms will mainly effect areas in the west and north of I-20 where some super cells may occur. An unusual cold air mass within the mid and upper levels with these earlier storms, support large hail(baseball and greater) along with gusty winds as we peak with daytime heating. Straight lined winds with these storms could exceed 80mph. The second round will start later tonight around 10-11pm and will continue through the overnight hours and lasting until about 5am Saturday morning. With the second round of storms, the environment will be a tad bit cooler making any severe potential supportive of all modes including, hail, strong winds, and a few tornados. Although the tornado threat is not the greatest threat with these storms, this is still April and we are in peak severe weather season for central Mississippi so a few tornadoes will still be possible. Especially across the MS Delta with those earlier storms(first round). The next potential impact will be flash flooding. Excessive rainfall appears to be more likely in the evening and early over night hours along the instability gradient. At least 2-5 inches of rain is possible for most areas in our CWA with possible locally higher amounts. Flash flooding will be possible along with the possibility of some minor river flooding. With all that being said, a 'Moderate Risk' threat has been placed for much our entire outlook area for tonight and part of early Saturday. As far as timing an exit for these storms, by Saturday afternoon, areas in the west will be clear while locations east of I- 55 will have some lingering showers. We expect the severe threat to be over around 5am Saturday but again, showers will still be lingering across the east during the early afternoon as the system ejects east. By late afternoon, the region should be clear from rain and the rest of Saturday will be pleasant. High temperatures will range from the low 70s in the north to upper 70s in the south and even around 80 degrees in the Pine Belt region./JNE/ Saturday night through Thursday: By Saturday evening the nearly stacked low will be lifting northeast of the mid Mississippi valley with its associated cold front southeast of or CWA but broad upper level troughing will take until Sunday to shift east of Mississippi. Despite upper level troughing aloft a weak surface high will shift over our CWA through Sunday helping provide dry weather. In the wake of the cold front Sunday morning will start of cooler than normal in upper 40s to lower 50s but a return to warmer than normal temperatures is expected through Monday night. The dry weather will come to an end by late Monday afternoon as rain chances begin increasing from the southwest ahead of and approaching cold front driven by another nearly stacked low moving over the Great Lakes region from the northern Plains. Although rain chances will increase through Tuesday ahead of the cold front, this cold front will lose its upper level support and stall across the CWA Tuesday night. Models differ on how far south into our CWA the front will stall but a disturbance moving through the region Wednesday will help the front drift south of our CWA by Wednesday evening. Provided the cold front does move south of our CWA by Thursday, a drier forecast will be in store but, consensus currently maintains rain chances and cooler temperatures across our CWA through Thursday night. /22/ && .AVIATION... 18Z TAF discussion: All TAF sites will see VFR/IFR/LIFR conditions at some point during the TAF period. +TSRA/-TSRA will be possible in the late afternoon-early evening specially for sites in the west and north. The 2nd round of storms will be late tonight affecting sites in the east and parts of central MS. Expect gusty winds when storms roll through this evening. Winds will be out of the south./JNE/ && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Jackson 63 77 50 77 / 99 58 2 0 Meridian 62 79 50 77 / 94 85 4 0 Vicksburg 64 77 50 79 / 97 35 1 0 Hattiesburg 64 81 53 79 / 92 91 7 0 Natchez 64 78 50 79 / 98 45 2 0 Greenville 63 73 50 76 / 97 24 0 0 Greenwood 63 74 49 76 / 96 46 1 0 && .JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... MS...None. LA...None. AR...None. && JNE/22
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 9, 2:31 PM CST, 1 hour 22 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Jackson MS 331 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021 ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-015-016-023-025-MSZ018-019-025>059-061>066- 072>074-102045- Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland- Madison LA-Franklin LA-Tensas-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-Franklin MS-Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis- Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest- 331 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, north central Mississippi, and south central Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Saturday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Moderate TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Tonight The rest of today through tonight, a significant severe weather event will unfold across the ArkLaMiss region. A few severe storms capable of producing large hail to the size of baseballs could develop initially this late afternoon, but expect the most widespread storms later tonight. A large thunderstorm system moving across the area after midnight could bring widespread wind gusts of up to 80 mph and a few tornadoes. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Given the expectation for multiple storms in some locations, there could be a threat for heavy rainfall producing localized flash flooding, especially tonight when storms will be more widespread. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday night through Thursday 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 remainder of the afternoon through tonight. LAZ024-026-MSZ060-102045- Catahoula-Concordia-Adams- 331 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast Louisiana, and southwest Mississippi. .DAY ONE...Tonight and Saturday SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS THREAT...Enhanced TIMING...The rest of this afternoon through tonight FLOODING THREAT...Limited TIMING...Tonight The rest of today through tonight, a significant severe weather event will unfold across the ArkLaMiss region. A few severe storms capable of producing large hail to the size of baseballs could develop initially this late afternoon, but expect the most widespread storms later tonight. A large thunderstorm system moving across the area after midnight could bring widespread wind gusts of up to 80 mph and a few tornadoes. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png) Given the expectation for multiple storms in some locations, there could be a threat for heavy rainfall producing localized flash flooding, especially tonight when storms will be more widespread. (https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png) .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday night through Thursday 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 remainder of the afternoon through tonight. 14 && ...HAZARD LEGEND... *SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS* High...Significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are likely with strong or violent tornadoes possible. Moderate...Significant severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are likely with strong tornadoes possible. Enhanced...Severe thunderstorms are likely and tornadoes are possible. Slight...Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Marginal...Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible. *FLOODING* Extreme...Widespread and significant flooding is likely. Significant...Widespread flash flooding is likely and significant flooding is possible. Elevated...Areas of flash flooding likely. Limited...Localized flash flooding is possible. ...USEFUL WEATHER WEB PAGES (URLS)... NWS JAN Home page... https://www.weather.gov/jan Stay Aware, Stay Safe NWS JAN Briefing Page... https://www.weather.gov/jan/safe Latest Weather Briefing... https://www.weather.gov/jan/weather_briefing Find NWS JAN on Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/NWSJacksonMS Follow NWS JAN on Twitter... @NWSJacksonMS Follow NWS JAN on Youtube... https://www.youtube.com/user/NWSJacksonMiss ...ADDITIONAL URLS FOR SEVERE WEATHER ISSUES... Storm Prediction Center (SPC)... https://www.spc.noaa.gov/ Meso Analysis... https://www.spc.noaa.gov/exper/mesoanalysis/ Day 1 through 3 Outlooks... https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/ Storm Reports... https://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/online/ ...ADDITIONAL URLS FOR FLOODING ISSUES... Current Watches and Warnings... https://www.weather.gov/jan/safe_HeavyRain Observed Precipitation Images... https://www.weather.gov/jan/precipmaps River Forecast Center... https://www.weather.gov/lmrfc/ Significant River Flood Outlook... https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/nationalfloodoutlook/index.html Day 1 through 3 Excessive Rainfall... https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/excess_rain.shtml Excessive Rainfall Discussion... https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/qpferd.html Day 1 through 7 QPF... https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/qpf2.shtml QPF Discussion... https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/qpfpfd.html
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Apr 9, 2:22 PM CST, 1 hour 31 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
322 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021
MSZ058-092045-
Clarke MS-
322 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN CLARKE COUNTY UNTIL
345 PM CDT...
At 322 PM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
near Crandall, or 14 miles southeast of Quitman, moving north at 15
mph.
Dime size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Crandall around 340 PM CDT.
