Mississippi, 2022

Tornadoes and Flash Flood in Mississippi, April 13, 2022

April 13, 2022 · NWS JAN · 92 events in 32 counties and zones

A few rounds of severe thunderstorms moved across portions of Mississippi from late in the evening of April 12th through the evening of April 13th. These storms produced wind damage and several tornadoes before a cold front brought an end to storms from west to east.

Where it happened

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  • Hail
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  • Other

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$2.2 million
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
92

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.

A few rounds of severe thunderstorms moved across portions of Mississippi from late in the evening of April 12th through the evening of April 13th. These storms produced wind damage and several tornadoes before a cold front brought an end to storms from west to east.

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 12, 8:11 PM CST, 3 hours 55 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 12, 8:11 PM CST, 3 hours 55 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Jackson MS
911 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022

.UPDATE...
Updated for evening discussion.

&&

.DISCUSSION...

Warm advection showers and thunderstorms continue to lift across
the Hwy 82 corridor this evening with additional light rain across
the Hwy 84 corridor. This activity will gradually shift out of the
area over the next several hours with attention quickly shifting
to upstream convection over far northeast Texas moving into
northern Louisiana. These upstream storms have evolved into a
mature MCS with a stout rear inflow jet noted on KSHV velocity
data. This MCS is forecast to race across northern Louisiana and
into the area late this evening into the overnight hours. Timing
paints the arrival in our northeast Louisiana Parishes around 1am,
the Mississippi River around 2am and the I-55 corridor by 3am.

While instability has been waning with loss of daytime heating,
sufficient surface-based instability will remain to support a
continued severe threat into the area. The main threat will be for
damaging winds of 60-70mph. A tornado along with small hail cannot
be ruled out either, but the MCS will be moving into a less
sheared environment. The line of storms will weaken as it pushes
east of the Mississippi River and is expected to be below severe
criteria by or shortly after reaching the I-55 corridor.
Adjustments have been main to the HWO/graphics to account for
the latest forecast trends. A lull in activity is expected after
the MCS dissipates with mainly isolated to scattered showers
through the remainder of the overnight period. /TW/

Prior discussion below:

Through tonight...

A messy set up is expected for the rest of today through tonight.
Scattered showers have started to develop across the west and
central portions of the CWA. CAM guidance continue to show a wake
low feature for tonight. Ahead of the low, rain and isolated storm
chances will continue. This afternoon through this early evening the
environment will be unstable especially with day time heating so an
isolated severe storm can't be ruled out across the west during this
time however there is a caveat. Mainly rain is unfolding currently
on radar and confidence in this evolving into organized storms at
this time is low. This means that the severe potential will start
later.

How things unfold across LA/AR will help determine severe potential
into the overnight hours for our region here. This is a conditional
situation. The environment will be conducive for organized severe
storms as the low pushes across however, the later the evening/night
becomes the less instability there will be. If organized storms are
able to develop, the main concerns will be hail and damaging winds
and a tornado can't be ruled out. As far as timing, 8PM-4AM looks to
be the best time for any severe storm activity. Will continue
'Slight' and 'Marginal' risk for severe weather and 'Limited' for
gusty winds. /JNE/

Wednesday through Tuesday...

The primary concern for the remainder of the forecast is the next
round of likely severe thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon into
evening time frame. There are slight uncertainties for the morning
time period tomorrow, as there are likely to be some boundaries and
lingering affects from overnight showers and storms. By the time we
get into the afternoon however, continued southerly winds and breaks
in the clouds should reset the atmosphere to some degree. An
approaching shortwave trough from the west will cause a gradual
increase in deep-layer shear through the afternoon and add synoptic
scale lift to help trigger storm development. High-res model
guidance depict a range of convective evolution, but the
fundamentals remain the same:

Afternoon MLCAPE values of 1500-2500 J/kg focused especially in the
west will support strong updrafts and modest deep-layer shear (30-
40kts 0-6km shear) with some directional shear component will help
to organize updrafts into a mix of supercell and linear storm modes.
Steep lapse rates will support large hail and increase the potential
for significant damaging wind gusts with severe storms. If discrete
storms can develop ahead of storm clusters, or as storm clusters
congeal into line segments, then some tornadoes will be possible.
Forecast effective storm-relative helicity values in excess of 200-
300 m2/s2 will be adequate for some strong tornadoes as well. The
greatest threat area looks to be focused through the ArkLaMiss Delta
region north of Interstate 20 from that late afternoon/early evening
time frame. Storms should get pushed south and east as a cold front
catches up to the evening activity. Diminishing support for severe
storms farther south and east late in the evening will limit the
overall severe risk, but all modes will still be possible as the
storms move southeast.

For the rest of the week and into early next week, most days will
have at least some chance for showers and thunderstorms as a frontal
boundary hangs around the Gulf Coast region and as a series of
shortwaves move east across the country. It is possible some days
may see less of a potential if sufficient storm activity stabilizes
the atmosphere for the next day, but at this time "chance" POPs are
called for through the period. Some stronger storms may be possible
at times, but no widespread threat for severe storms exists at this
time. Also with the boundary wavering across the region, the
potential for bouts of heavy downpours is possible and some
localized flooding can't be ruled out through early next week. /NF/

&&

.AVIATION...
00Z TAF discussion:

Showers and thunderstorms continue to overspread the area,
especially west of I-55. This activity will continue through the
evening and into the overnight hours with a lull in activity
expected from the early morning to early afternoon. However, a few
isolated showers will remain possible during this period. Another
round of more intense and possibly severe thunderstorms is
expected tomorrow across much of the area from the early afternoon
through the evening. Reduced visibility and ceilings will be
possible with any of this activity. In addition, winds will be
quite gusty out of the south through the TAF period with gusts
upwards of 30-35kts. /TW/

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson       67  83  52  77 /  97  85  93   9
Meridian      66  83  55  78 /  89  48  95  18
Vicksburg     67  83  52  77 /  99  94  74   5
Hattiesburg   68  83  60  79 /  86  51  92  29
Natchez       67  83  53  78 /  83  93  77   8
Greenville    66  81  49  72 /  95  94  58   3
Greenwood     66  81  49  74 /  92  93  83   4

&&

.JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MS...None.
LA...None.
AR...None.

&&

TW/NF/JNE
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 12, 2:25 PM CST, 9 hours 41 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson MS
325 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022

ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-MSZ018-019-025>027-034>036-040-041-132030-
Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Bolivar-
Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Carroll-Washington-Humphreys-Holmes-
Issaquena-Sharkey-
325 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast
Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, north central
Mississippi, northwest Mississippi, and west central Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Wednesday

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...This afternoon through Wednesday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Moderate
TIMING...Mainly Wednesday

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Wednesday

Through tonight, severe thunderstorms and a few tornadoes are
possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds up to 60
mph and hail up to half dollar size.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Through late evening, gusty southerly winds are possible
areawide. Sustained winds up to 25 mph & wind gusts up to 35 to 40
mph may result in weak trees & limbs to break & fall. Driving may
be made more difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png)

A strong storm system will bring severe weather to the area
Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday night. Damaging winds up to
80mph, large hail up to golf ball size, tornadoes & flash flooding
all remain possible. A strong tornado can't be ruled out. In
addition, gusty gradient winds, sustained up to 25mph and gusts up
to 40mph, will persist through Wednesday evening.

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.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday night through Monday

A strong storm system will bring severe weather to the area
Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday night. Damaging winds up to
80mph, large hail up to golf ball size, tornadoes & flash flooding
all remain possible. A strong tornado can't be ruled out. In
addition, gusty gradient winds, sustained up to 25mph and gusts up
to 40mph, will persist through Wednesday evening.

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.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 Wednesday night.

MSZ029>033-038-039-045-046-051-132030-
Webster-Clay-Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Winston-Noxubee-Neshoba-
Kemper-Newton-
325 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of central
Mississippi, east central Mississippi, north central Mississippi,
and northeast Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Wednesday

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...This afternoon through Wednesday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Enhanced
TIMING...Wednesday

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Wednesday

Through late evening, gusty southerly winds are possible
areawide. Sustained winds up to 25 mph & wind gusts up to 35 to 40
mph may result in weak trees & limbs to break & fall. Driving may
be made more difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png)

A strong storm system will bring severe weather to the area
Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday night. Damaging winds up to
70mph, large hail up to golf ball size, tornadoes & flash
flooding all remain possible. In addition, gusty gradient winds,
sustained up to 25mph and gusts up to 40mph, will persist through
Wednesday evening.

