Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Mississippi, April 5, 2022

Name: Tornadoes and Flash Flooding in Mississippi, April 5, 2022
Start: 2022-04-05T01:57
End: 2022-04-05T15:30
Location: Mississippi

April 5, 2022 · NWS JAN · 42 events in 22 counties and zones

A low pressure system moving east along the Arkansas Louisiana border helped to organize a line of severe thunderstorms early in the morning of April 5th. Widespread severe wind gusts and several tornadoes occurred with this squall line as it moved east across Mississippi.

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

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $1.3 million
Crop damage: $8,000
Events: 42

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.

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 4, 11:58 PM CST, 1 hour 59 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Apr 4, 11:58 PM CST, 1 hour 59 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1258 AM CDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...SEVERE WEATHER AND HEAVY RAINFALL LIKELY LATE TONIGHT INTO
TUESDAY...

.UPDATE...
Updated for 06Z aviation discussion

&&

.AVIATION...
06Z TAF discussion:
All TAF sites are currently VFR tonight, but showers and
thunderstorms are beginning move into the area. The storms will
move across the area into Tuesday morning, bringing with it
MVFR/IFR conditions. The storms will clear from west to east
through the morning hours with improving conditions./15/

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Local radars are starting show scattered showers developing just
south of our CWA along a boundary that wl become the warm front
lifting north ahead of an approaching low pressure system.
Regional radars show stronger convection firing up in northeast
Texas. The warm frontal activity will gradually lift into our
southwest zones during the next several hours but the more intense
convection including severe threat will move into our western most
zones around 3AM. This convection is still expected to organize
into an MCS and race eastward across or CWA into Tuesday morning
with a damaging wind and tornado threat. In addition, locally
heavy rainfall will be possible with the MCS that may result in
runoff issues. The current forecast remains on track and no
significant changes were needed. /22/

Prior discussion below:

Tonight and tomorrow...

Not much change has occurred in the thinking for the severe weather
overnight into early tomorrow. Quiet weather will continue in the
very near term. Temperatures this afternoon have climbed into the
80s across the region. Dewpoints remain in the mid 40s to around 50
degrees, so some moistening of the airmass still needs to take place
in the next few hours.

Overnight, an upper trough and associated surface low swings
across the region. Through the latter portions of the evening into
tonight, the 850mb flow ramps up and moisture starts to stream
steadily into the region. CAM guidance remains consistent in a MCS
plowing through the region from west to east during the early
morning hours. The timing of this entering the west may have
slowed just a little but expectation remains that given the strong
westerly mid-level flow, that this line should race through the
region during the early morning hours and exit into Alabama into
the east perhaps by 10am. The southern extent of this line could
lag some behind in the Pine Belt and linger through the morning
hours. Current timing on local graphics seem to time this line and
threat well and model guidance today has been in fairly good
agreement overall. The main concerns with this event will be
damaging straight line winds and embedded tornadoes(given the
300-600 m2/s2 helicity in place). Guidance doesn't indicate many
storms to develop ahead of the MCS though this may occur further
to the east and more toward southeast MS and southwest AL. A mixed
bag of model guidance shows some of the convection redeveloping
in the southeast later in the morning into the afternoon, but
confidence is low in whether or not this will occur.

Of another concern will be potential for heavy rain and flooding.
Moisture transport will be rather high into the region later tonight
thanks to the increasing low level jet. Locally heavy rainfall in a
short amount of time could lead to localized flooding across the
region. Limited risk in local graphics covers this potential. HREF
guidance hones in higher totals generally along eastern portions of
the Highway 84 corridor and points along the Highway 98 corridor.
This area may need to be monitored for inclusion into a higher
flooding risk with newer data tonight. HREF guidance indicates some
totals near 5 inches in this location could occur, especially if
storms hang up some and train over this region. Confidence was not
completely high enough to do in this forecast package but this will
be something to monitor. Otherwise, widespread 1.5-2.5 inches of
rain should occur with this system overnight. /28/

Tuesday night through next weekend...