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 3190 8847 3189 8848 3186 8860 3186 8863
3199 8861 3198 8846
TIME...MOT...LOC 2022Z 187DEG 15KT 3190 8854
7Special weather statement, Apr 9, 3:17 PM CST, 36 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Jackson MS 417 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021 MSZ056-057-065-066-092200- Smith MS-Jones MS-Covington MS-Jasper MS- 417 PM CDT Fri Apr 9 2021 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHWESTERN JASPER... SOUTHEASTERN SMITH...NORTHEASTERN COVINGTON AND NORTHWESTERN JONES COUNTIES UNTIL 500 PM CDT... At 416 PM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Taylorsville, or 11 miles northeast of Collins, moving north at 15 mph. Dime size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Taylorsville around 445 PM CDT. Stringer around 500 PM CDT. 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. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. && A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for central and east central Mississippi. LAT...LON 3168 8931 3169 8948 3188 8951 3189 8922 TIME...MOT...LOC 2116Z 192DEG 12KT 3173 8940 CME
The radar
The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 81 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:54 UTC.
Event by event
29 thunderstorm wind, 19 hail, 10 flash flood, 4 tornado, 1 lightning. Local standard time, as filed.
Hail, Jasper
- When
- April 9, 3:53 PM CST to 4:38 PM CST
- Where
- Jasper County, 0.91 mi SE of Stringer to 1.01 mi E of Garlandville
- Measured
- 1.75 in hail
- Property damage
- $35,000
- Reported by
- Social Media
- Coordinates
- 31.860, -89.260
A severe thunderstorm produced a swath of hail across Jasper County. Hail up to half dollar size fell around Stringer and Louin. The largest hail that fell was around golf ball size to the east of Montrose.
Thunderstorm Wind, Jasper
- When
- April 9, 4:09 PM CST
- Where
- Jasper County, 1.07 mi ESE of Hamlet
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $1,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 32.015, -89.263
A tree was blown down on County Roads 1519 and 1529.
Thunderstorm Wind, Bolivar
- When
- April 9, 4:39 PM CST
- Where
- Bolivar County, 0.58 mi E of Benoit
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 33.650, -91.010
Power lines were blown down.
Hail, Newton
- When
- April 9, 4:40 PM CST to 5:08 PM CST
- Where
- Newton County, 2.98 mi SE of Calhoun to 1.88 mi ESE of Blunts
- Measured
- 2.25 in hail
- Property damage
- $35,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 32.241, -89.113
A severe thunderstorm brought a swath of hail to portions of Newton County. Hail up to golfball size fell in Hickory as well as northwest of Hickory on Highway 503. The largest hailstone that fell was described as pancake size with the dimensions of 2.25x2x1 inches and this occurred five miles north of Hickory.
Hail, Lowndes
- When
- April 9, 4:53 PM CST to 4:55 PM CST
- Where
- Lowndes County, 2.21 mi SE of Columbus/Lowndes Co to 1.56 mi S of New Hope
- Measured
- 1.5 in hail
- Property damage
- $15,000
- Reported by
- Broadcast Media
- Coordinates
- 33.450, -88.350
Quarter to ping pong ball size hail fell around New Hope.
Thunderstorm Wind, Bolivar
- When
- April 9, 5:00 PM CST
- Where
- Bolivar County, 0.9 mi SE of Cleveland
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $3,000
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 33.740, -90.720
Power lines were blown down.
Hail, Neshoba
- When
- April 9, 5:24 PM CST
- Where
- Neshoba County, 1.38 mi N of Williamsville
- Measured
- 1 in hail
- Reported by
- Fire Department/Rescue
- Coordinates
- 32.770, -89.150
Up to quarter size hail fell west of Philadelphia.
Hail, Winston
- When
- April 9, 5:56 PM CST
- Where
- Winston County, 0.9 mi SW of Noxapater
- Measured
- 2 in hail
- Property damage
- $40,000
- Reported by
- Social Media
- Coordinates
- 32.990, -89.060
Hail, Attala
- When
- April 9, 6:19 PM CST
- Where
- Attala County, 0.9 mi NE of Sallis
- Measured
- 1.25 in hail
- Property damage
- $12,000
- Reported by
- Public
- Coordinates
- 33.030, -89.760
Hail, Simpson
- When
- April 9, 6:20 PM CST
- Where
- Simpson County, 2.44 mi ESE of Braxton
- Measured
- 1 in hail
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 32.040, -89.940
Hail up to quarter size fell near Braxton.
