To put the entire event into perspective, areas just to the N of Interstate 20 and extending W to E across the entire state, experienced a 125 year rainfall event. Rainfall totals ranged from 7 to 12 inches which all fell in about 18 hours. Due to the large amounts of rain, river flooding quickly became a major problem. The Pelahatchie Creek experienced a 100 year flood. The Chunky River, at Chunky, set a new record. This river actually flooded a portion of Interstate 20 which had to be closed for a few hours. The Chickasawhay River at Enterprise also set a record. In addition to all the flash flooding, the river flooding caused major damage to homes and flooded numerous roads.

Hail in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 12:10:00 to 06-APR-03 12:10:00 (CST)
Location: RIDGELAND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 12:00:00 to 06-APR-03 12:12:00 (CST)
Location: RIDGELAND
Magnitude: 60 ES
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm winds damaged a few businesses and tore siding off a few homes. The Levi Strauss building had a portion of the roof damaged. Numerous trees and powerlines were also downed.

Hail in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 11:52:00 to 06-APR-03 11:52:00 (CST)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 12:17:00 to 06-APR-03 12:17:00 (CST)
Location: FANNIN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Hail in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 12:05:00 to 06-APR-03 12:05:00 (CST)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 12:05:00 to 06-APR-03 12:05:00 (CST)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 56 ES
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Hail in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 12:05:00 to 06-APR-03 12:05:00 (CST)
Location: RIDGELAND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 12:22:00 to 06-APR-03 12:22:00 (CST)
Location: BOLTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 12:25:00 to 06-APR-03 12:25:00 (CST)
Location: FANNIN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Flash Flood in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 12:25:00 to 06-APR-03 14:00:00 (CST)
Location: VICKSBURG
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Heavy rains caused 1 to 2 feet of water to cover a few roadways in the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 11:59:00 to 06-APR-03 11:59:00 (CST)
Location: POCAHONTAS
Magnitude: 60 ES
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous trees and powerlines down. Downed trees blocked a few roads.

Flash Flood in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 12:40:00 to 06-APR-03 14:00:00 (CST)
Location: MADISON
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Heavy rains caused significant street flooding.

Hail in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 12:35:00 to 06-APR-03 12:35:00 (CST)
Location: FANNIN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 12:00:00 to 06-APR-03 12:10:00 (CST)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 2M
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Baseball to golfball sized hail broke windows and caused major roof damage to numerous homes.

Hail in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 11:48:00 to 06-APR-03 11:48:00 (CST)
Location: POCAHONTAS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Flash Flood in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 12:55:00 to 06-APR-03 14:00:00 (CST)
Location: OAK RIDGE
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Heavy rains caused a few streets to flood. Nearly 4 inches of rain was reported between 11 am and 2 pm.

Tornado in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 18:46:00 to 06-APR-03 18:47:00 (CST)
Location: WESSON
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

This tornado moved into Copiah county from Lincoln coutny at 7:46 pm. This tornado remained in Copiah county for 1 mile before dissipating. A few hundred trees were snapped and uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 18:37:00 to 06-APR-03 18:46:00 (CST)
Location: CASEYVILLE
Magnitude: 70 ES
Property damage: 500K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Thunderstorm winds, associated with the rear-flank downdraft of a tornadic supercell thunderstorm, produced widespread wind damage just to the south of a tornado track. This wind damage path was approximately 2 to 3 miles in width and 10 miles long. a few hundred trees were blown down in this area.

Hail in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 15:25:00 to 06-APR-03 15:25:00 (CST)
Location: CHUNKY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: STORM CHASER

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 15:25:00 to 06-APR-03 15:25:00 (CST)
Location: CHUNKY
Magnitude: 60 ES
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: STORM CHASER

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 18:42:00 to 06-APR-03 18:42:00 (CST)
Location: BRANDON
Magnitude: 60 ES
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

A few trees and powerlines down at the intersection of Old Fannin and Spillway road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 20:30:00 to 06-APR-03 20:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 55 ES
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

A few powerlines and power poles were blown down, mainly in the northern portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-APR-03 10:15:00 to 07-APR-03 10:15:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 50 ES
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

A few powerlines were blown down.

Tornado in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 12:23:00 to 06-APR-03 12:24:00 (CST)
Location: GOSHEN SPGS
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

This brief tornado snapped and downed a few dozen trees just S of Goshen Springs.

Flash Flood in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 18:00:00 to 07-APR-03 04:00:00 (CST)
Location: VICKSBURG
Property damage: 10M
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Several rounds of thunderstorms dumped 7 to 12 inches of rain across portions of Warren county. Numerous streets, roads and houses were flooded. Mud slides were common across the county.

Tornado in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 18:42:00 to 06-APR-03 18:46:00 (CST)
Location: FANNIN
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 300K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

This tornado downed and snapped a few hundred trees, damaged a roof and blew out some windows on a house.