Tues night-Wed: As deep moisture is briefly carved out in the wake
of the severe weather episode on Tuesday, the region will be under
isentropic ascent remaining across the region. However, sfc
dewpoints will remain in the mid-upper 60s. Low-level Theta-E & WAA
will increase into the aftn hours. With increased broad bulk shear
approaching 25-40kts in the 0-3km layer & approaching 50kts of 0-6km
layer, this will support potential multicell & splitting cell
development. However, there remains some deep layer moisture
limitations, with a gradual increase along the zone of frontal
convergence & also into southeast Mississippi, generally along & SE
of the Natchez Trace corridor. For now, kept graphic as, but there
could be some limitations on coverage. Steep mid-level lapse rates
of 6.5-7.0 C/km should support some large hail potential of quarter
to golf ball size & some decent cold pool/gusty wind potential. Will
continue to advertise this threat, even with some of this being very
conditional & potentially close to the I-59 corridor & late into the
day. Along the front moving into the Delta, winds will continue to
veer & most precipitation looks to remain anafrontal.

Late week-next weekend (Sun): Much quieter pattern will persist
through the weekend. Mean synoptic trough axis, dry air &
subsidence/high pressure will stall over the region & only slowly
drift E. This will be in response to deep ridging over the N-central
Atlantic. Cool & dry conditions will persist late week (i.e. Thurs -
Fri) with highs in the upper 60s-low 70s Thurs to low-mid 60s Fri.
Lows will be below climo in the mid-upper 40s Wed night, low-mid 40s
Thurs night & coolest Fri night as the trough axis pulls away & any
pressure gradient relaxes. Lows could fall into the mid-upper 30s &
patchy frost couldn't be ruled out. As ridge axis build E across the
central Plains into next weekend, WAA & gradual moderation of
temperatures (i.e. high temps into the mid-upper 60s Sat to mid-
upper 70s Sun.) will commence. Deep layer dry air & broad subsidence
will keep the area dry through the weekend. /DC/

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson       61  79  65  83 /  89  94   2  45
Meridian      58  78  63  85 /  82  96   7  34
Vicksburg     62  81  65  81 /  93  86   1  35
Hattiesburg   62  80  66  86 /  70  92   3  34
Natchez       63  83  65  84 /  93  89   1  35
Greenville    60  77  62  75 /  97  63   2  31
Greenwood     60  76  63  77 /  94  90   2  38

&&

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

&&

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Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 4, 3:50 PM CST, 10 hours 7 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson MS
450 PM CDT Mon Apr 4 2022

ARZ074-LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026-MSZ040>066-072>074-052200-
Ashley-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-Madison LA-
Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Concordia-Issaquena-Sharkey-Yazoo-
Madison MS-Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-Warren-Hinds-Rankin-Scott-Newton-
Lauderdale-Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Jefferson-
Adams-Franklin MS-Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-
Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
450 PM CDT Mon Apr 4 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Tuesday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Enhanced
TIMING...Tonight through Tuesday

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Tonight through Tuesday

Thunderstorms will move across the entire area from late tonight
through early Tuesday afternoon. Severe thunderstorms are likely,
with damaging wind gusts up to 80mph and a few tornadoes
possible. Please reference the graphics for more specific timing.

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

Tonight through Tuesday, localized flash flooding is possible,
particularly in low lying and urban areas.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday night through Sunday

The severe weather threat Tuesday morning will begin to diminish
into Tuesday afternoon. There could be a threat for additional
storms and severe weather possible Wednesday afternoon,
especially over eastern Mississippi. Damaging wind gusts and hail
of quarter to golf ball size are possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.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 tonight
through Tuesday and Wednesday through Wednesday night.