Hail, Choctaw
- When
- April 9, 6:48 PM CST
- Where
- Choctaw County, 0.9 mi SW of Ackerman
- Measured
- 1 in hail
- Reported by
- Broadcast Media
- Coordinates
- 33.310, -89.180
Quarter size hail fell in Ackerman.
Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin
- When
- April 9, 6:50 PM CST
- Where
- Rankin County, 0.69 mi N of Johns
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $2,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 32.140, -89.830
A few trees were blown down.
Hail, Rankin
- When
- April 9, 6:50 PM CST
- Where
- Rankin County, 0.59 mi W of Johns
- Measured
- 1.75 in hail
- Property damage
- $15,000
- Reported by
- Social Media
- Coordinates
- 32.130, -89.840
Golf ball hail fell in Johns.
Thunderstorm Wind, Scott
- When
- April 9, 6:52 PM CST
- Where
- Scott County, 0.58 mi E of Ludlow
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 32.570, -89.710
A few trees were blown down in the Ludlow area.
Hail, Attala
- When
- April 9, 6:52 PM CST
- Where
- Attala County, 1.75 mi SSW of Possumneck
- Measured
- 1.75 in hail
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 33.128, -89.765
Nickel to golf ball size hail fell in the Possumneck community along Attala Road 4101.
Tornado, Attala
- When
- April 9, 7:04 PM CST to 7:05 PM CST
- Where
- Attala County, 1.24 mi NNW of Kosciusko to 0.6 mi NNE of Kosciusko
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 0.92 mi
- Path width
- 250 yd
- Property damage
- $150,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 33.066, -89.590
A brief EF1 tornado occurred during the evening of April 9th in Kosciusko. The tornado began at the intersection of MS Highway 12 and North Jackson St where an awning and portion of a sign was blown off the CVS Pharmacy. The tornado quickly reached peak intensity as it moved southeast where several trees were uprooted along Knox Rd, including one that fell onto an apartment building. The tornado continued southeast crossing Lucas St and Fairground St where the most concentrated path of damage occurred. Here, multiple trees were uprooted along with several pine trees that were snapped. Several homes also sustained roof damage due to falling trees and branches, and one home on Lucas St had a portion of its roof and interior ceiling blown in after a gable failed. The tornado began to weaken as it crossed East Adams St and East Jefferson St where mainly large tree branches were snapped. Two trees were also uprooted in this area. The tornado quickly dissipated after crossing East Jefferson St and was on the ground for approximately one minute. Estimated peak wind was 95 mph.
Hail, Oktibbeha
- When
- April 9, 7:17 PM CST
- Where
- Oktibbeha County, 0.69 mi N of Maben
- Measured
- 1.75 in hail
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- Social Media
- Coordinates
- 33.560, -89.080
Golf ball size hail fell in Maben.
Hail, Rankin
- When
- April 9, 7:20 PM CST
- Where
- Rankin County, 1.81 mi NW of Pelahatchie
- Measured
- 1.5 in hail
- Property damage
- $20,000
- Reported by
- Social Media
- Coordinates
- 32.340, -89.820
Lightning, Yazoo
- When
- April 9, 7:20 PM CST
- Where
- Yazoo County, 2.7 mi WSW of Enola
- Property damage
- $90,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 32.710, -90.640
A mobile home was struck by lightning and destroyed by the resulting fire.
Thunderstorm Wind, Webster
- When
- April 9, 7:24 PM CST
- Where
- Webster County, Fame
- Measured
- 53 kt (61 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $7,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 33.650, -89.170
Trees were blown down which resulted in power outages in Clarkson.