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(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday night through Monday

A strong storm system will bring severe weather to the area
Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday night. Damaging winds up to
70mph, large hail up to golf ball size, tornadoes & flash
flooding all remain possible. In addition, gusty gradient winds,
sustained up to 25mph and gusts up to 40mph, will persist through
Wednesday evening.

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.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 Wednesday
through Wednesday night.

LAZ015-016-023>026-MSZ028-037-042>044-047>050-053>056-059>063-
132030-
Richland-Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-
Montgomery-Attala-Yazoo-Madison MS-Leake-Warren-Hinds-Rankin-
Scott-Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson-Smith-Jefferson-Adams-Franklin MS-
Lincoln-Lawrence-
325 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast
Louisiana, central Mississippi, north central Mississippi, south
central Mississippi, southwest Mississippi, and west central
Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Wednesday

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...This afternoon through Wednesday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Enhanced
TIMING...Mainly Wednesday

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Wednesday

Through tonight, severe thunderstorms and a few tornadoes are
possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging winds and
hail up to quarter size.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Through late evening, gusty southerly winds are possible
areawide. Sustained winds up to 25 mph & wind gusts up to 35 to 40
mph may result in weak trees & limbs to break & fall. Driving may
be made more difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday night through Monday

A strong storm system will bring severe weather to the area
Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday night. Damaging winds up to
70mph, large hail up to golf ball size, tornadoes & flash
flooding all remain possible. In addition, gusty gradient winds,
sustained up to 25mph and gusts up to 40mph, will persist through
Wednesday evening.

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(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png)

.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 Wednesday night.

MSZ052-057-058-066-074-132030-
Lauderdale-Jasper-Clarke-Jones-Forrest-
325 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of east central
Mississippi, and southeast Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Wednesday

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...This afternoon through Wednesday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Wednesday

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Wednesday

Through late evening, gusty southerly winds are possible
areawide. Sustained winds up to 25 mph & wind gusts up to 35 to 40
mph may result in weak trees & limbs to break & fall. Driving may
be made more difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday night through Monday

A strong storm system will bring severe weather to the area
Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday night. Damaging winds up to
70mph, large hail up to golf ball size, tornadoes & flash
flooding all remain possible. In addition, gusty gradient winds,
sustained up to 25mph and gusts up to 40mph, will persist through
Wednesday evening.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)
(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)
(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png)

.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 Wednesday
through Wednesday night.

MSZ064-065-072-073-132030-
Jefferson Davis-Covington-Marion-Lamar-
325 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central
Mississippi, and southeast Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Wednesday

NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...This afternoon through Wednesday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Mainly Wednesday

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Wednesday

Today through tonight, isolated severe thunderstorms are
possible. Some thunderstorms could produce damaging wind gusts
and hail up to quarter size. A tornado cannot be ruled out.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Through late evening, gusty southerly winds are possible
areawide. Sustained winds up to 25 mph & wind gusts up to 35 to 40
mph may result in weak trees & limbs to break & fall. Driving may
be made more difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday night through Monday

A strong storm system will bring severe weather to the area
Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday night. Damaging winds up to
70mph, large hail up to golf ball size, tornadoes & flash
flooding all remain possible. In addition, gusty gradient winds,
sustained up to 25mph and gusts up to 40mph, will persist through
Wednesday evening.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)
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(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)
(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/4.png)

.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 Wednesday night.

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&&

...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.

*NON-THUNDERSTORM WINDS*
Significant...Scattered downed trees and power lines are likely
 due to sustained winds over 35 mph and potential wind gusts
 greater than 50 mph.
Elevated...A few downed trees and power lines are possible due
 to sustained winds ranging from 25 to 35 mph and potential for
 wind gusts over 40 mph. Travel will also be difficult for those
 in high profile vehicles.
Limited...Weak trees and limbs may break and fall due to
 sustained winds up to 25 mph and wind gusts around 35 mph.
 High profile vehicles could also be affected.

...USEFUL WEATHER WEB PAGES (URLS)...

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Latest Weather Briefing...
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Find NWS JAN on Facebook...
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...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 12, 11:46 PM CST, 20 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1246 AM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

LAZ016-023-025-130615-
Tensas LA-Madison LA-Franklin LA-
1246 AM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Tensas, southern
Madison and Franklin Parishes through 115 AM CDT...

At 1245 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Newlight, or 12 miles east of Winnsboro, moving east at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Newlight around 1250 AM CDT.
  Newellton and Somerset around 100 AM CDT.
  Afton around 105 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Gilbert and Baskin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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 Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM CDT for northeastern
Louisiana...and southwestern and west central Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3227 9177 3226 9097 3219 9100 3224 9103
      3220 9116 3213 9116 3213 9105 3218 9106
      3216 9100 3214 9100 3205 9108 3207 9116
      3201 9108 3198 9117 3193 9119 3195 9160
      3197 9160 3196 9186 3200 9190 3204 9190
TIME...MOT...LOC 0545Z 266DEG 52KT 3212 9151

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 128 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 06:05 UTC.

Open the radar archive at this moment

Event by event

56 thunderstorm wind, 30 tornado, 3 hail, 1 funnel cloud, 1 flood, 1 flash flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When
April 13, 12:06 AM CST
Where
Washington County, G Alan Cyprs Grdn Ar
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.020, -91.030

A few trees were blown down in the Glen Allan community.

Thunderstorm Wind, Washington

When
April 13, 12:26 AM CST
Where
Washington County, 2.37 mi SSE of Greenville Fairfld A
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
33.350, -91.000

A line of severe storms caused some wind damage between Greenville and Wayside, including a tree blown down on Glendale Road and trees and power lines blown down near the intersection of Mississippi Highways 1 and 438.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin

When
April 13, 1:48 AM CST
Where
Rankin County, 0.74 mi NE of Luckney
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.357, -90.061

A tree was blown down onto a power line near the intersection of Old Fannin Road and Eagle Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Copiah

When
April 13, 2:08 AM CST
Where
Copiah County, 1.66 mi S of Hazlehurst
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
31.846, -90.397

Trees and power lines were blown down near the intersection of US Highway 41 and Monticello Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Copiah

When
April 13, 2:24 AM CST
Where
Copiah County, 0.22 mi NE of Wesson
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
31.702, -90.397

A gas station canopy at the intersection of US Highway 51 and Factory Street was damaged.

Tornado, Warren

When
April 13, 3:17 PM CST to 3:18 PM CST
Where
Warren County, 4 mi SSE of Eagle Bend to 4.4 mi SSE of Eagle Bend
Rating
EF1
Path length
0.92 mi
Path width
1,320 yd
Continued into
Issaquena, Ms (JAN)
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.464, -90.981

An EF-1 tornado began south of Eagle Lake in Warren County near Mississippi Highway 465, where it snapped numerous trees. The tornado continued east into Issaquena County where it continued to snap and uproot numerous trees. The tornado continued back into Warren County near MS Highway 465. It continued to snap and uproot numerous trees along its path, and then it dissipated just east of US Highway 61. The estimated peak wind gust was 105 mph. The total path length was 10.1 miles across both counties.

Tornado, Issaquena

When
April 13, 3:18 PM CST to 3:25 PM CST
Where
Issaquena County, 10.88 mi SSW of Hardee to 9.62 mi S of Hardee
Rating
EF1
Path length
5.89 mi
Path width
1,320 yd
Continued into
Warren, Ms (JAN)
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.464, -90.964

An EF-1 tornado began south of Eagle Lake in Warren County near Mississippi Highway 465, where it snapped numerous trees. The tornado continued east into Issaquena County where it continued to snap and uproot numerous trees. The tornado continued back into Warren County near MS Highway 465. It continued to snap and uproot numerous trees along its path, and then it dissipated just east of US Highway 61. The estimated peak wind gust was 105 mph. The total path length was 10.1 miles across both counties.

Tornado, Warren

When
April 13, 3:25 PM CST to 3:32 PM CST
Where
Warren County, 2.23 mi SW of Twin Lake to 1.1 mi NE of Blakely
Rating
EF1
Path length
3 mi
Path width
1,320 yd
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.461, -90.861

An EF-1 tornado began south of Eagle Lake in Warren County near Mississippi Highway 465, where it snapped numerous trees. The tornado continued east into Issaquena County where it continued to snap and uproot numerous trees. The tornado continued back into Warren County near MS Highway 465. It continued to snap and uproot numerous trees along its path, and then it dissipated just east of US Highway 61. The estimated peak wind gust was 105 mph. The total path length was 10.1 miles across both counties.