ARZ075-MSZ018-019-025>039-052200-
Chicot-Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-
Webster-Clay-Lowndes-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Washington-Humphreys-
Holmes-Attala-Winston-Noxubee-
450 PM CDT Mon Apr 4 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Tuesday

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
THREAT...Slight
TIMING...Tonight through Tuesday

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Tonight through Tuesday

Thunderstorms will move across the entire area from late tonight
through early Tuesday afternoon. Severe thunderstorms, with
damaging wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph, are possible. A tornado
cannot be ruled out. Please reference the graphics for more
specific timing.

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

Tonight through Tuesday, localized flash flooding is possible,
particularly in low lying and urban areas.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday night through Sunday

The severe weather threat Tuesday morning will begin to diminish
into Tuesday afternoon. There could be a threat for additional
storms and severe weather possible Wednesday afternoon,
especially over eastern Mississippi. Damaging wind gusts and hail
of quarter to golf ball size are possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.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 tonight
through Tuesday and Wednesday 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.

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In the hours before

Special weather statement, Apr 4, 11:54 PM CST, 2 hours 3 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1254 AM CDT Tue Apr 5 2022

LAZ007>009-015-050645-
Morehouse LA-Richland LA-East Carroll LA-West Carroll LA-
1254 AM CDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central
Morehouse, southwestern East Carroll, northern Richland and
southwestern West Carroll Parishes through 145 AM CDT...

At 1253 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rayville, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Holly Ridge around 100 AM CDT.
  Warden around 115 AM CDT.
  Darnell and Monticello around 125 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Pioneer, Oak Ridge and
Epps.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3252 9190 3254 9191 3270 9181 3283 9148
      3262 9122 3254 9137 3253 9147 3247 9148
      3240 9160 3240 9163 3239 9165 3239 9167
      3237 9170 3235 9170 3234 9172 3234 9176
      3249 9193
TIME...MOT...LOC 0553Z 225DEG 38KT 3243 9172

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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Special weather statement, Apr 5, 12:59 AM CST, 58 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
159 AM CDT Tue Apr 5 2022

LAZ009-016-MSZ040-041-047-050745-
Madison LA-East Carroll LA-Sharkey MS-Warren MS-Issaquena MS-
159 AM CDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern East
Carroll and northeastern Madison Parishes, northwestern Warren,
southern Issaquena and southwestern Sharkey Counties through 245 AM
CDT...

At 158 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Mansford, or over Tallulah, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Omega around 205 AM CDT.
  Eagle Bend around 215 AM CDT.
  Valley Park and Fitler around 225 AM CDT.
  Onward around 230 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Mound, Cary and
Richmond.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3285 9097 3263 9070 3262 9072 3261 9069
      3259 9069 3259 9066 3227 9109 3245 9134
TIME...MOT...LOC 0658Z 225DEG 41KT 3245 9118

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

22

Special weather statement, Apr 5, 1:37 AM CST, 20 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
237 AM CDT Tue Apr 5 2022

MSZ048-049-050830-
Hinds MS-Rankin MS-
237 AM CDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Rankin and
southeastern Hinds Counties through 330 AM CDT...

At 237 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Byram, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Jackson around 240 AM CDT.
  Richland around 245 AM CDT.
  Pearl around 250 AM CDT.
  Brandon and Flowood around 255 AM CDT.
  Fannin around 310 AM CDT.
  Goshen Springs around 315 AM CDT.
  Pisgah around 320 AM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3224 9034 3240 9012 3240 9007 3242 9007
      3242 9006 3244 9007 3244 9005 3249 9000
      3248 8999 3250 8998 3249 8996 3251 8993
      3255 8989 3238 8973 3212 9024
TIME...MOT...LOC 0737Z 231DEG 34KT 3222 9023

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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Special weather statement, Apr 5, 1:46 AM CST, 11 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
246 AM CDT Tue Apr 5 2022

MSZ019-034>036-041-050845-
Washington MS-Sharkey MS-Humphreys MS-Sunflower MS-Holmes MS-
246 AM CDT Tue Apr 5 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern
Sunflower, west central Holmes, southeastern Washington, Humphreys
and northern Sharkey Counties through 345 AM CDT...

