Mississippi, 2026

Tornadoes and Hail in Mississippi, April 24 to 25, 2026

April 24 to 25, 2026 · NWS JAN · 71 events in 23 counties and zones

Multiple organized QLCSs push across central Mississippi and produced damaging wind gusts and several tornadoes.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
1
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
71

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.

Multiple organized QLCSs push across central Mississippi and produced damaging wind gusts and several tornadoes.

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 24, 2:11 PM CST, 1 hour 46 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Severe thunderstorms remain possible across the area this afternoon into tonight.
  • Additional rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible into the middle of next week.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 24, 2:11 PM CST, 1 hour 46 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Jackson MS
311 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026

...New DISCUSSION...

.KEY MESSAGES...

  - Severe thunderstorms remain possible across the area this
    afternoon into tonight.

  - Additional rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms will be
    possible into the middle of next week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 309 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026

In addition to today's unfolding weather event, strong to severe
thunderstorms will be possible at times through at least the middle
of this week as a springtime severe pattern remains active in the
Southern Plains.

An overnight MCS spilling out of the High Plains and Ozarks still
remains a focus for ongoing showers and storms in our region this
afternoon. It lost a little of its overnight momentum, but new
storms organizing along the outflow boundary have access to an
unstable air mass along the southern flank of the MCS. Latest RAP
Mesoanalysis showed 1500-2000 J/kg of MLCAPE from southwest AR and
northern LA southeast through the Pine Belt in southeast MS. A north-
south axis of deeper moisture (PWATs of 1.5+ inches) intersects this
instability axis, sustaining current MCS with additional moisture.
Effective deep layer shear is about 30-40 kts in our area,
supporting organized convection and possible supercell development.
Expectation is for an additional southward push of storms with this
cluster through this afternoon and evening. Supercells are already
developing in the Red River Valley area of OK this afternoon, and
some high-res CAM guidance gives this second area of development the
chance to organize into a separate squall that could push
southeastward into our CWA later tonight. Confidence on timing of
peak severe chances in our area is not the greatest, but one or both
waves should be clearing to southern parts of our area in the
midnight to 7 AM time frame tomorrow morning.

Tomorrow into next week, the pattern looks to remain active, as
mentioned. Remnant outflow boundaries stretched out in the region
will remain the focus for renewed development of convection, but the
key will be triggering of new upstream convection in the Southern
Plains and possible MCS development spreading into our area as a
result. The next focus for watching will be a potential MCS later
tomorrow night, which currently warrants a Marginal Risk for severe
storms extending into northeast LA and southeast AR before sunrise
Sunday and expanding to the rest of the area into the day Sunday.
Thunderstorm chances remain in place through Friday across our
region, which as mentioned, has the potential to be strong to severe
if timed out favorably with heating and the passage of upper-level
disturbances over the region. Residents should remain alert to
changes in forecasted impacts over the next several days. /NF/

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1227 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026

A mix of MVFR/VFR ceilings prevail at TAF sites this afternoon,
but showers and thunderstorms are moving into the Delta. These
storms will spread southward across the area through the evening
hours and this will bring IFR/MVFR conditions to sites into the
overnight hours. After the storms shift southeast of the area
expect sites to experience LIFR/IFR conditions into Saturday
morning. The winds will be mainly southerly at 5-10kts, but
expect gusty and variable winds near thunderstorms./15

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson       64  81  65  83 /  80  70  40  50
Meridian      62  81  62  83 /  70  90  30  40
Vicksburg     64  82  66  84 /  80  50  40  50
Hattiesburg   64  85  66  86 /  30  60  30  50
Natchez       65  86  67  87 /  60  40  30  50
Greenville    64  79  65  80 / 100  40  50  50
Greenwood     64  80  63  82 / 100  50  40  40

&&

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

06/15

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Apr 24, 2:53 PM CST, 1 hour 4 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
353 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026

MSZ027-028-242145-
Carroll MS-Montgomery MS-
353 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTH CENTRAL CARROLL AND
NORTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTIES THROUGH 445 PM CDT...