Thunderstorm Wind, Sharkey

When
April 13, 3:30 PM CST
Where
Sharkey County, 3.15 mi NNW of Red Rock
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.858, -90.800

Trees were blown down along MS Highway 16.

Tornado, Warren

When
April 13, 3:38 PM CST to 3:40 PM CST
Where
Warren County, 0.33 mi SSW of Haynes Bluff to 0.94 mi NE of Haynes Bluff
Rating
EF1
Path length
1.25 mi
Path width
200 yd
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.516, -90.783

An EF-1 tornado bean south of MS Highway 3 on the northeast side of Redwood and moved northeast. It snapped and uprooted numerous trees along its short track, including several near the International Paper Plant. The tornado dissipated after crossing Highway 3 on the east side of the paper plant. The estimated peak wind gust was 95 mph.

Hail, Yazoo

When
April 13, 3:54 PM CST
Where
Yazoo County, 2.71 mi NE of Phoenix
Measured
0.88 in hail
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.610, -90.540

Hail to the size of nickels fell between the Phoenix and Mechanicsburg areas.

Tornado, Yazoo

When
April 13, 4:01 PM CST to 4:03 PM CST
Where
Yazoo County, 2.34 mi NNW of Germania to 1.4 mi SW of Mechanicsburg
Rating
EFU
Path length
1.55 mi
Path width
50 yd
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.629, -90.621

A brief tornado touched down in the Dixie Farm Road area outside of Satartia north of Mississippi Highway 3. A tornadic debris signature was observed with this tornado on radar, and law enforcement witnessed a funnel cloud. Much of the of area was open farm land, and where potential tree damage may have occurred was not accessible. Due to this, the rating was assigned as EFU.

Funnel Cloud, Yazoo

When
April 13, 4:03 PM CST
Where
Yazoo County, 1.5 mi SSE of Mechanicsburg
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.630, -90.570

A funnel cloud was seen passing over MS Highway 3 near the intersection with Dixie Farm Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bolivar

When
April 13, 4:50 PM CST
Where
Bolivar County, 1.34 mi ESE of Beulah
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.790, -90.980

A tree was blown down on Railroad Avenue.

Hail, Hinds

When
April 13, 4:55 PM CST
Where
Hinds County, 0.9 mi SE of Van Winkle
Measured
0.88 in hail
Reported by
Storm Chaser
Coordinates
32.290, -90.260

Hail to the size of nickels fell on the south side of Jackson.

Flood, Bolivar

When
April 13, 5:00 PM CST to 5:55 PM CST
Where
Bolivar County, 0.69 mi N of Cleveland Muni Arpt to 1.86 mi NW of Boyle
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
COOP Observer
Coordinates
33.760, -90.750

There was street flooding in a few places around the Cleveland area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Bolivar

When
April 13, 5:10 PM CST
Where
Bolivar County, 2.3 mi E of Shaw
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
33.600, -90.780

A few trees and power lines were blown down in Shaw.

Tornado, Rankin

When
April 13, 5:19 PM CST to 5:24 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 2.7 mi SSW of Luckney to 1.76 mi SE of Luckney
Rating
EF0
Path length
2.82 mi
Path width
25 yd
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.315, -90.091

An EF-0 tornado touched down near Hole 1 on the Refuge golf course, where it blew a tree down, and then moved east across Airport Road. Another tree was blown down near the road. A very narrow and intermittent condensation funnel could be seen from the NWS Jackson Forecast Office as it moved across the Jackson - Medgar Wiley Evers airfield. The tornado appeared to broaden and become more easily visible as it moved to the eastern side of the airfield, with several storm chaser reports and videos showing development as the tornado moved across East Metro Parkway and the forested area between there and Cooper Road. Scattered small tree limbs were blown down where the tornado crossed East Metro Parkway and also near the intersection of Cooper Road and Dogwood Place where the tornado dissipated. The estimated peak wind gust was 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Warren

When
April 13, 5:27 PM CST
Where
Warren County, 0.82 mi SE of Eagle Bend
Measured
64 kt (74 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
32.510, -90.992

The roofs of two trailer camps along Lo-Sto Road were damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind, Warren

When
April 13, 5:39 PM CST
Where
Warren County, 0.69 mi S of Blakely
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.440, -90.820

Trees were blown down across portions of US Highway 61 south of its intersection with Mississippi Highway 3.

Thunderstorm Wind, Madison

When
April 13, 5:44 PM CST
Where
Madison County, 4.8 mi NW of Truitt
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Storm Chaser
Coordinates
32.856, -89.949

A tree was blown down along MS Highway 17 east of its intersection with US Highway 51, and additional small branches blown down in the nearby area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Warren

When
April 13, 5:50 PM CST to 5:55 PM CST
Where
Warren County, 3.51 mi E of Yokena
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$35,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
32.170, -90.890

Trees and power lines across southern portions of Warren County were blown down including along Wright Road, Ring Road, and near the intersection of Hankinson Road and Dogwood Road. A tree fell onto a house on Campbell Swamp Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Warren

When
April 13, 5:51 PM CST
Where
Warren County, 1.5 mi SSE of Grange Hall
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
32.230, -90.860

Trees and power lines were blown down near Funches Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Adams

When
April 13, 5:55 PM CST to 6:00 PM CST
Where
Adams County, 1.5 mi SSE of Natchez
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.550, -91.390

Several trees were blown down in Natchez.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When
April 13, 6:01 PM CST to 6:35 PM CST
Where
Hinds County, 2.82 mi NNW of Newman to 0.9 mi NE of Nogan
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) measured gust
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.270, -90.710

A line of severe thunderstorms caused a swath of wind damage as it moved across central portions of Hinds County. A tree was blown down onto Mississippi Highway 27 at Newman Road, which resulted in an 18 wheeler accident. Additional trees were blown down near the intersection of Morrison Cemetery Road and Adams Station Road, along Jackson Raymond Road and MS Highway 18 near Raymond, on Mississippi Highway 467 near its intersection with Military Road, and at Mississippi Highway 18 and Siwell Road. As the line moved through Jackson, a peak wind gust of 75 mph out of the west-southwest was measured by the Hawkins Field Airport ASOS site KHKS.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When
April 13, 6:01 PM CST to 6:35 PM CST
Where
Hinds County, 0.91 mi SE of Duke to 2.15 mi NNE of Rosemary
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.110, -90.710

A line of severe thunderstorms caused a swath of wind damage as it moved across southern portions of Hinds County. Several trees were blown down on Mobley Road. Trees were blown down across both lanes of Old Jackson Road. Trees were blown down near Green Gables and Midway Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Yazoo

When
April 13, 6:06 PM CST to 6:20 PM CST
Where
Yazoo County, 0.9 mi NW of Dover to 3.27 mi SSE of Deasonville
Measured
66 kt (76 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Storm Chaser
Coordinates
32.710, -90.330

A line of severe storms produced a swath of damaging wind gusts that blew down trees in parts of eastern Yazoo County. Trees were blown down along Myrleville Road, Scotland Road, and MS Highway 16 near the Big Black River.

Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin

When
April 13, 6:13 PM CST
Where
Franklin County, 2.35 mi W of Hamburg
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
31.580, -91.110

A tree was blown down on Stampley Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When
April 13, 6:20 PM CST
Where
Jefferson County, 2.73 mi WNW of Perth
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
31.670, -90.940

Two trees were uprooted along Mississippi Highway 28 west of the intersection with Dennis Cross road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When
April 13, 6:24 PM CST
Where
Hinds County, 5 mi SW of Pocahontas
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.422, -90.344

A line of severe thunderstorms blew down a tree at the intersection of Clinton Tinnin Road and Lifer Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Copiah

When
April 13, 6:28 PM CST
Where
Copiah County, 0.36 mi SSW of Glancy
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
31.815, -90.502

A half dozen trees were uprooted along Mississippi Highway 28 near the intersection with Centerpoint Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin

When
April 13, 6:30 PM CST to 6:40 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 1.5 mi NNW of Goshen Spgs
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$60,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.490, -89.930

A line of severe thunderstorms produced wind damage in the Goshen Springs area. Trees were blown down at the Goshen Springs Campground along Mississippi Highway 43, docks and boats at Sunset Marina were damaged, and a tree was uprooted and fell into power lines along Gin Road. Many small branches were also blown down in the area. Winds were estimated to be 60 to 70 mph by an NWS employee in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin

When
April 13, 6:33 PM CST to 7:02 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 3.58 mi SW of Cleary to 0.59 mi E of Mayton
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$40,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.140, -90.230

A line of severe thunderstorms produced a swath of damaging winds that blew down trees and power lines across southern Rankin County including on Hickory Ridge road, Gunter Road, Eastwood Drive, the intersection of Mississippi Highway 469 and Williams Road, and the intersection of Highway 469 and Mountain Creek Road. Several trees were blown down in Puckett including one which fell through the roof of a house.

Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin

When
April 13, 6:33 PM CST
Where
Franklin County, 1.46 mi SSW of Bude
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
31.450, -90.858

A large tree was blown down on US Highway 98.

Thunderstorm Wind, Copiah

When
April 13, 6:33 PM CST to 6:38 PM CST
Where
Copiah County, 2.36 mi N of Crystal Spgs
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
32.014, -90.374

A tree was blown down on Rhymes Road south of its intersection with Mississippi Highway 27. Wind gusts in the Crystal Springs area were estimated to be 60 to 70 mph at the time.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lincoln

When
April 13, 6:33 PM CST to 6:58 PM CST
Where
Lincoln County, 1.6 mi N of Redstar to 2.72 mi SE of Woolworth
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.653, -90.727

A line of severe thunderstorms blew down scattered trees in a swath across Lincoln County.

Tornado, Rankin

When
April 13, 6:35 PM CST to 6:41 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 0.7 mi WNW of Lakeland to 1.48 mi NW of Whitfield
Rating
EF1
Path length
4.86 mi
Path width
250 yd
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.224, -90.181

An EF-1 tornado started in the Pearl River bottom west of US Highway 49 and traveled east-northeast to where it dissipated shortly after it crossed Mississippi Highway 468 near JL Jones Drive. Near the start of the path, a few trees were blown down or damaged along Shady Lane and Old Highway 49. Then the tornado crossed Highway 49. Multiple trees were uprooted or had limbs broken along Linda Jo Drive, Lowe Circle, and Northwind Drive. The tornado crossed S Pearson Road at the intersection of W Petros Road and then moved through the Richland Creek bottom. It then moved across A Street and Lee Drive and dissipated after it crossed the intersection of MS Highway 468 and JL Jones Drive. Multiple trees were uprooted and damaged, and a tree was blown down across the railroad track nearby. A couple of power lines were also blown down near the end of the path. The peak estimated wind speed was 95 mph.

Flash Flood, Madison

When
April 13, 6:35 PM CST to 8:00 PM CST
Where
Madison County, 1.34 mi WSW of Canton to 0.48 mi WSW of Canton
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.613, -90.052

Peace Street in downtown Canton was flooded with a foot deep of water in some places.

Thunderstorm Wind, Leake

When
April 13, 6:39 PM CST to 7:05 PM CST
Where
Leake County, 1.11 mi SSE of Edinburg to 3.16 mi WSW of Bertice
Measured
80 kt (92 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.785, -89.323

A swath of damaging wind from a line of severe thunderstorms uprooted or snapped numerous trees across parts of Leake County. Trees fell onto two homes including one tree that fell onto a home along Craig Road in far southwest Leake County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin

When
April 13, 6:43 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 1.68 mi SSW of Fannin
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.400, -89.966

A tree was blown down near the intersection of Holly Bush Road and Old Highway 471.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin

When
April 13, 6:43 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 1.86 mi ESE of Greenfield
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.241, -90.020

A tree was blown down on Greenfield Circle.

Thunderstorm Wind, Leake

When
April 13, 6:50 PM CST
Where
Leake County, 0.56 mi SSW of Carthage
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.722, -89.532

A line of severe thunderstorms uprooted and snapped several oak trees on the south side of Carthage.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lawrence

When
April 13, 6:51 PM CST to 7:16 PM CST
Where
Lawrence County, 2.38 mi NNW of Tryus to 1.36 mi ESE of Silver Creek
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.710, -90.220

A line of severe thunderstorms blew down numerous trees in a swatch across northern portions of Lawrence County including several which fell onto and blocked roads in the area. One tree fell onto a home along Mississippi Highway 184 in Silver Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin

When
April 13, 6:52 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 0.76 mi W of Gulde
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.300, -89.863

A few trees and power lines were blown down along Gulde Road.

Tornado, Rankin

When
April 13, 6:57 PM CST to 7:00 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 2.27 mi SSE of Pelahatchie to 2.7 mi S of Clarksburg
Rating
EF1
Path length
3.57 mi
Path width
175 yd
Continued into
Scott, Ms (JAN)
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.288, -89.792

A tornado started at Mississippi Highway 43 South in Rankin County where it uprooted some trees and continued eastward. As it crossed Noblin Bridge Road, the tornado increased intensity and destroyed a small outbuilding and caused additional tree damage. The tornado then continued east into southwestern Scott County. As it crossed Line Creek Road, the tornado reached it's peak intensity with an estimated peak wind gust of 105 mph and width of 670 yards. At this point, numerous trees were uprooted and snapped, and power lines were blown down. The tornado continued across Mississippi Highway 13 and damaged more trees before it began to weaken. A small farm building was damaged with its tin roof torn off along Stage Road. The tornado continued to weaken and then dissipated between Stage Rd and Mississippi Highway 481. The total path length across both counties was 9.89 miles.

Tornado, Scott

When
April 13, 7:00 PM CST to 7:07 PM CST
Where
Scott County, 3.53 mi WNW of Independence to 0.97 mi NNE of Stage
Rating
EF1
Path length
6.13 mi
Path width
670 yd
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.291, -89.729

A tornado started at Mississippi Highway 43 South in Rankin County where it uprooted some trees and continued eastward. As it crossed Noblin Bridge Road, the tornado increased intensity and destroyed a small outbuilding and caused additional tree damage. The tornado then continued east into southwestern Scott County. As it crossed Line Creek Road, the tornado reached it's peak intensity with an estimated peak wind gust of 105 mph and width of 670 yards. At this point, numerous trees were uprooted and snapped, and power lines were blown down. The tornado continued across Mississippi Highway 13 and damaged more trees before it began to weaken. A small farm building was damaged with its tin roof torn off along Stage Road. The tornado continued to weaken and then dissipated between Stage Rd and Mississippi Highway 481. The total path length across both counties was 9.89 miles.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lawrence

When
April 13, 7:01 PM CST to 7:19 PM CST
Where
Lawrence County, 4.15 mi N of Lamberts Store to Bournham
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.560, -90.230

A line of severe thunderstorms blew down numerous trees in a swatch across central and southern portions of Lawrence County including several which fell onto and blocked roads in the area. One tree fell onto a mobile home along Lee Hedgepeth Road south of Monticello.

Thunderstorm Wind, Scott

When
April 13, 7:02 PM CST
Where
Scott County, 2.4 mi WNW of Independence to 0.6 mi NW of Stage
Measured
66 kt (76 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.288, -89.710

South of the tornado track which paralleled Interstate 20 through southern Scott County, several trees were uprooted due to straightline winds from the broader line of severe thunderstorms. This non-tornadic wind damage was noted between Line Creek Road and Stage Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Leake

When
April 13, 7:02 PM CST
Where
Leake County, 1.5 mi SSE of Edinburg
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.780, -89.320

A line of severe thunderstorms produced wind damage south of the tornado track which began near Edinburg. Along Mississippi Highway 16 south of MS Highway 427, numerous mainly oak trees were uprooted. Tin was peeled back an older shed in the nearby area as well.

Tornado, Leake

When
April 13, 7:05 PM CST to 7:06 PM CST
Where
Leake County, 0.54 mi S of Edinburg to 0.64 mi ESE of Edinburg
Rating
EF0
Path length
0.62 mi
Path width
225 yd
Continued into
Neshoba, Ms (JAN)
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.792, -89.330

A tornado developed in Leake County near the junction of Mississippi Highway 427 and Mississippi Highway 16 and quickly moved northeast into Neshoba County. It damaged a few trees and some fencing on the Leake side of the county line, with an estimated peak wind gust of 85 mph. On the Mississippi Choctaw Reservation, the tornado crossed over BIA Road 0022 and Black Jack Road, where numerous trees were downed. The tornado reached its maximum intensity in this area with peak wind gusts estimated at 105 mph. The tornado continued east-northeast across the northern extent of Lake Pushmataha where it blew down a few additional trees within a waterfront park. The tornado moved into the Pearl River wetland area and then across Marty Stuart Drive and Mississippi Highway 19. Near Highway 19, it blew down several trees including one that fell onto a shed and vehicle before it dissipated. The total path length across the two counties was 11.16 miles.