At 246 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Rolling Fork, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Anguilla around 255 AM CDT.
  Nitta Yuma around 300 AM CDT.
  Delta City around 305 AM CDT.
  Murphy and Midnight around 315 AM CDT.
  Belzoni and Isola around 330 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Silver City and
Louise.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3316 9025 3292 9061 3292 9066 3284 9076
      3282 9076 3279 9080 3287 9094 3289 9094
      3291 9092 3294 9091 3296 9092 3340 9075
TIME...MOT...LOC 0746Z 211DEG 38KT 3287 9085

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 11 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 07:54 UTC.

Open the radar archive at this moment

Event by event

18 thunderstorm wind, 13 tornado, 5 hail, 4 flash flood, 2 flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Rankin

When: April 5, 1:57 AM CST to 2:25 AM CST
Where: Rankin County, 2.44 mi ENE of Luckney to 4.15 mi N of Leesburg
Measured: 2.1 in hail
Property damage: $500,000
Crop damage: $5,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 32.368, -90.034

A severe thunderstorm produced a swath of hail to the size of golf balls or larger beginning along Hugh Ward Blvd. in the Brandon Reservoir area and northeast through the Eureka community. The largest measured hailstone was 2.1 inches and fell along Holly Bush Road near the McClain Lodge area.

Hail, Scott

When: April 5, 2:20 AM CST to 2:30 AM CST
Where: Scott County, 2.33 mi NW of Branch to 5.13 mi E of Ludlow
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $10,000
Crop damage: $1,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.494, -89.758

A severe thunderstorm continued to produce a swath of hail to the size of quarters or larger from near the Branch community northeast toward Lena.

Hail, Leake

When: April 5, 2:31 AM CST to 2:37 AM CST
Where: Leake County, 3.19 mi WSW of Sproles Siding to 1.5 mi NNW of Lena
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $15,000
Crop damage: $1,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.581, -89.630

Hail up to the size of quarters fell in Lena.

Hail, Montgomery

When: April 5, 3:51 AM CST
Where: Montgomery County, 0.15 mi WNW of Stewart
Measured: 1 in hail
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 33.451, -89.432

Dime to quarter size hail covered the parking lot at a gas station in Stewart.

Hail, Copiah

When: April 5, 4:14 AM CST
Where: Copiah County, Crystal Spgs
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 31.980, -90.370

Hail up to the size of nickels and quarters fell near Crystal Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind, Warren

When: April 5, 4:36 AM CST
Where: Warren County, 0.82 mi E of Redwood
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.480, -90.806

A tree was blown down along US Highway 61 in Redwood.

Thunderstorm Wind, Claiborne

When: April 5, 4:38 AM CST to 5:07 AM CST
Where: Claiborne County, 4.5 mi N of Westside to 4.14 mi E of Badland
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 31.964, -91.164

A line of severe thunderstorms blew down scattered trees across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Claiborne

When: April 5, 4:40 AM CST to 5:00 AM CST
Where: Claiborne County, 3.23 mi N of Grand Gulf to 1.82 mi NNW of Insmore
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 32.076, -91.060

A line of severe thunderstorms blew down scattered trees across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When: April 5, 4:40 AM CST
Where: Jefferson County, Church Hill
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.720, -91.250

A few trees were blown down in the Church Hill area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When: April 5, 4:53 AM CST
Where: Hinds County, Edwards
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.330, -90.600

Trees were blown down in the Edwards area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson

When: April 5, 5:13 AM CST
Where: Jefferson County, Union Church
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.680, -90.800

A few trees and power lines were blown down in the Union Church area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When: April 5, 5:13 AM CST
Where: Hinds County, Clinton
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.330, -90.330

A tree was blown down in Clinton.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When: April 5, 5:20 AM CST
Where: Hinds County, 2.15 mi NNE of Spring Ridge
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.210, -90.320