At 352 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Winona, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Winona around 400 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3345 8955 3346 8990 3362 8989 3363 8955
TIME...MOT...LOC 2052Z 270DEG 17KT 3354 8979

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

CR
Special weather statement, Apr 24, 3:25 PM CST, 32 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
425 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026

MSZ028-029-032-242200-
Montgomery MS-Choctaw MS-Webster MS-
425 PM CDT Fri Apr 24 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN CHOCTAW...
SOUTHWESTERN WEBSTER AND NORTHEASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTIES THROUGH 500
PM CDT...

At 424 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Lodi, or 13 miles northeast of Winona, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Embry around 430 PM CDT.
  Eupora, Walthall, and Bellefontaine around 435 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3345 8961 3365 8960 3366 8919 3344 8920
TIME...MOT...LOC 2124Z 270DEG 31KT 3357 8952

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

CR

The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 13 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:57 UTC.

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Event by event

47 thunderstorm wind, 13 hail, 11 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Rankin

When
April 24, 3:57 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 3 mi NNE of Flowood
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.320, -90.110

Hail as large as 1 inch fell near Flowood Drive and River Oaks Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin

When
April 24, 4:45 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, Pelahatchie
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Injuries
1 direct, 0 indirect
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.320, -89.800

A tree fell through a house on Munsterman Ave. One minor injury occurred.

Hail, Madison

When
April 24, 4:58 PM CST
Where
Madison County, 4 mi W of Robinson Spgs
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
32.490, -90.290

Hail as large as 1 inch fell along US Highway 49 at the Madison and Hinds County line.

Thunderstorm Wind, Leake

When
April 24, 5:10 PM CST
Where
Leake County, 2 mi NNE of Walnut Grove
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.600, -89.460

A tree was downed onto a powerline.

Thunderstorm Wind, Leake

When
April 24, 5:17 PM CST
Where
Leake County, 1 mi S of Rosebud
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.640, -89.380

Trees were blown down, one across a road, near Highway 487 and Scott Lake Road and others near Gunter Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Neshoba

When
April 24, 5:25 PM CST
Where
Neshoba County, 1.35 mi ENE of Kitchener
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.590, -89.300

A tree was blown down on Mississippi Highway 21 at County Road 105.

Thunderstorm Wind, Neshoba

When
April 24, 5:25 PM CST to 6:05 PM CST
Where
Neshoba County, 2 mi NNE of Kitchener to 1 mi E of Crossroads
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.600, -89.310

Scattered trees and power lines were blown down in a swath across southern Neshoba County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Newton

When
April 24, 5:27 PM CST
Where
Newton County, 1 mi S of Prospect
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.530, -89.270

A tree was blown down at the intersection of Conehatta Prospect Road and Sulphur Springs Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin

When
April 24, 5:28 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 2 mi SE of Fannin
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.400, -89.920

A tree was blown down across Holly Bush Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin

When
April 24, 5:38 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 1 mi ESE of Johns
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.120, -89.810

A tree was blown down on Monte Carlo Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Smith

When
April 24, 5:56 PM CST
Where
Smith County, 3 mi NNE of Gunn
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.110, -89.670

Several large trees were uprooted and a shed was destroyed along County Road 514A and County Road 131A.

Thunderstorm Wind, Neshoba

When
April 24, 5:58 PM CST
Where
Neshoba County, 3 mi SSW of Ocobla
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.710, -89.050

Power lines were blown down across Mississippi Highway 19 at Tucker.

Hail, Scott

When
April 24, 5:59 PM CST
Where
Scott County, 2 mi SSW of Lake
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.320, -89.340

Hail as large as 1.75 inches fell across the area.

Hail, Newton

When
April 24, 6:17 PM CST
Where
Newton County, 1 mi SW of Lawrence
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.310, -89.240

Hail as large as 1.75 inches fell across the area.

Hail, Lincoln

When
April 24, 6:24 PM CST
Where
Lincoln County, 1 mi SE of East Lincoln
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.470, -90.290

Hail as large as 1.75 inches fell across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Kemper

When
April 24, 6:30 PM CST
Where
Kemper County, 2 mi ESE of Bloomfield
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.770, -88.710

A power line was damaged and transformer caught fire along Highway 16.