Tornado, Rankin
- When
- April 9, 7:28 PM CST to 7:56 PM CST
- Where
- Rankin County, 1.66 mi NNW of Shiloh to 2.8 mi WSW of Leesburg
- Rating
- EF0
- Path length
- 11.02 mi
- Path width
- 50 yd
- Property damage
- $15,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 32.251, -89.844
This tornado began just to the south of Gulde Shiloh Road where several large tree limbs were snapped. The tornado continued north crossing I-20 where it was documented via pictures and video by several storm chasers. The tornado continued to snap large tree branches while crossing US Highway 80 at the Pelahatchie Industrial Park. Additional large limbs were snapped along Lake Road with the tornado crossing County Lake and snapping more tree limbs in a neighborhood along the west shore of the lake. The tornado continued north through a wooded area before paralleling Highway 43. Large limbs were snapped along the highway with two trees uprooted in adjacent fields. The tornado quickly dissipated in a wooded area to the south of Rehobeth Road. Damage was intermittent at times, and it's possible that the tornado may have lifted several times along the primary damage path. Estimated peak winds were 75 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin
- When
- April 9, 7:30 PM CST
- Where
- Rankin County, 2.02 mi W of Koch
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $50,000
- Reported by
- Public
- Coordinates
- 32.501, -89.915
Multiple trees were blown down on Lake Harbor Road. One tree fell onto a mobile home and a vehicle.
Thunderstorm Wind, Webster
- When
- April 9, 7:33 PM CST
- Where
- Webster County, 1.79 mi NE of Mantee
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $30,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 33.750, -89.030
A tree fell on a house in Clay County at the Webster/Chickasaw county line.
Hail, Rankin
- When
- April 9, 7:35 PM CST
- Where
- Rankin County, 1.81 mi NE of Luckney
- Measured
- 0.88 in hail
- Reported by
- Public
- Coordinates
- 32.370, -90.050
Hail, Leake
- When
- April 9, 7:35 PM CST
- Where
- Leake County, 1.16 mi W of Sproles Siding
- Measured
- 1 in hail
- Reported by
- Public
- Coordinates
- 32.600, -89.600
Dime to quarter size hail fell in Lena.
Hail, Scott
- When
- April 9, 7:40 PM CST
- Where
- Scott County, 1.75 mi W of Morton
- Measured
- 1.5 in hail
- Property damage
- $25,000
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 32.350, -89.700
Ping pong ball sized hail fell near Morton along the Scott and Rankin county line.
Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds
- When
- April 9, 7:50 PM CST
- Where
- Hinds County, 2.71 mi NE of Jackson
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $75,000
- Reported by
- Social Media
- Coordinates
- 32.360, -90.140
A tree fell through a house.
Thunderstorm Wind, Madison
- When
- April 9, 7:53 PM CST
- Where
- Madison County, 1.88 mi ESE of Madison
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $8,000
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 32.460, -90.070
Trees were blown down along North Old Canton and Rice roads.
Thunderstorm Wind, Winston
- When
- April 9, 7:53 PM CST
- Where
- Winston County, 2.37 mi NNE of Rural Hill
- Measured
- 53 kt (61 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $8,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 33.100, -89.260
Multiple trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind, Attala
- When
- April 9, 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Attala County, 0.9 mi NE of Kosciusko
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $7,000
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 33.060, -89.570
Multiple trees and limbs were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin
- When
- April 9, 8:25 PM CST
- Where
- Rankin County, 1.88 mi WNW of Leesburg
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $2,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 32.440, -89.800
A tree was uprooted along Highway 481.
Flash Flood, Scott
- When
- April 9, 8:40 PM CST to 9:40 PM CST
- Where
- Scott County, 0.58 mi W of Ludlow to 1.64 mi W of Ludlow
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Property damage
- $2,000
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 32.570, -89.730
A portion of Doc Webb Road was flooded.
Thunderstorm Wind, Scott
- When
- April 9, 8:42 PM CST
- Where
- Scott County, 3 mi SSW of Independence
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $2,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 32.240, -89.690
A tree was blown down across a road.