Tornado, Neshoba

When
April 13, 7:06 PM CST to 7:12 PM CST
Where
Neshoba County, 3.18 mi N of Laurelhill to 0.42 mi ENE of Arlington
Rating
EF1
Path length
9.91 mi
Path width
400 yd
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.796, -89.318

A tornado developed in Leake County near the junction of Mississippi Highway 427 and Mississippi Highway 16 and quickly moved northeast into Neshoba County. It damaged a few trees and some fencing on the Leake side of the county line, with an estimated peak wind gust of 85 mph. On the Mississippi Choctaw Reservation, the tornado crossed over BIA Road 0022 and Black Jack Road, where numerous trees were downed. The tornado reached its maximum intensity in this area with peak wind gusts estimated at 105 mph. The tornado continued east-northeast across the northern extent of Lake Pushmataha where it blew down a few additional trees within a waterfront park. The tornado moved into the Pearl River wetland area and then across Marty Stuart Drive and Mississippi Highway 19. Near Highway 19, it blew down several trees including one that fell onto a shed and vehicle before it dissipated. The total path length across the two counties was 11.16 miles.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson Davis

When
April 13, 7:10 PM CST to 7:38 PM CST
Where
Jefferson Davis County, 4.92 mi S of Hebron to 6.01 mi NNE of Melba
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.660, -89.965

A line of severe thunderstorms blew down numerous trees and power lines in a swath across northern and central portions of Jefferson Davis County including several down along Mississippi Highway 13 north of Prentiss and several along MS Highway 35 near the intersection with Granby Road.

Tornado, Scott

When
April 13, 7:17 PM CST to 7:19 PM CST
Where
Scott County, 1.56 mi N of Norris to 2.99 mi NE of Norris
Rating
EF1
Path length
2.32 mi
Path width
200 yd
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.323, -89.431

An EF-1 tornado touched down along Interstate 20 and caused some tree damage on the south side of the Interstate, with the majority of the tree damage located in the median. Other damaged trees were noted on the north side as well off the roadway in the forest. Much of this damage was near mile markers 92 and 93. The tornado dissipated quickly after crossing the Interstate. The estimated maximum wind gust was 90 mph.

Tornado, Neshoba

When
April 13, 7:21 PM CST to 7:26 PM CST
Where
Neshoba County, 0.55 mi SW of Burnside to 2.81 mi ENE of Stallo
Rating
EF1
Path length
6.65 mi
Path width
1,400 yd
Continued into
Winston, Ms (JAN)
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.845, -89.108

A tornado developed near Burnside in Neshoba County within the wetlands surrounding the Pearl River. It uprooted and snapped numerous trees and power lines as it moved northeast. A home along Mississippi Highway 573 lost a portion of its roofing tin. The tornado crossed southeastern Winston County. It reached maximum intensity as it crossed from Neshoba County with estimated maximum wind gusts of 110 mph. Numerous large trees in mixed forest were uprooted or snapped, and multiple power poles were blown down. Several trees fell onto homes, vehicles, and outbuildings. As the tornado crossed MS Highway 397 near Vernon, it destroyed an awning at a convenience store and damaged a gas station canopy. The tornado continued to blow down trees and power lines and crossed into western Noxubee County. It crossed over MS Highway 490 and continued to uproot a few trees near Brushfork Road. Shingle damage and minor roof damage occurred at a home in the area as the tornado dissipated. The total path length across the three counties was 25.29 miles.

Thunderstorm Wind, Covington

When
April 13, 7:21 PM CST to 7:44 PM CST
Where
Covington County, 7.46 mi SSW of Mt Olive to 4.77 mi NNE of Pickering
Measured
65 kt (75 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.660, -89.740

A line of severe thunderstorms blew down numerous trees and power lines in a swath across Covington County including the City of Collins. One uprooted tree ruptured a gas line. Another tree was blown down across Mississippi Highway 590.

Thunderstorm Wind, Smith

When
April 13, 7:24 PM CST
Where
Smith County, 0.69 mi SSE of Center Ridge
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
31.921, -89.475

A few trees were blown down along Mississippi Highway 37.

Tornado, Winston

When
April 13, 7:26 PM CST to 7:40 PM CST
Where
Winston County, 4.7 mi S of Noxapater to 2.54 mi NE of Fearns Spgs
Rating
EF1
Path length
15.77 mi
Path width
1,500 yd
Continued into
Noxubee, Ms (JAN)
Property damage
$125,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.932, -89.053

A tornado developed near Burnside in Neshoba County within the wetlands surrounding the Pearl River. It uprooted and snapped numerous trees and power lines as it moved northeast. A home along Mississippi Highway 573 lost a portion of its roofing tin. The tornado crossed southeastern Winston County. It reached maximum intensity as it crossed from Neshoba County with estimated maximum wind gusts of 110 mph. Numerous large trees in mixed forest were uprooted or snapped, and multiple power poles were blown down. Several trees fell onto homes, vehicles, and outbuildings. As the tornado crossed MS Highway 397 near Vernon, it destroyed an awning at a convenience store and damaged a gas station canopy. The tornado continued to blow down trees and power lines and crossed into western Noxubee County. It crossed over MS Highway 490 and continued to uproot a few trees near Brushfork Road. Shingle damage and minor roof damage occurred at a home in the area as the tornado dissipated. The total path length across the three counties was 25.29 miles.

Thunderstorm Wind, Smith

When
April 13, 7:28 PM CST
Where
Smith County, 5.04 mi SSW of Mize
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
31.803, -89.584

The roof and porch of a home along County Road 45 were damaged by wind gusts from a line of severe thunderstorms.

Tornado, Newton

When
April 13, 7:29 PM CST to 7:32 PM CST
Where
Newton County, 1.54 mi WNW of Lawrence to 1.26 mi ENE of Lawrence
Rating
EF1
Path length
2.59 mi
Path width
250 yd
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.329, -89.254

An EF-1 tornado began near the intersection of US Highway 80 and Velma Moore Road. It moved east, parallel to Highway 80 and gained peak strength of 90 mph as it crossed Lawrence Hazel Road and LC Road. The tornado caused tree damage along its path including some uprooted and snapped. The tornado crossed Greene Morrow Road, weakened, and the ended on Lancaster Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jasper

When
April 13, 7:30 PM CST to 7:34 PM CST
Where
Jasper County, 0.91 mi NW of Louin
Measured
70 kt (81 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.090, -89.240

A line of severe thunderstorms produced wind damage in the Louin to Montrose area including tin roofing blown partially off one mobile home in Louin and off the rear of a single family home on MS Highway 168. Some trees were blown down along MS Highway 15.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kemper

When
April 13, 7:31 PM CST
Where
Kemper County, 1.5 mi NNW of Bluff Spgs
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) measured gust
Reported by
ASOS
Coordinates
32.800, -88.830

A peak wind gust of 55 kts was measured from a direction of 220 degrees by the ASOS site KNJW at Joe Williams Naval Outlying Field.