A line of severe thunderstorms caused some wind damage in the Byram area including a downed tree and power lines that blocked one lane of traffic on Springridge Road near Big Creek Road, a tree that fell onto power lines along Gary Road near Red Oak Cove, and a fence that was blown down at a home in Byram.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When: April 5, 5:20 AM CST to 6:35 AM CST
Where: Rankin County, 0.97 mi WSW of Fannin to 1.01 mi WSW of Fannin
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.417, -89.966

Floodwater was flowing across Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Franklin

When: April 5, 5:35 AM CST
Where: Franklin County, 0.91 mi SW of Bude
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 31.460, -90.860

A tree was blown down across US Highway 98.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin

When: April 5, 5:36 AM CST
Where: Rankin County, 2.72 mi ESE of Greenfield
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.230, -90.010

A tree was blown down across MS Highway 468.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lincoln

When: April 5, 5:38 AM CST to 5:43 AM CST
Where: Lincoln County, Brookhaven
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.580, -90.450

Numerous trees were blown down in the Brookhaven area, including some which fell down onto power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Simpson

When: April 5, 5:45 AM CST
Where: Simpson County, Pinola
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 31.870, -89.970

Two large oak trees were blown down on MS Highway 28 near Pinola.

Tornado, Scott

When: April 5, 5:46 AM CST to 5:57 AM CST
Where: Scott County, 3.31 mi SSE of Independence to 1.38 mi NNW of Homewood
Rating: EF1
Path length: 7.59 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Property damage: $40,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 32.233, -89.657

An EF-1 tornado tracked south of Pulaski to near Homewood, beginning east of Bienville National Forest Road 538. The greatest damage occurred near the intersection of Springfield Road and Garner Road, where several trees were uprooted including one that fell onto a carport and RV. The tornado continued eastward across MS Highway 481, Smith Road, and Old Forest Road, producing mainly minor tree damage and blowing down a few power lines. It ended just east of Morton-Marathon Road. A tornadic debris signature was detected by radar with this tornado. The maximum estimated wind gust was 100 mph.

Tornado, Scott

When: April 5, 6:00 AM CST to 6:06 AM CST
Where: Scott County, 2.65 mi NW of Otho to 3.47 mi N of Sun
Rating: EF1
Path length: 4.67 mi
Path width: 300 yd
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 32.259, -89.450

An EF-1 tornado began near Zion Church Road, uprooted trees in the area, and continued east across Hopewell Road and McLauren Road. It damaged the roof of an outbuilding as it crossed Robert Moore Road, then blew down trees and power lines across MS Highway 501 where the tornado began to widen. A tree was blown down onto a home near this area as well. The tornado reached its greatest intensity as it crossed Sherman Hill Road, snapping a higher percentage of trees in this area. The tornado then weakened and lifted west of Mudline Road. A tornadic debris signature was detected by radar with this tornado. The estimated maximum wind gust was 110 mph.

Tornado, Jefferson Davis

When: April 5, 6:06 AM CST to 6:10 AM CST
Where: Jefferson Davis County, 4.04 mi WNW of Mt Carmel to 1.78 mi NNW of Mt Carmel
Rating: EF1
Path length: 3.06 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Property damage: $40,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 31.666, -89.866

An EF-1 tornado formed just west of MS Highway 13 where several trees were snapped in a nearby field. Several trees were snapped or uprooted along Highway 13 just north of Golden Pine Road. The storm continued to track east-northeast, moving across an area from Odom Bass Road to White Rogers Road, mainly causing tree damage. On Mount Zion Road, several tree trunks were snapped, large limbs were snapped, and large hardwood and softwood trees were uprooted. Along Hartzog Magee Road, several areas of hardwood and softwood trees were snapped or uprooted. Most of the metal roofing was removed from a mobile home and a small shed in this area, and a mobile home on White Rogers Road had a portion of roofing removed. The tornado dissipated shortly after crossing White Rogers Road. The estimated maximum wind gust was 105 mph.