Thunderstorm Wind, Scott
- When
- April 9, 8:45 PM CST
- Where
- Scott County, 1.75 mi W of Morton
- Measured
- 53 kt (61 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 32.350, -89.700
A few trees were blown down around Morton.
Flash Flood, Rankin
- When
- April 9, 8:58 PM CST to 11:30 PM CST
- Where
- Rankin County, 1.36 mi ESE of Barnett Res West to 1.52 mi SE of Barnett Res West
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Property damage
- $3,000
- Reported by
- Social Media
- Coordinates
- 32.410, -90.010
Roads were blocked due to flash flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind, Madison
- When
- April 9, 9:00 PM CST
- Where
- Madison County, 3 mi NNE of Barnett Res East
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $2,000
- Reported by
- Social Media
- Coordinates
- 32.540, -89.950
A tree blocked the Natchez Trace Parkway in Canton.
Flash Flood, Hinds
- When
- April 9, 9:09 PM CST to 11:00 PM CST
- Where
- Hinds County, 0.9 mi SE of Jackson to 2.92 mi S of Longaloo
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Property damage
- $200,000
- Reported by
- Public
- Coordinates
- 32.320, -90.160
Flash flooding occurred on St. Mary Street. There was around one foot of water at the intersection of State Street and Woodrow Wilson Ave. Many underpasses were flooded in South Jackson especially near the railways, with at least one car mostly submerged. There was flooding at the Live Oaks golf course area as well as along State Street and Meadowbrook. Holmes Avenue was flooded and impassable. Eubanks Creek was flooding out of its banks onto State and Choctaw Streets. Water was several feet deep, cars stalled, and homes with water inside.
Hail, Copiah
- When
- April 9, 9:23 PM CST
- Where
- Copiah County, 2.38 mi NNE of Crystal Spgs
- Measured
- 1 in hail
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 32.010, -90.350
Thunderstorm Wind, Smith
- When
- April 9, 9:23 PM CST
- Where
- Smith County, 1.36 mi ESE of Lingle
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $5,000
- Reported by
- Social Media
- Coordinates
- 32.190, -89.560
Trees were blown down north of Burns.
Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin
- When
- April 9, 9:34 PM CST
- Where
- Rankin County, Florence
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $15,000
- Reported by
- Social Media
- Coordinates
- 32.150, -90.130
Wind damage occurred to a gas station.
Flash Flood, Rankin
- When
- April 9, 10:15 PM CST to April 10, 12:15 AM CST
- Where
- Rankin County, Florence to 0.39 mi NW of Florence
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Property damage
- $4,000
- Reported by
- Social Media
- Coordinates
- 32.150, -90.130
Water flowed across roads in Florence.
Tornado, Lincoln
- When
- April 9, 10:37 PM CST to 10:46 PM CST
- Where
- Lincoln County, 1.92 mi ESE of Vaughn to 4.37 mi ENE of West Lincoln
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 4.37 mi
- Path width
- 530 yd
- Property damage
- $80,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 31.570, -90.549
An EF1 tornado developed in the evening of April 9th near Zetus Road and Russell Lane. The tornado produced primarily tree damage before traveling southeast across Palmetto Trail and then crossing near Watts Lane and Norman Trail. The tornado became most intense in this area where a shed was damaged by falling trees on Norman Trail while on Watts Lane a large stand of young pines fell, as well as some power poles and lines. The tornado continued southeast where more tree damage was documented as well as roofing damage to some structures. It was in this area that the path was most clearly defined with stands of trees significantly damaged in a clear trajectory to the southeast. The tornado crossed Hwy 84 near Breckenridge Lane where out buildings were heavily damaged or destroyed. The tornado then began to weaken but continued to produce intermittent tree damage south of the highway before dissipating north of Auburn Drive. Estimated peak winds were 95 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind, Lincoln
- When
- April 9, 10:41 PM CST
- Where
- Lincoln County, 3.79 mi ESE of Vaughn
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- Broadcast Media
- Coordinates
- 31.560, -90.520
Trees and power lines were blown down.