Hail, Lawrence

When
April 24, 6:48 PM CST
Where
Lawrence County, 3 mi N of Topeka
Measured
2 in hail
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.470, -90.180

Hail as large as 2.0 inches fell across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jasper

When
April 24, 6:57 PM CST
Where
Jasper County, 1 mi N of Hamlet
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.030, -89.280

A tree was blown down along Highway 15 North.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jasper

When
April 24, 7:04 PM CST
Where
Jasper County, 1 mi N of Missionary
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.110, -89.050

A tree was blown down on Mississippi Highway 18 near Mississippi Highway 503.

Hail, Jefferson Davis

When
April 24, 7:15 PM CST
Where
Jefferson Davis County, 4 mi S of Gwinville
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.690, -89.880

Hail as large as 1 inch fell across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clarke

When
April 24, 7:17 PM CST
Where
Clarke County, 2 mi NNW of Beatrice
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.100, -88.890

A tree was blown down on the I-59 bridge at Souenlovie Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When
April 24, 7:25 PM CST to 7:46 PM CST
Where
Lauderdale County, 2 mi SSW of Russell to 4 mi SSE of Kewanee
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.380, -88.610

Scattered trees and power lines were blown down across parts of Lauderdale County including multiple trees along MS Highway 496 and a tree on Harper Road.

Hail, Lawrence

When
April 24, 7:30 PM CST
Where
Lawrence County, 1 mi SE of Arm
Measured
0.88 in hail
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.490, -90.010

Hail up to the size of nickels fell.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When
April 24, 7:32 PM CST
Where
Lauderdale County, 3 mi NNE of Vimville
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.370, -88.550

A tree was blown down on Mississippi Highway 496 near Dees Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clarke

When
April 24, 7:33 PM CST
Where
Clarke County, 2 mi NW of Quitman Clark Co Arp
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.100, -88.750

A tree was downed on Mississippi Highway 513 north of Quitman.

Thunderstorm Wind, Claiborne

When
April 24, 7:33 PM CST
Where
Claiborne County, 3 mi ENE of Gordon
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
31.920, -90.940

Some trees were blown down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Choctaw

When
April 24, 7:36 PM CST
Where
Choctaw County, 2 mi NE of Weir
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
33.290, -89.260

A tree was downed on Mississippi Highway 12 near Cummings Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When
April 24, 7:40 PM CST
Where
Lauderdale County, 4.15 mi S of Smith
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.360, -88.480

Multiple trees were snapped and uprooted in the area along Mississippi Highway 496.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lauderdale

When
April 24, 7:42 PM CST
Where
Lauderdale County, 0.9 mi SE of (Mei)key Fld Meridia
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.320, -88.740

Trees and powerlines were blown down in locations scattered across Lauderdale County.

Thunderstorm Wind, Smith

When
April 24, 8:12 PM CST
Where
Smith County, 5 mi NE of Taylorsville
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.880, -89.380

A tree was uprooted along Highway 531.

Tornado, Jefferson Davis

When
April 24, 9:23 PM CST to 9:28 PM CST
Where
Jefferson Davis County, 6 mi S of Prentiss Arpt to 5 mi WSW of Carson
Rating
EF1
Path length
1.58 mi
Path width
150 yd
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.517, -89.897

An EF-1 tornado began near the eastern end of Mapp Turner Road and tracked across Lily Rose Road, downing large tree limbs. It crossed MS Highway 13 near the intersection with Greens Creek Road, uprooting trees and damaging siding at a home along Clay Lee Johnson Drive. The tornado then made a leftward turn as it occluded, downing additional large tree limbs as it lifted near the intersection of Greens Creek Road and Jot-Em Down Road. Estimated peak wind speeds were 90 mph.

Hail, Marion

When
April 24, 10:11 PM CST
Where
Marion County, 11 mi NE of Columbia Marion Arpt
Measured
1.75 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
31.430, -89.710

Golf ball size hail (1.75 inches) was observed near the intersection of Faithway Road and Bethel Church Road.

Hail, Jefferson Davis

When
April 24, 10:18 PM CST
Where
Jefferson Davis County, Melba
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
31.450, -89.650

Quarter size hail fell in the Melba and Hickory Grove areas.