Hail in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 20:50:00 to 06-APR-03 20:50:00 (CST)
Location: MOSS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Funnel Cloud in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 20:52:00 to 06-APR-03 20:52:00 (CST)
Location: MOSS
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Hail in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 18:55:00 to 06-APR-03 18:55:00 (CST)
Location: BROOKHAVEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 18:40:00 to 06-APR-03 18:40:00 (CST)
Location: BROOKHAVEN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 14:20:00 to 06-APR-03 14:24:00 (CST)
Location: CLINTON
Property damage: 70K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Heavy rains caused a pond to overflow. Two feet of water was in the basement of a house.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 14:20:00 to 06-APR-03 14:24:00 (CST)
Location: JACKSON
Property damage: 300K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy rains caused several streets to flood. Bristol Park apartments were flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 14:30:00 to 06-APR-03 14:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 55 ES
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

Numerous powerlines were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 14:30:00 to 06-APR-03 14:30:00 (CST)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 60 ES
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

Several powerlines and power poles were blown down between Decatur and Union.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 10:38:00 to 06-APR-03 10:38:00 (CST)
Location: EAGLE BEND
Magnitude: 62 ES
Property damage: 125K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Thunderstorm winds slightly damaged about 4 homes around Eagle Lake. The damage ranged from minor roof damage to significant damage where a tree fell on a roof.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 19:30:00 to 06-APR-03 19:30:00 (CST)
Location: MORTON
Magnitude: 55 ES
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

A few powerlines blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 19:25:00 to 06-APR-03 19:25:00 (CST)
Location: FORKVILLE
Magnitude: 60 ES
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

Several powerlines and power poles were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 12:00:00 to 06-APR-03 12:00:00 (CST)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 65 ES
Property damage: 70K
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

Numerous powerlines and power poles were blown down in the Twelve Oaks subdivision.

Hail in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 12:20:00 to 06-APR-03 12:20:00 (CST)
Location: GLUCKSTADT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

Quarter sized hail accumulated 3 to 4 inches deep.

Tornado in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 18:30:00 to 06-APR-03 18:35:00 (CST)
Location: TOUGALOO
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 500K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

This tornado caused major roof damage to 2 homes in Richwood III Estates. 10 to 15 other homes had minor roof damage. The tornado continued east and crossed the intersection of Interstate 220 and Hanging Moss where several stop lights were removed from the line. Minor awning damage occurred to a car dealership near that intersection. The tornado continued east into Woodhaven subdivision were it mainly knocked trees down before is dissipated. Overall, a few hundred trees were snapped or blown down with many of the trees taking down powerlines.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 18:31:00 to 06-APR-03 18:35:00 (CST)
Location: TOUGALOO
Magnitude: 65 ES
Property damage: 350K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Thunderstorm winds, produced by the rear-flank downdraft of a tornadic thunderstorm, snapped and knocked down a few hundred trees south of County Line road in north Jackson. Many of the trees fell on houses causing significant damage to nearly 30 homes. This damage occurred just to the south of the tornado track and was nearly a mile wide. The swath of wind damage was about 4 miles in length.

Flash Flood in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 13:10:00 to 06-APR-03 14:00:00 (CST)
Location: MADISON
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy rains caused a portion of Interstate 55, near the Natchez Trace, to be covered with nearly 2 feet of water. Mississippi Highway Patrol closed the interstate for a short time.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 13:15:00 to 06-APR-03 13:15:00 (CST)
Location: RIDGELAND
Magnitude: 60 ES
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Numerous trees and powerlines were blown down. Trees were blown onto Old Agency road and blocked traffic.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 13:15:00 to 06-APR-03 13:15:00 (CST)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 52 ES
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Large tree limbs were blown down.

Hail in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 11:05:00 to 06-APR-03 11:05:00 (CST)
Location: REDWOOD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 13:15:00 to 06-APR-03 13:15:00 (CST)
Location: FOREST
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Tornado in HUMPHREYS, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 16:39:00 to 06-APR-03 16:40:00 (CST)
Location: BELZONI
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

A brief tornado was observed by an amateur radio spotter 1 mile W of Belzoni. This tornado blew down a few trees before it dissipated.

Hail in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-APR-03 09:01:00 to 07-APR-03 09:01:00 (CST)
Location: KOKOMO
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-APR-03 09:18:00 to 07-APR-03 09:18:00 (CST)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 11:12:00 to 06-APR-03 11:20:00 (CST)
Location: REDWOOD
Magnitude: 60 ES
Property damage: 500K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm winds blew the roof off a section of Redwood school. A few trees were also blown down on a mobile home. Numerous other trees were also blown down around Redwood.

Hail in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 13:35:00 to 06-APR-03 13:35:00 (CST)
Location: NEWTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 14:10:00 to 06-APR-03 14:40:00 (CST)
Location: FANNIN
Property damage: 500K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy rains caused outbuildings and 5 to 8 homes to be flooded along a portion of highway 471. Water 10 to 12 inches deep covered these locations.