Tornado, Jasper

When
April 13, 7:36 PM CST to 7:50 PM CST
Where
Jasper County, 1.71 mi S of Baxter to 5.39 mi ENE of Rose Hill
Rating
EF1
Path length
15.04 mi
Path width
1,500 yd
Continued into
Clarke, Ms (JAN)
Property damage
$40,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.175, -89.172

A tornado started in Jasper County just east of Mississippi Highway 15 near County Road 1561 where it caused mainly tree damage. The tornado moved east along County Road 2414, uprooted a swath of pine trees, uprooted several hardwoods, and snapped numerous large pine tree limbs. Metal roofing panels were peeled off a barn. More trees were uprooted or damaged as the tornado moved across Mississippi Highway 503 and County Road 31. Near CR31, there was widespread tree damage, a shed was destroyed, and a home had some shingles removed. The crossbar on a power pole was broken, and several power lines in this area were blown down. The tornado continued east across Country Road 24 and into Clarke County near MS Highway 513, where it continued to uproot and damage numerous softwood and hardwood trees. It crossed over Interstate 49 and passed on the northwest side of Enterprise where it continued to snap large tree limbs and uproot trees. Near County Road 360 and I-59, a tree fell on a mobile home. The tornado intensified as it continued northeastward toward and through the Clarkdale area. Just east of County Road 357, between County Roads 350 and 379, it uprooted and snapped a swath of hardwood and softwood trees. Several homes lost portions of their roofs in a subdivision near County Roads 351 and 350. About a half mile east along CR 350, a home sustained roof damage with portions of the roof decking removed, there was substantial tree damage, and about five power poles were snapped. At this point, the tornado was nearly 1 mile wide and was at its most intense with damage receiving an EF-2 rating. Damage occurred at Clarkdale Attendance Center on the county line where a large portion of the roofing was removed. School facilities including a baseball field and batting cages were also heavily damaged. Several power poles were snapped and power lines blown down along MS Highway 145. The tornado then continued into southern Lauderdale County. There was widespread tree damage in town, where large branches fell on several homes. Part of the sign was blown off of a gas station, and there was minor damage to metal siding on a nearby business. After passing through Clarkdale, the tornado weakened to an EF-1 intensity and continued to cause damage primarily to timber across southeastern Lauderdale county. Several homes had trees blown down onto them. The tornado crossed MS Highway 19 in the Whynot community before it weakened and dissipated northeast of there near the Alabama state line. The total path length across the three counties was 43.66 miles. The estimated peak wind gust was 120 mph.

Tornado, Noxubee

When
April 13, 7:40 PM CST to 7:42 PM CST
Where
Noxubee County, 4.49 mi SW of Mashulaville to 2.72 mi WSW of Mashulaville
Rating
EF0
Path length
2.25 mi
Path width
400 yd
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
33.041, -88.812

A tornado developed near Burnside in Neshoba County within the wetlands surrounding the Pearl River. It uprooted and snapped numerous trees and power lines as it moved northeast. A home along Mississippi Highway 573 lost a portion of its roofing tin. The tornado crossed southeastern Winston County. It reached maximum intensity as it crossed from Neshoba County with estimated maximum wind gusts of 110 mph. Numerous large trees in mixed forest were uprooted or snapped, and multiple power poles were blown down. Several trees fell onto homes, vehicles, and outbuildings. As the tornado crossed MS Highway 397 near Vernon, it destroyed an awning at a convenience store and damaged a gas station canopy. The tornado continued to blow down trees and power lines and crossed into western Noxubee County. It crossed over MS Highway 490 and continued to uproot a few trees near Brushfork Road. Shingle damage and minor roof damage occurred at a home in the area as the tornado dissipated. The total path length across the three counties was 25.29 miles.

Thunderstorm Wind, Covington

When
April 13, 7:41 PM CST to 7:42 PM CST
Where
Covington County, 4.31 mi SSE of Hot Coffee
Measured
78 kt (90 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.670, -89.430

A few trees were uprooted near Leaf River Church Road and Graham Aultman Road.

Tornado, Jones

When
April 13, 7:44 PM CST to 8:01 PM CST
Where
Jones County, 1.36 mi NNE of Oak Bowery to 1 mi ESE of (Lul)hesler Fld Laur
Rating
EF1
Path length
14.58 mi
Path width
500 yd
Property damage
$75,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.639, -89.395

An EF-1 tornado began in a wooded area near Monroe Road in western Jones County. The tornado mainly uprooted, snapped, and damaged trees as it moved east across Oak Bowery Road, Tisdale Road, and Scruggs Road. A couple of sheds were destroyed in this area, and a few mobile homes received minor roof damage. One tree fell onto a home along Sandhill Loop Road. After causing some roof damage to warehouses and homes near the Laurel Industrial Park, the tornado dissipated in a wooded area near the Park. The estimated peak wind gust was 105 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Noxubee

When
April 13, 7:45 PM CST
Where
Noxubee County, 1.28 mi WNW of Mashulaville
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
33.088, -88.770

A tree was blown down on Mississippi Highway 14.

Tornado, Clarke

When
April 13, 7:50 PM CST to 8:02 PM CST
Where
Clarke County, 5.44 mi W of Enterprise to 2.03 mi NW of Sable
Rating
EF2
Path length
12.82 mi
Path width
1,800 yd
Continued into
Lauderdale, Ms (JAN)
Property damage
$400,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.180, -88.913

A tornado started in Jasper County just east of Mississippi Highway 15 near County Road 1561 where it caused mainly tree damage. The tornado moved east along County Road 2414, uprooted a swath of pine trees, uprooted several hardwoods, and snapped numerous large pine tree limbs. Metal roofing panels were peeled off a barn. More trees were uprooted or damaged as the tornado moved across Mississippi Highway 503 and County Road 31. Near CR31, there was widespread tree damage, a shed was destroyed, and a home had some shingles removed. The crossbar on a power pole was broken, and several power lines in this area were blown down. The tornado continued east across Country Road 24 and into Clarke County near MS Highway 513, where it continued to uproot and damage numerous softwood and hardwood trees. It crossed over Interstate 49 and passed on the northwest side of Enterprise where it continued to snap large tree limbs and uproot trees. Near County Road 360 and I-59, a tree fell on a mobile home. The tornado intensified as it continued northeastward toward and through the Clarkdale area. Just east of County Road 357, between County Roads 350 and 379, it uprooted and snapped a swath of hardwood and softwood trees. Several homes lost portions of their roofs in a subdivision near County Roads 351 and 350. About a half mile east along CR 350, a home sustained roof damage with portions of the roof decking removed, there was substantial tree damage, and about five power poles were snapped. At this point, the tornado was nearly 1 mile wide and was at its most intense with damage receiving an EF-2 rating. Damage occurred at Clarkdale Attendance Center on the county line where a large portion of the roofing was removed. School facilities including a baseball field and batting cages were also heavily damaged. Several power poles were snapped and power lines blown down along MS Highway 145. The tornado then continued into southern Lauderdale County. There was widespread tree damage in town, where large branches fell on several homes. Part of the sign was blown off of a gas station, and there was minor damage to metal siding on a nearby business. After passing through Clarkdale, the tornado weakened to an EF-1 intensity and continued to cause damage primarily to timber across southeastern Lauderdale county. Several homes had trees blown down onto them. The tornado crossed MS Highway 19 in the Whynot community before it weakened and dissipated northeast of there near the Alabama state line. The total path length across the three counties was 43.66 miles. The estimated peak wind gust was 120 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Winston

When
April 13, 7:50 PM CST
Where
Winston County, 1.07 mi SW of Winston
Measured
63 kt (72 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
33.260, -88.864

Several pine trees were uprooted along Bluff Lake Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clarke

When
April 13, 7:51 PM CST to 7:54 PM CST
Where
Clarke County, 2.15 mi NNW of Wautubbee
Measured
74 kt (85 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.150, -88.860

A line of severe thunderstorms caused wind damage along Interstate 59 and US Highway 11 southwest of Enterprise. Large trees were uprooted in the area, and some pine trees were snapped and blown down. One pine fell onto a car. A few tin sheds in the area were damaged or overturned.

Tornado, Winston

When
April 13, 7:51 PM CST to 7:55 PM CST
Where
Winston County, 2.33 mi ESE of Loakfoma to 2.22 mi ESE of Winston
Rating
EF1
Path length
3.62 mi
Path width
150 yd
Continued into
Noxubee, Ms (JAN)
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
33.232, -88.866

One of two tornadoes that passed simultaneously through the Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge touched down in Winston County near Section Line Road east of Loakfoma Road where it snapped a tree and downed a few limbs. It moved northeast through pasture and forest until crossing Dummy Line Road a half mile south of the northern tornado. The tornado continued into northwestern Noxubee County. It caused intermittent tree damage along Noxubee Cemetery Road and then crossed Bluff Lake Road. Here, several trees were uprooted in the marshy areas and near picnic pavilions on the southern end of the lake. The tornado appeared to be at its most intense as it crossed the southern end of Levee Road where it snapped and uprooted numerous trees before it moved into the wooded areas east of the levee. It crossed into southern Oktibbeha County west of Skinner Road. The tornado caused minor tree damage as it crossed Skinner Road and then quickly dissipated. The estimated maximum wind gust was 105 mph. The total combined path length was 10.79 miles across the three counties.