Thunderstorm Wind, Lamar

When
April 24, 10:25 PM CST
Where
Lamar County, 1 mi S of Hickory Grove
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
31.380, -89.650

An outbuilding was blown down along Polk Creek Road.

Hail, Lamar

When
April 24, 10:36 PM CST to 11:02 PM CST
Where
Lamar County, 3 mi NNW of Otob to 3 mi SW of Oak Grove
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
31.340, -89.630

Hail up to quarter size fell in a swath from near Rocky Branch Road in northwestern Lamar County to near the Oak Grove area.

Hail, Lamar

When
April 24, 10:50 PM CST
Where
Lamar County, 2.39 mi SSE of Oloh
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
31.290, -89.550

Hail as large as 1 inch was observed on US Highway 98 near Oloh.

Hail, Lamar

When
April 24, 11:02 PM CST
Where
Lamar County, 2.73 mi SW of Oak Grove
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
31.250, -89.450

Quarter size hail (1 inch) was observed in the Oak Grove area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Warren

When
April 25, 12:20 AM CST
Where
Warren County, 2 mi SE of Eagle Bend
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.500, -90.980

A shed was damaged along with an RV.

Thunderstorm Wind, Warren

When
April 25, 12:30 AM CST
Where
Warren County, 1 mi N of Grange Hall
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.270, -90.870

Trees were blown down along Fisher Ferry Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Warren

When
April 25, 12:30 AM CST
Where
Warren County, 1 mi E of Katzenmeyer
Measured
60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.520, -90.820

Power poles were blown down along Highway 61.

Thunderstorm Wind, Warren

When
April 25, 12:38 AM CST
Where
Warren County, 4 mi SE of Beechwood
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.280, -90.790

Trees were blown down near Highway 27.

Tornado, Hinds

When
April 25, 12:53 AM CST to 12:57 AM CST
Where
Hinds County, 2 mi ENE of Hubbard to 1 mi WSW of Morning Star
Rating
EF1
Path length
2.62 mi
Path width
150 yd
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.231, -90.630

This brief weak tornado started near the intersection of Betigheimer Road and Canada Cross Road and tracked east-southeast along Bill Strong Road, dissipating near Old Port Gibson Road. Many trees were damaged with limbs or tops broken out and some uprooted. The tornado crossed Middle Road just north of Bill Strong Road and essentially paralleled Bill Strong Road. More trees were damaged along with a portion of a roof taken off a barn, a metal carport thrown and some minor roof damage to a home. The estimated maximum wind speed was 90 mph.

Tornado, Hinds

When
April 25, 12:53 AM CST to 12:57 AM CST
Where
Hinds County, 2 mi ENE of Hubbard to 1 mi WSW of Morning Star
Rating
EF1
Path length
2.63 mi
Path width
150 yd
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.231, -90.630

An EF-1 tornado started near the intersection of Betigheimer Road and Canada Cross Rd. and tracked east-southeast along Bill Strong Rd. It dissipated near Old Port Gibson Rd. Many trees were damaged with limbs or tops broken out and some uprooted. The tornado crossed Middle Rd. just north of Bill Strong Rd. and paralleled Bill Strong Rd. More trees were damaged along with a portion of a roof taken off a barn, a metal carport thrown and some minor roof damage to a home. Estimated peak wind speeds were 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When
April 25, 12:59 AM CST
Where
Hinds County, 2 mi WSW of Brownsville
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.440, -90.460

Tree limbs and power lines were blown down along Mississippi Highway 22 between Cox Ferry Road and Alexander Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When
April 25, 1:13 AM CST
Where
Hinds County, 2 mi E of Coopers Wells
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.230, -90.340

Tree across Springridge Road near Windy Hill Cove.

Thunderstorm Wind, Copiah

When
April 25, 1:25 AM CST
Where
Copiah County, Crystal Spgs
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.980, -90.370

Multiple trees were blown down in and near Crystal Springs.