Flash Flood, Rankin
- When
- April 9, 10:45 PM CST to April 10, 12:15 AM CST
- Where
- Rankin County, 1.5 mi NNW of Whitfield to 1.36 mi NNW of Whitfield
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Property damage
- $7,000
- Reported by
- Fire Department/Rescue
- Coordinates
- 32.250, -90.090
Flooding occurred in a few spots along Old Whitfield Road. White Blvd between the Country Inn and Suites and Business Center Parkway was impassable. There was an estimated 2.5 feet of water over the road.
Thunderstorm Wind, Lincoln
- When
- April 9, 10:50 PM CST to 11:11 PM CST
- Where
- Lincoln County, 1.74 mi SW of Union Hall to 4.76 mi E of Fair Oaks Spgs
- Measured
- 53 kt (61 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $40,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 31.551, -90.440
Several trees were blown down blocking roads countywide. Two homes had trees on them.
Thunderstorm Wind, Jasper
- When
- April 9, 10:54 PM CST
- Where
- Jasper County, 1.43 mi NNW of Louin
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $2,000
- Reported by
- Social Media
- Coordinates
- 32.100, -89.236
A tree was blown down along Highway 15.
Tornado, Marion
- When
- April 9, 11:31 PM CST to 11:42 PM CST
- Where
- Marion County, 5.14 mi WSW of Morgantown to 0.55 mi NNW of Neb
- Rating
- EF1
- Path length
- 7.64 mi
- Path width
- 1,200 yd
- Property damage
- $90,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 31.298, -90.013
This EF1 tornado started in western Marion County, near Bracey Road, and tracked southeast for just over 7 miles. The tornadic circulation was embedded in a swath of wind that tracked in a similar manner, but was much wider and had sporadic tree damage. Shortly after the tornadic circulation organized, it peaked in intensity and produced a focused corridor of solid tree damage. This was near the intersection of Circle Bar Road and Ratliff Road. From here, the tornado weakened a bit but continued to produce a more focused corridor of mostly tree damage. A few homes had trees on them with several sheds and carports having the roof taken off. The tornado basically stayed just on the north side of Highway 586. The tornado dissipated before crossing Highway 586 on the west side of Foxworth and all that remained was straight line wind damage. Max winds were 105 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind, Marion
- When
- April 9, 11:37 PM CST to 11:44 PM CST
- Where
- Marion County, 2.43 mi WSW of Morgantown to 0.56 mi E of Lovelace
- Measured
- 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $75,000
- Reported by
- NWS Storm Survey
- Coordinates
- 31.306, -89.968
A swath of wind damage occurred across central Marion County with numerous trees and power lines blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind, Lamar
- When
- April 9, 11:59 PM CST
- Where
- Lamar County, 3.64 mi NNW of Oloh
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $10,000
- Reported by
- Social Media
- Coordinates
- 31.371, -89.586
Power lines and trees were blown down at Mill Creek Loop and Rocky Branch Road.
Thunderstorm Wind, Lamar
- When
- April 10, 12:03 AM CST
- Where
- Lamar County, 2.43 mi SE of Oloh
- Measured
- 54 kt (62 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $15,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 31.294, -89.543
Multiple trees and power lines were blown down along the Highway 98 corridor. A tree was also blown down near Oak Grove halfway down Highway 24.
Hail, Clarke
- When
- April 10, 12:04 AM CST
- Where
- Clarke County, 1.89 mi WSW of Hale
- Measured
- 1 in hail
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 31.960, -88.800
There was quarter sized hail near County Road 280.
Flash Flood, Lauderdale
- When
- April 10, 12:10 AM CST to 3:00 AM CST
- Where
- Lauderdale County, 1.81 mi NE of Zero to 1.92 mi W of Vimville
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Property damage
- $3,000
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 32.320, -88.630
A portion of Causeyville Road was under water.