Tornado, Winston

When
April 13, 7:51 PM CST to 7:54 PM CST
Where
Winston County, 0.62 mi SE of Winston to 2.14 mi E of Winston
Rating
EF1
Path length
1.74 mi
Path width
700 yd
Continued into
Noxubee, Ms (JAN)
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
33.264, -88.842

One of two tornadoes that passed simultaneously through the Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge began in a wooded area of Winston County south of Bluff Lake Road and north of Dummy Line Road. The tornado moved northeast across both roads and uprooted and snapped multiple trees. It continued into northwest Noxubee County just north of Bluff Lake Rd. The tornado moved parallel to Bluff Lake Rd and uprooted and snapped multiple trees along the road. Large limbs were blown down along Office Road before the tornado moved across Bluff Lake. It continued into southern Oktibbeha County west of Bluff Lake Rd. The tornado continued to cause sporadic tree and limb damage along Bluff Lake Road and along Skinner Rd. The tornado dissipated in a wooded area just north of Skinner Rd. The estimated maximum wind gust was 105 mph. The total combined path length was 6.00 miles across the three counties.

Tornado, Noxubee

When
April 13, 7:54 PM CST to 7:57 PM CST
Where
Noxubee County, 4.66 mi NW of Lynn Creek to 4.29 mi NNW of Lynn Creek
Rating
EF1
Path length
2 mi
Path width
450 yd
Continued into
Oktibbeha, Ms (JAN)
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
33.272, -88.813

One of two tornadoes that passed simultaneously through the Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge began in a wooded area of Winston County south of Bluff Lake Road and north of Dummy Line Road. The tornado moved northeast across both roads and uprooted and snapped multiple trees. It continued into northwest Noxubee County just north of Bluff Lake Rd. The tornado moved parallel to Bluff Lake Rd and uprooted and snapped multiple trees along the road. Large limbs were blown down along Office Road before the tornado moved across Bluff Lake. It continued into southern Oktibbeha County west of Bluff Lake Rd. The tornado continued to cause sporadic tree and limb damage along Bluff Lake Road and along Skinner Rd. The tornado dissipated in a wooded area just north of Skinner Rd. The estimated maximum wind gust was 105 mph. The total combined path length was 6.00 miles across the three counties.

Tornado, Noxubee

When
April 13, 7:55 PM CST to 8:04 PM CST
Where
Noxubee County, 4.23 mi WNW of Lynn Creek to 4.09 mi NNE of Lynn Creek
Rating
EF1
Path length
5.04 mi
Path width
150 yd
Continued into
Oktibbeha, Ms (JAN)
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
33.261, -88.813

One of two tornadoes that passed simultaneously through the Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge touched down in Winston County near Section Line Road east of Loakfoma Road where it snapped a tree and downed a few limbs. It moved northeast through pasture and forest until crossing Dummy Line Road a half mile south of the northern tornado. The tornado continued into northwestern Noxubee County. It caused intermittent tree damage along Noxubee Cemetery Road and then crossed Bluff Lake Road. Here, several trees were uprooted in the marshy areas and near picnic pavilions on the southern end of the lake. The tornado appeared to be at its most intense as it crossed the southern end of Levee Road where it snapped and uprooted numerous trees before it moved into the wooded areas east of the levee. It crossed into southern Oktibbeha County west of Skinner Road. The tornado caused minor tree damage as it crossed Skinner Road and then quickly dissipated. The estimated maximum wind gust was 105 mph. The total combined path length was 10.79 miles across the three counties.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clarke

When
April 13, 7:57 PM CST
Where
Clarke County, 2.06 mi W of Ray
Measured
78 kt (90 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.177, -88.755

A small shed was destroyed, and a few trees were uprooted near the intersection of Mississippi Highway 514 and County Road 350.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jasper

When
April 13, 7:57 PM CST to 7:58 PM CST
Where
Jasper County, 1.17 mi E of Heidelberg
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.880, -88.980

A poorly rooted tree was uprooted in Heidelberg, and some large tree branches were blown down in the area.

Tornado, Oktibbeha

When
April 13, 7:57 PM CST to 7:59 PM CST
Where
Oktibbeha County, 9.88 mi SSW of Sessums to 8.26 mi SSW of Sessums
Rating
EF1
Path length
2.09 mi
Path width
75 yd
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
33.286, -88.781

One of two tornadoes that passed simultaneously through the Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge began in a wooded area of Winston County south of Bluff Lake Road and north of Dummy Line Road. The tornado moved northeast across both roads and uprooted and snapped multiple trees. It continued into northwest Noxubee County just north of Bluff Lake Rd. The tornado moved parallel to Bluff Lake Rd and uprooted and snapped multiple trees along the road. Large limbs were blown down along Office Road before the tornado moved across Bluff Lake. It continued into southern Oktibbeha County west of Bluff Lake Rd. The tornado continued to cause sporadic tree and limb damage along Bluff Lake Road and along Skinner Rd. The tornado dissipated in a wooded area just north of Skinner Rd. The estimated maximum wind gust was 105 mph. The total combined path length was 6.00 miles across the three counties.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clarke

When
April 13, 7:58 PM CST to 8:03 PM CST
Where
Clarke County, 1.76 mi W of Goodwater
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
31.920, -88.900

A few small pine trees were blown down along CR 250 and damaged several nearby vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind, Oktibbeha

When
April 13, 8:00 PM CST to 8:03 PM CST
Where
Oktibbeha County, 7.79 mi SSE of Sessums
Measured
81 kt (93 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
33.310, -88.690

A line of severe thunderstorms blew down some large tree limbs along Skinner Road and snapped a few trees along Crawford Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When
April 13, 8:01 PM CST
Where
Lauderdale County, 0.69 mi N of (Mei)key Fld Meridia
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Reported by
ASOS
Coordinates
32.340, -88.750

A peak wind gust of 56 kts was measured from a direction of 290 degrees at the Meridian Key Field ASOS site KMEI.

Tornado, Lauderdale

When
April 13, 8:02 PM CST to 8:19 PM CST
Where
Lauderdale County, 5.34 mi SSE of Okatibbee to 2.99 mi ENE of Whynot
Rating
EF2
Path length
15.22 mi
Path width
1,400 yd
Property damage
$300,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.227, -88.700

A tornado started in Jasper County just east of Mississippi Highway 15 near County Road 1561 where it caused mainly tree damage. The tornado moved east along County Road 2414, uprooted a swath of pine trees, uprooted several hardwoods, and snapped numerous large pine tree limbs. Metal roofing panels were peeled off a barn. More trees were uprooted or damaged as the tornado moved across Mississippi Highway 503 and County Road 31. Near CR31, there was widespread tree damage, a shed was destroyed, and a home had some shingles removed. The crossbar on a power pole was broken, and several power lines in this area were blown down. The tornado continued east across Country Road 24 and into Clarke County near MS Highway 513, where it continued to uproot and damage numerous softwood and hardwood trees. It crossed over Interstate 49 and passed on the northwest side of Enterprise where it continued to snap large tree limbs and uproot trees. Near County Road 360 and I-59, a tree fell on a mobile home. The tornado intensified as it continued northeastward toward and through the Clarkdale area. Just east of County Road 357, between County Roads 350 and 379, it uprooted and snapped a swath of hardwood and softwood trees. Several homes lost portions of their roofs in a subdivision near County Roads 351 and 350. About a half mile east along CR 350, a home sustained roof damage with portions of the roof decking removed, there was substantial tree damage, and about five power poles were snapped. At this point, the tornado was nearly 1 mile wide and was at its most intense with damage receiving an EF-2 rating. Damage occurred at Clarkdale Attendance Center on the county line where a large portion of the roofing was removed. School facilities including a baseball field and batting cages were also heavily damaged. Several power poles were snapped and power lines blown down along MS Highway 145. The tornado then continued into southern Lauderdale County. There was widespread tree damage in town, where large branches fell on several homes. Part of the sign was blown off of a gas station, and there was minor damage to metal siding on a nearby business. After passing through Clarkdale, the tornado weakened to an EF-1 intensity and continued to cause damage primarily to timber across southeastern Lauderdale county. Several homes had trees blown down onto them. The tornado crossed MS Highway 19 in the Whynot community before it weakened and dissipated northeast of there near the Alabama state line. The total path length across the three counties was 43.66 miles. The estimated peak wind gust was 120 mph.