Tornado, Copiah

When
April 25, 1:30 AM CST to 1:31 AM CST
Where
Copiah County, 1 mi N of Gatesville to 1 mi ENE of Gatesville
Rating
EF1
Path length
1.06 mi
Path width
100 yd
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.015, -90.268

This EF-0 tornado began west of Terry Gatesville Road where it downed multiple trees and large tree limbs along its path. It lifted beyond the eastern end of Byrd Drive north of the Gatesville community. One tree fell on a house and another fell on a shed. The estimated maximum wind speed of this tornado was 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin

When
April 25, 1:31 AM CST
Where
Rankin County, 1 mi E of Flowood
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.280, -90.110

A large tree fell on a home along Bruin Avenue.

Tornado, Rankin

When
April 25, 1:33 AM CST to 1:35 AM CST
Where
Rankin County, Whites to 2 mi SE of Whites
Rating
EF1
Path length
1.86 mi
Path width
200 yd
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.075, -90.201

An EF-1 tornado began near East Tucker Road and Quicks Cove in the Clear Branch community and tracked southeast across Clear Branch Road. It ended near the intersection of Poplar Springs Road and Cousins Drive. Along the path, several trees were uprooted and several large tree limbs were blown down, with some falling on utility lines. The estimated maximum wind speed of this tornado was 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hinds

When
April 25, 1:39 AM CST
Where
Hinds County, 1 mi N of Jackson Hawkins Fld
Measured
53 kt (61 mph) measured gust
Reported by
ASOS
Coordinates
32.340, -90.220

A wind gust to 61 mph was observed by the KHKS ASOS.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin

When
April 25, 1:49 AM CST
Where
Rankin County, 2 mi W of Langford
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.350, -90.000

Trees were blown down at Glenview and Castlewoods Roads.

Tornado, Simpson

When
April 25, 1:50 AM CST to 1:53 AM CST
Where
Simpson County, 3 mi ENE of Touchstone to 2 mi S of Braxton
Rating
EF1
Path length
1.67 mi
Path width
300 yd
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.015, -90.010

An EF-1 tornado began along Holly Grove Circle and tracked eastward across Harrisville Braxton Road and then lifted. Along the path, multiple trees were uprooted and large tree limbs downed. The estimated maximum wind speed of this tornado was 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin

When
April 25, 1:50 AM CST
Where
Rankin County, 3 mi SW of Langford
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.320, -90.000

Trees were blown down at Blue Bird Lane and Grants Ferry Road. Other locations along Grants Ferry had trees damaged as well.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin

When
April 25, 1:50 AM CST
Where
Rankin County, 2 mi NNW of Langford
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.380, -89.980

Trees were blown down across Spillway Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin

When
April 25, 1:51 AM CST
Where
Rankin County, 1 mi SE of Langford
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.340, -89.960

Trees were blown down at LeBourgeois and Napolean Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind, Rankin

When
April 25, 1:52 AM CST
Where
Rankin County, 2 mi NE of Value
Measured
55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
32.300, -89.980

Several sections of fencing were blown down in the Cornerstone Subdivision. A few trees were also down along with numerous large limbs broken out of trees with limb debris scattered all around. A trampoline was thrown into a home damaging the roof and garage door.

Thunderstorm Wind, Simpson

When
April 25, 1:55 AM CST
Where
Simpson County, 3 mi NW of D Lo
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
32.010, -89.940

Trees were blown down on Sawmill Road.

Tornado, Simpson

When
April 25, 1:58 AM CST to 2:00 AM CST
Where
Simpson County, 2 mi W of Merit to 1 mi SSW of Merit
Rating
EF1
Path length
1.66 mi
Path width
250 yd
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.918, -89.948

An EF-1 tornado developed near the Strong River and crossed MS Highway 43 before lifting. Multiple trees were uprooted along the path. The estimated maximum wind speeds of this tornado were 87 mph.