Tornado, Scott

When: April 5, 6:09 AM CST to 6:10 AM CST
Where: Scott County, 3.49 mi S of Lake to 3.47 mi S of Lake
Rating: EF1
Path length: 0.49 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Continued into: Newton, Ms (JAN)
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 32.300, -89.332

A brief EF-1 tornado began near Bienville National Forest Road 551D where it uprooted trees. It then crossed into southwestern Newton County. The total path for this tornado was 2.27 miles across both counties. A tornadic debris signature was detected by radar with this tornado. The estimated maximum wind gust for the portion of this tornado in Scott County was 90 mph.

Tornado, Jefferson Davis

When: April 5, 6:09 AM CST to 6:15 AM CST
Where: Jefferson Davis County, 3.68 mi NNW of Mt Carmel to 2.88 mi ENE of Mt Carmel
Rating: EF2
Path length: 4.78 mi
Path width: 400 yd
Continued into: Covington, Ms (JAN)
Property damage: $100,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 31.695, -89.832

A tornado began around Al Williamson Road where trees were blown down. It then traveled along E D Gray Road where it snapped and uprooted numerous hardwood and softwood trees, caused roof damage to a few mobile homes, and caused some minor damage to a barn. The tornado intensified to EF-2 strength and caused damage along Clem Road including uprooted and snapped hardwood trees. A home in this area was damaged, with some of the roofing removed and the porch awning blown away. The more significant damage at this location was to an outbuilding that had significant roof damage with debris strewn into a nearby field. A power pole across the street was snapped, and several trees were snapped and uprooted along 56 acres of property. The tornado then crossed Atwood Road where it snapped a power pole and caused additional tree damage. The tornado then crossed into Covington County. The estimated maximum wind gust for the portion of this tornado in Jefferson Davis County was 120 mph. The total path length of this tornado was 14.99 miles across both counties.

Tornado, Newton

When: April 5, 6:10 AM CST to 6:12 AM CST
Where: Newton County, 5.55 mi WSW of Lawrence to 3.91 mi WSW of Lawrence
Rating: EF0
Path length: 1.65 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 32.300, -89.322

A brief EF-1 tornado began in southeastern Scott County and then weakened as it crossed into southwestern Newton County and caused mainly minor tree damage. The tornado damaged doors on a farm outbuilding near Ponderosa Road and then dissipated. The total path for this tornado was 2.27 miles across both counties. A tornadic debris signature was detected by radar with this tornado. The highest damage rating for the portion of this tornado in Newton County was EF-0 with an estimated maximum wind gust of 80 mph.

Tornado, Covington

When: April 5, 6:15 AM CST to 6:26 AM CST
Where: Covington County, 7.45 mi SW of Mt Olive to 0.91 mi W of Ora
Rating: EF1
Path length: 9.98 mi
Path width: 400 yd
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 31.670, -89.755

An EF-2 tornado began in northern Jefferson Davis County and moved southeast into Covington County as it weakened. It uprooted some trees along MS Highway 35 and then crossed Kelly Road and Dan Easterling Road, where it snapped and uprooted hardwood and softwood trees and removed tin roofing from a building. One tree fell onto a mobile home, and another mobile home had some minor siding damage. The tornado continued across Sunset Williamsburg Road before dissipating near the intersection of Sunset Road and US Highway 49. The maximum damage rating for the portion of this tornado in Covington County was EF-1 with an estimated maximum wind gust of 105 mph. The total path length of this tornado was 14.99 miles across both counties.