Thunderstorm Wind, Clarke
- When
- April 10, 12:11 AM CST
- Where
- Clarke County, De Soto
- Measured
- 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $35,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 31.970, -88.720
Trees were blown down onto roads. A tree was also blown down on a house.
Hail, Clarke
- When
- April 10, 12:12 AM CST to 12:17 AM CST
- Where
- Clarke County, 1.36 mi WSW of Quitman
- Measured
- 1 in hail
- Reported by
- Broadcast Media
- Coordinates
- 32.040, -88.750
Quarter sized hail fell between Pachuta and Quitman. Quarter sized hail also fell at Quitman High School.
Thunderstorm Wind, Lamar
- When
- April 10, 12:15 AM CST to 12:17 AM CST
- Where
- Lamar County, 1.12 mi NE of Wardwell Station to 2.16 mi SSW of Wardwell Station
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $30,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 31.341, -89.356
A large tree was blown down on a mobile home at 4th Street and Heatherwood Trail. Another tree was blown down near the intersection of Lincoln and Oak Grove roads.
Thunderstorm Wind, Forrest
- When
- April 10, 12:16 AM CST
- Where
- Forrest County, 0.59 mi W of Hattiesburg
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $2,000
- Reported by
- Broadcast Media
- Coordinates
- 31.320, -89.330
A tree was blown down at a home near the USM campus.
Thunderstorm Wind, Forrest
- When
- April 10, 12:20 AM CST
- Where
- Forrest County, 2.45 mi ESE of Petal
- Measured
- 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $2,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 31.339, -89.230
A tree was blown down on Trussel Road.
Thunderstorm Wind, Forrest
- When
- April 10, 12:29 AM CST to 12:31 AM CST
- Where
- Forrest County, 3.78 mi NE of Rock Hill to 1.77 mi W of Epps
- Measured
- 52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
- Property damage
- $8,000
- Reported by
- Emergency Manager
- Coordinates
- 31.124, -89.281
Trees were blown down on Camp Dantzler Road as well as on N.G. Weldy Road.
Flash Flood, Jasper
- When
- April 10, 12:35 AM CST to 2:00 AM CST
- Where
- Jasper County, 0.91 mi SW of Heidelberg to 0.69 mi S of Heidelberg
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Property damage
- $3,000
- Reported by
- Law Enforcement
- Coordinates
- 31.870, -89.010
Water ran over Pine Street and Heidel Road.
Flash Flood, Marion
- When
- April 10, 1:30 AM CST to 2:45 AM CST
- Where
- Marion County, 0.93 mi SSW of Columbia to 0.93 mi NW of Columbia
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Property damage
- $3,000
- Reported by
- Social Media
- Coordinates
- 31.238, -89.838
Water covered roads in Columbia.
Flash Flood, Lamar
- When
- April 10, 1:40 AM CST to 2:40 AM CST
- Where
- Lamar County, 0.91 mi NE of Oak Grove to 0.65 mi N of Oak Grove
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Property damage
- $4,000
- Reported by
- Social Media
- Coordinates
- 31.290, -89.410
Water flowed across streets in Oak Grove.
Flash Flood, Simpson
- When
- April 10, 2:00 AM CST to 2:45 AM CST
- Where
- Simpson County, 0.66 mi W of Magee to 0.68 mi SE of Magee
- Cause
- Heavy Rain
- Property damage
- $2,000
- Reported by
- Public
- Coordinates
- 31.870, -89.741
Water was over roads in Magee.
What these are
- Hail
- Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
- 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.
- 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.
- Lightning
- A lightning strike that killed, injured or caused damage.
- 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.
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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: 954834, 954893, 954888, 954891, 954894, 954892, 954897, 954899, 954900, 954901, 954903, 954904, 954905, 959323, 954906, 954907, 956517, 954908, 954909, 954910, 954911, 956518, 955173, 954912, 954913, 954914, 954915, 954919, 954916, 954917, 954918, 955170, 956754, 955171, 955172, 956760, 955174, 956758, 955175, 955176, and more.