Tornado, Simpson

When
April 25, 2:04 AM CST to 2:08 AM CST
Where
Simpson County, 3 mi ESE of Merit to 2 mi WNW of Magee Muni Arpt
Rating
EF1
Path length
2.72 mi
Path width
250 yd
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.901, -89.878

An EF-1 tornado began east of MS Highway 13 in the Boggan Ridge area. It tracked east southeastward across Main Street, D and C Farm Drive, Macedonia, Road, and Lee Boggan Road and then ended around Rials Creek Road. Along the path, several trees were snapped or uprooted. The estimated maximum wind speeds of this tornado were 105 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Simpson

When
April 25, 2:08 AM CST
Where
Simpson County, 2 mi S of Weathersby
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
31.900, -89.830

A tree was blown down on Athens Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Simpson

When
April 25, 2:11 AM CST
Where
Simpson County, 1 mi NE of Magee Muni Arpt
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
31.880, -89.790

A tree was blown down on Airport Road.

Tornado, Simpson

When
April 25, 2:16 AM CST to 2:18 AM CST
Where
Simpson County, Magee to 2 mi ESE of Magee
Rating
EF0
Path length
2.21 mi
Path width
100 yd
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.873, -89.729

An EF-0 tornado developed over downtown Magee just north of the Magee General Hospital and tracked southeastward crossing from 1st St to 5th St between 4th Avenue and 12th Avenue. It then crossed MS Highway 28 and Beulah Road before lifting near Tugwell Road. Along the path, several large tree limbs were downed, power lines were downed, and shingle damage occurred. The estimated maximum wind speeds of this tornado were 75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson Davis

When
April 25, 2:20 AM CST
Where
Jefferson Davis County, 3 mi ESE of Gwinville
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.730, -89.840

A few trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Smith

When
April 25, 2:33 AM CST
Where
Smith County, 1 mi NE of Raleigh
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.040, -89.520

A tree was blown down on Mississippi Highway 18 near Raleigh.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jefferson Davis

When
April 25, 2:40 AM CST
Where
Jefferson Davis County, 6 mi WSW of Carson
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.500, -89.890

A tree was blown down across Highway 13. Later, a semi-truck ran into the downed tree, causing an indirect injury..

Thunderstorm Wind, Jasper

When
April 25, 2:53 AM CST
Where
Jasper County, 1 mi E of Louin
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.080, -89.220

Trees were blown down on County Road 168 east of Louin. One tree was blown down on a home.

Tornado, Jasper

When
April 25, 2:59 AM CST to 3:00 AM CST
Where
Jasper County, 2 mi NNE of Stringer
Rating
EF1
Path length
0.21 mi
Path width
75 yd
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
31.898, -89.256

A brief tornado occurred north of Stringer along County Road 17. This tornado caused some damage to a small outbuilding removing the roof and compromising the structure. The more notable damage was done to several uprooted and snapped trees. This was enough to get this storm rated a low end EF-1 with winds of 90 MPH. The estimated maximum wind speed of this tornado was 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jasper

When
April 25, 3:00 AM CST
Where
Jasper County, 1 mi W of Moss
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.820, -89.210

A tree was blown down on a home at 571 County Road 8.

Thunderstorm Wind, Jones

When
April 25, 3:00 AM CST
Where
Jones County, 2 mi S of Soso
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.720, -89.270

Trees were blown down blocking Howard Hill Road.

Tornado, Jasper

When
April 25, 3:04 AM CST to 3:05 AM CST
Where
Jasper County, 1 mi WSW of Paulding to Paulding
Rating
EF0
Path length
1.17 mi
Path width
100 yd
Reported by
NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates
32.027, -89.067

An EF-0 tornado tracked along County Road 16 west of Paulding, uprooted trees and snapped large tree limbs along its path. The estimated maximum wind speed of this tornado was 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Clarke

When
April 25, 3:31 AM CST
Where
Clarke County, 2 mi SSW of De Soto
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
County Official
Coordinates
31.940, -88.740

A few trees were blown down in the southern part of the county.

What these are

Hail
Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Tornado
A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.

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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: 1332225, 1332604, 1332226, 1332606, 1332607, 1332605, 1332609, 1332615, 1332608, 1332610, 1332645, 1332612, 1332227, 1332228, 1332229, 1332635, 1332230, 1332634, 1332613, 1332224, 1332611, 1332618, 1351272, 1332619, 1332614, 1332642, 1332616, 1332647, 1332617, 1332646, 1330663, 1332231, 1332232, 1332644, 1332233, 1332235, 1332237, 1332629, 1332630, 1332633, and more.