Tornado, Newton

When: April 5, 6:16 AM CST to 6:21 AM CST
Where: Newton County, 0.5 mi ENE of Lawrence to 1.14 mi NE of Newton
Rating: EF1
Path length: 4.03 mi
Path width: 100 yd
Property damage: $75,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 32.323, -89.222

An EF-1 tornado began on the east side of the Lawrence community and just south of US Highway 80 and the Kansas City Southern railroad, where it uprooted trees and damaged a shed near the intersection with Greenie Morrow Road. As the tornado continued eastward, it largely paralleled Highway 80 for much of its duration and continued to uproot and snap multiple trees. A shed was destroyed near Lawrence Bethel Road, and another building was heavily damaged near Morgan Field Road. The tornado was recorded by security cameras as it passed the MDOT facility on the south side of Highway 80. As the tornado moved into the north side of the city of Newton, a home near Ford Avenue sustained roof damage. The tornado then began to weaken, damaged a fence on Scanlan Street, and finally lifted in the vicinity of Decatur Street and Old Hickory Road. The estimated maximum wind gust was 100 mph. A tornadic debris signature was detected by radar with this tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jasper

When: April 5, 6:22 AM CST
Where: Jasper County, 3.8 mi NNW of Hamlet
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.071, -89.305

A power line was blown down at the intersection of County Road 591 and County Road 13.

Tornado, Covington

When: April 5, 6:22 AM CST to 6:40 AM CST
Where: Covington County, 2.45 mi SSW of Arbo to 4.66 mi SE of Hot Coffee
Rating: EF1
Path length: 14.5 mi
Path width: 440 yd
Continued into: Jones, Ms (JAN)
Property damage: $80,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 31.698, -89.647

An EF-1 tornado touched down near the intersection of Stroud Road and Burtons Creek Road. It traveled east-southeast along Rock Hill Road and caused significant roof damage to a home before it crossed US Highway 49. Multiple downed trees blocked traffic on Highway 49. The tornado continued eastward from there through fields and low creek areas and then across William Warren Road. It then followed along Hambone Road and Cagle Road before it crossed Salem School Road where additional significant roof damage occurred and a tree was blown down onto a home and some power lines. The tornado crossed US Highway 84 and continued to cause mainly tree damage as it weakened and moved into western Jones County. Throughout the path, it uprooted and snapped numerous hardwood and softwood trees. The estimated maximum wind gust was for the portion of this tornado in Covington County was 110 mph. The total path length was 16.99 miles across the two counties.

Thunderstorm Wind, Newton

When: April 5, 6:26 AM CST
Where: Newton County, 1.15 mi NNE of Blunts
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.416, -89.046

A tree was blown down near the intersection of Vincent Road and Lebanon Church Road.

Tornado, Jones

When: April 5, 6:40 AM CST to 6:42 AM CST
Where: Jones County, 2.06 mi SSW of Hebron to 2.47 mi SSE of Hebron
Rating: EF0
Path length: 2.02 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 31.675, -89.399

An EF-1 tornado touched down in northern Covington County and weakened as it moved into western Jones County. In Jones County, the tornado traveled over mainly forested terrain near the Leaf River and then dissipated after crossing Hebron Centerville Road. The maximum rating for the portion of this tornado in Jones County was EF-0 with an estimated maximum wind gust of 85 mph. The total path length was 16.99 miles across the two counties.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When: April 5, 6:48 AM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 0.58 mi W of Complete
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.380, -88.740

A tree was blown down on Mosby Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clarke

When: April 5, 6:50 AM CST
Where: Clarke County, 1.5 mi SSE of Enterprise
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.160, -88.810

A few trees were blown down between Enterprise and Stonewall.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jones

When: April 5, 6:52 AM CST
Where: Jones County, 0.91 mi SW of Walters
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 31.620, -89.190

A line of severe thunderstorms blew down a few trees in the Ellisville area including a large tree downed in town and another large tree which fell onto Palmer Road near the intersection with US Highway 11.