Tornado, Oktibbeha

When
April 13, 8:03 PM CST to 8:05 PM CST
Where
Oktibbeha County, 2.82 mi S of Sessums to 2.77 mi S of Blackjack
Rating
EF1
Path length
3.01 mi
Path width
150 yd
Continued into
Lowndes, Ms (JAN)
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
33.379, -88.723

A tornado developed in Oktibbeha County just west of Old Crawford Road south of the intersection with Chapel Hill Road, where the tops of several trees were snapped off. It strengthened and continued east across Crawford Rd. It was here that a pole barn lost a portion of its tin roofing. The tornado continued into Lowndes County south of Red Bud Road. It blew down several small trees and large tree branches along Schlater Road and moved northeast toward Gilmer Wilburn Road. Numerous trees were snapped, a utility pole was damaged and leaning, and several small outdoor buildings/wooden sheds were thrown. Continuing east-northeast, the tornado marginally weakened while maintaining EF-1 intensity as it uprooted trees along Gilmer Wilburn Rd. Shortly after moving beyond the Hardy Billups Rd intersection, the tornado weakened and quickly dissipated near Gilmer Creek. The estimated peak wind gust was 95 mph. The total path length was 9.31 miles across the two counties.

Tornado, Oktibbeha

When
April 13, 8:04 PM CST to 8:05 PM CST
Where
Oktibbeha County, 9.22 mi S of Sessums to 8.71 mi S of Sessums
Rating
EF0
Path length
2.01 mi
Path width
75 yd
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
33.287, -88.730

One of two tornadoes that passed simultaneously through the Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge touched down in Winston County near Section Line Road east of Loakfoma Road where it snapped a tree and downed a few limbs. It moved northeast through pasture and forest until crossing Dummy Line Road a half mile south of the northern tornado. The tornado continued into northwestern Noxubee County. It caused intermittent tree damage along Noxubee Cemetery Road and then crossed Bluff Lake Road. Here, several trees were uprooted in the marshy areas and near picnic pavilions on the southern end of the lake. The tornado appeared to be at its most intense as it crossed the southern end of Levee Road where it snapped and uprooted numerous trees before it moved into the wooded areas east of the levee. It crossed into southern Oktibbeha County west of Skinner Road. The tornado caused minor tree damage as it crossed Skinner Road and then quickly dissipated. The estimated maximum wind gust was 105 mph. The total combined path length was 10.79 miles across the three counties.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jones

When
April 13, 8:04 PM CST
Where
Jones County, Laurel
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
31.700, -89.130

A video relayed via Twitter showed intense winds in the Laurel area with an estimated speed of 60 mph.

Tornado, Lowndes

When
April 13, 8:05 PM CST to 8:15 PM CST
Where
Lowndes County, 2.43 mi SSW of Artesia to 1.43 mi SSE of Billups
Rating
EF1
Path length
6.26 mi
Path width
450 yd
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
33.390, -88.672

A tornado developed in Oktibbeha County just west of Old Crawford Road south of the intersection with Chapel Hill Road, where the tops of several trees were snapped off. It strengthened and continued east across Crawford Rd. It was here that a pole barn lost a portion of its tin roofing. The tornado continued into Lowndes County south of Red Bud Road. It blew down several small trees and large tree branches along Schlater Road and moved northeast toward Gilmer Wilburn Road. Numerous trees were snapped, a utility pole was damaged and leaning, and several small outdoor buildings/wooden sheds were thrown. Continuing east-northeast, the tornado marginally weakened while maintaining EF-1 intensity as it uprooted trees along Gilmer Wilburn Rd. Shortly after moving beyond the Hardy Billups Rd intersection, the tornado weakened and quickly dissipated near Gilmer Creek. The estimated peak wind gust was 95 mph. The total path length was 9.31 miles across the two counties.

Thunderstorm Wind, Noxubee

When
April 13, 8:05 PM CST to 8:10 PM CST
Where
Noxubee County, 1.41 mi SSW of Togo
Measured
83 kt (96 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
33.260, -88.385

Several trees were uprooted or snapped, and large tree branches were blown down around the Togo Road area north of Mississippi Highway 388. One tree fell into power lines along Togo Road.

Hail, Clarke

When
April 13, 8:05 PM CST
Where
Clarke County, 2.72 mi WNW of Hale
Measured
0.88 in hail
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.990, -88.810

Hail up to the size of nickels fell near Harmony.

Thunderstorm Wind, Noxubee

When
April 13, 8:05 PM CST to 8:10 PM CST
Where
Noxubee County, 0.52 mi ESE of Brooksville
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$40,000
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
33.228, -88.571

Straight line winds from a line of severe thunderstorms that moved through the Brooksville area damaged the awning of a gas station canopy, rolled a few small sheds, and caused a few utility poles along US Highway 45 to lean.

Thunderstorm Wind, Forrest

When
April 13, 8:06 PM CST
Where
Forrest County, 2.48 mi NNW of Macedonia
Measured
50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.412, -89.199

A tree was blown down at the intersection of Morriston Road and Jeffcoats Road.

Tornado, Noxubee

When
April 13, 8:11 PM CST to 8:17 PM CST
Where
Noxubee County, 0.81 mi ESE of Deerbrook to 3.13 mi W of Togo
Rating
EF1
Path length
5.45 mi
Path width
1,000 yd
Continued into
Lowndes, Ms (JAN)
Property damage
$300,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
33.225, -88.487

A tornado touched down along Mickens Clay Road in the Deerbrook community of Noxubee County where it initially blew down some tree branches. The tornado continued northeast across Mississippi Highway 388 just west of Deerbrook Road and snapped and uprooted a few trees as it crossed the highway. Trees were snapped and uprooted as it continued northeast toward MS Highway 792. A residence and several barns were damaged on the west side of Hwy 792. The main house lost some shingles on its western side, and two barns near the house lost the southwest facing portions of their roofs and had southwest facing walls collapse. Trees at Hwy 792 were snapped and uprooted, and an open barn at the road buckled and partially collapsed. The tornado continued into farmland on the east side of the highway, where it overturned six center pivot segments and downed a few more trees. The tornado crossed into Lowndes County east of Old Macon Road. The tornado damaged a roof and some decking at a home along Chat and Chew Road and then dissipated. The maximum estimated wind gust 105 mph. The total path length was 7.43 miles across the two counties.

Thunderstorm Wind, Forrest

When
April 13, 8:11 PM CST
Where
Forrest County, Petal
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$4,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.350, -89.270

A few trees were blown down in Petal.

Tornado, Lowndes

When
April 13, 8:17 PM CST to 8:19 PM CST
Where
Lowndes County, 4.78 mi SSE of Trinity to 3.85 mi SE of Trinity
Rating
EF1
Path length
2.04 mi
Path width
75 yd
Property damage
$20,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
33.288, -88.433

A tornado touched down along Mickens Clay Road in the Deerbrook community of Noxubee County where it initially blew down some tree branches. The tornado continued northeast across Mississippi Highway 388 just west of Deerbrook Road and snapped and uprooted a few trees as it crossed the highway. Trees were snapped and uprooted as it continued northeast toward MS Highway 792. A residence and several barns were damaged on the west side of Hwy 792. The main house lost some shingles on its western side, and two barns near the house lost the southwest facing portions of their roofs and had southwest facing walls collapse. Trees at Hwy 792 were snapped and uprooted, and an open barn at the road buckled and partially collapsed. The tornado continued into farmland on the east side of the highway, where it overturned six center pivot segments and downed a few more trees. The tornado crossed into Lowndes County east of Old Macon Road. The tornado damaged a roof and some decking at a home along Chat and Chew Road and then dissipated. The maximum estimated wind gust 105 mph. The total path length was 7.43 miles across the two counties.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lowndes

When
April 13, 8:25 PM CST
Where
Lowndes County, 3.64 mi SSW of New Hope
Measured
78 kt (90 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
33.420, -88.340

Several trees were uprooted or snapped, and large tree limbs were blown down along Mississippi Highway 69 south of New Hope.

What these are

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.
Hail
Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Funnel Cloud
A rotating column of cloud extending from a thunderstorm that did not reach the ground.
Flood
Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.
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: 1033710, 1034046, 1033705, 1033706, 1033708, 1034338, 1034339, 1034340, 1034341, 1034342, 1037134, 1089301, 1037140, 1037212, 1037250, 1037302, 1037334, 1046623, 1046759, 1046761, 1046764, 1046762, 1046763, 1046765, 1046768, 1051038, 1037280, 1052855, 1055033, 1051039, 1057391, 1061376, 1061389, 1074011, 1074012, 1075735, 1055034, 1075750, 1074013, 1075703, and more.