Tornado, Jones

When: April 5, 6:56 AM CST to 7:07 AM CST
Where: Jones County, 3.45 mi WSW of Lanham to 4.15 mi SSW of Myrick
Rating: EF1
Path length: 8.56 mi
Path width: 250 yd
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 31.563, -89.155

An EF-1 tornado started along MS Highway 29 and tracked east-northeast toward the De Soto National Forest. At the start of the tornado track, large limbs were blown down and a couple of trees were uprooted. The tornado widened and peaked in intensity as it crossed Pecan Grove Road. In that area multiple trees were uprooted or snapped, there was some damage to a shed and metal barn, and power lines were blown down. The tornado then crossed Ira Odem Road and Old Highway 15 where additional trees were uprooted. More trees were blown down as the tornado crossed Highway 15 about one half mile south of George Boutwell Road. The tornado dissipated after crossing MS Highway 536 in the De Soto National Forest. The estimated peak wind gust was 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jasper

When: April 5, 6:57 AM CST
Where: Jasper County, 0.91 mi NE of Heidelberg
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Crop damage: $1,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.890, -88.990

A tree was blown down onto and blocked traffic along South Pine Avenue.

Tornado, Clarke

When: April 5, 7:06 AM CST to 7:09 AM CST
Where: Clarke County, 0.97 mi NW of Nancy to 1.98 mi ESE of Nancy
Rating: EF1
Path length: 2.87 mi
Path width: 250 yd
Property damage: $150,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 31.939, -88.842

An EF-1 tornado began along County Road 277, where it demolished a shed and blew a smaller one away. Tin was pulled back on the roof of a house. Trees were also snapped and uprooted in the area, some of which fell onto homes. The tornado paralleled County Road 250 as it moved southeast, downed more trees, knocked a utility pole onto a house, damaged the roof of a manufactured home, and collapsed a house that was under construction. The tornado ended just before reaching County Road 276. The estimated maximum wind gust was 105 mph.

Tornado, Lauderdale

When: April 5, 7:18 AM CST to 7:22 AM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 0.43 mi WNW of Whynot to 2.18 mi ENE of Whynot
Rating: EF0
Path length: 2.55 mi
Path width: 25 yd
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 32.283, -88.507

An EF-0 tornado began around the intersection of Causeyville Whynot Road and Harve Chatham Road and moved east through the Whynot community. It snapped and uprooted trees as it crossed MS Highway 19 and Old Highway 19, with one tree falling onto a home in the area. The tornado ended shortly after crossing Ponds Road. The estimated maximum wind gust was 85 mph.

Flash Flood, Marion

When: April 5, 7:30 AM CST to 9:45 AM CST
Where: Marion County, 1.38 mi S of Columbia to 2.46 mi NW of Columbia
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.230, -89.830

Several roads were flooded in Columbia.

Flash Flood, Lamar

When: April 5, 8:00 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Lamar County, 2.29 mi NNW of Tatums Camps to 1.74 mi NNW of Tatums Camps
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 31.250, -89.566

Parts of Purvis Ohlo Road were flooded near Knight Road.

Flash Flood, Forrest

When: April 5, 8:05 AM CST to 11:30 AM CST
Where: Forrest County, 0.69 mi S of Riverside to 1.38 mi SSW of Hattiesburg
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 31.340, -89.330

After 2 to 3 inches of heavy rain fell over the Hattiesburg area, several streets in downtown mainly south of Gordons Creek were affected by flash flooding. Some roads were closed for several hours as waters pooled and then receded. This included areas near the intersection of Hardy Street and Williams Street, Bay Street, the intersection of Katie Avenue and Charles Street, the intersection of 25th Avenue and 7th Street, a portion of US Highway 49 near West Pine Street, and Short Bay Street.

Flood, Lamar

When: April 5, 8:30 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where: Lamar County, 0.45 mi E of Sumrall to 0.51 mi ESE of Sumrall
Cause: Heavy Rain
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 31.419, -89.542

Grassy areas around Sumrall Middle School flooded.

Flood, Lamar

When: April 5, 11:00 AM CST to 3:30 PM CST
Where: Lamar County, 0.31 mi NNE of Sumrall to 0.34 mi N of Sumrall
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 31.424, -89.548

The Sumrall High School baseball field and surrounding parking lot area near Sumrall Mill Creek were flooded following earlier heavy rain.

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.
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.
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.
Flood: Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.

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