Hail in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 14:27:00 to 06-APR-03 14:27:00 (CST)
Location: COLLINSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: STORM CHASER

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 14:00:00 to 06-APR-03 14:20:00 (CST)
Location: JACKSON
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Heavy rains caused a few streets, near county line road in north Jackson, to have 1 to 2 feet of water covering them.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 20:00:00 to 07-APR-03 06:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 50M
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Continued heavy rains dumped 7 to 12 inches of rain over Scott county. Numerous roads were flooded with several feet of water covering the the roads. This very large amount of water washed out numerous roads and bridges. Due to a washed out bridge, one person was killed when he drove his car into flooded waters around 1:30 am April 7. In addition to the flooded roads, dozens of businesses and homes were flooded across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 11:45:00 to 06-APR-03 11:45:00 (CST)
Location: FLORA
Magnitude: 65 ES
Property damage: 150K
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

Nearly 20 power poles were blown down in the Flora area.

Hail in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 13:35:00 to 06-APR-03 13:35:00 (CST)
Location: FLOWOOD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 13:11:00 to 06-APR-03 13:11:00 (CST)
Location: LENA
Magnitude: 60 ES
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous trees were blown down.

Hail in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 14:35:00 to 06-APR-03 14:35:00 (CST)
Location: MERIDIAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 14:35:00 to 06-APR-03 14:35:00 (CST)
Location: FOREST
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Flash Flood in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 20:00:00 to 07-APR-03 06:00:00 (CST)
Location: NORTH PORTION
Property damage: 30M
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Several rounds of thunderstorms and continued heavy rain dumped 7 to 12 inches of rain over the northern portion of Newton county. This extremely heavy rain flooded and washed out numerous roads. Numerous homes and businesses were also flooded.

Flash Flood in KEMPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-APR-03 01:45:00 to 07-APR-03 06:00:00 (CST)
Location: SOUTH PORTION
Property damage: 1M
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Several rounds of thunderstorms dumped 7 to 10 inches of rain over the southern portion of Kemper county. Numerous roads were flooded and washed out.

Flash Flood in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 19:50:00 to 07-APR-03 04:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 50M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Continued heavy rains dumped 7 to 12 inches of rain over a large portion of Madison county. This extremely heavy rain flooded numerous streets and roads. Numerous businesses, apartment complexes and homes sustained significant flood damage.

Flash Flood in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 19:50:00 to 07-APR-03 06:00:00 (CST)
Location: SOUTH PORTION
Property damage: 10M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several rounds of thunderstorms and continued heay rain dumped 7 to 12 inches of rain across the southern portion of Leake county. Numerous roads were flooded with a few bridges being washed out. Several homes and businesses were also flooded.

Hail in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-APR-03 09:25:00 to 07-APR-03 09:25:00 (CST)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-APR-03 09:05:00 to 07-APR-03 09:05:00 (CST)
Location: KOKOMO
Magnitude: 4.00 
Property damage: 500K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Grapefruit sized hail broke out windshields and caused other damage in the Darbin area.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 20:35:00 to 06-APR-03 20:35:00 (CST)
Location: STRINGER
Magnitude: 55 ES
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several trees and powerlines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 20:50:00 to 06-APR-03 20:50:00 (CST)
Location: LAUREL
Magnitude: 55 ES
Property damage: 30K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm winds blew out a few windows on a house and damaged an awning.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 20:55:00 to 06-APR-03 20:55:00 (CST)
Location: HEIDELBERG
Magnitude: 50 ES
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm winds blew a tree onto a car and blew another tree across County Road 371.

Hail in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 14:40:00 to 06-APR-03 14:40:00 (CST)
Location: SHUQUALAK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 18:46:00 to 06-APR-03 18:47:00 (CST)
Location: WESSON
Magnitude: 70 ES
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Thunderstorm winds, associated with the rear-flank downdraft of a tornadic supercell thunderstorm, blew down several dozen trees just to the south of a tornado track. This wind damage path was approximately 2 to 3 miles wide and 1 mile long.

Tornado in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 18:37:00 to 06-APR-03 18:46:00 (CST)
Location: CASEYVILLE
Tornado F-scale: F2
Property damage: 1M
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

This tornado started 4 miles SE of Caseyville and continued to the NE for 10 miles when it entered Copiah county at 7:46 pm, at the intersection of Interstate 55 and the county line. This tornado caused minor damage to numerous homes with several homes sustaining major damage in the form of having their roofs blown off. This tornado also took down two 500 kilowatt towers. In addition to the structural damage, hundereds of trees were snapped and uprooted.

Tornado in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 14:04:00 to 06-APR-03 14:21:00 (CST)
Location: COLLINSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 600K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

This tornado entered Lauderdale county from Newton county and continued E for 10.5 miles. This tornado downed several dozen trees and caused minor roof damage to a few sheds and houses.

Tornado in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 10:50:00 to 06-APR-03 10:51:00 (CST)
Location: SATARTIA
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

This brief tornado snapped and uprooted several trees.

Hail in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 20:40:00 to 06-APR-03 20:40:00 (CST)
Location: LAUREL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 20:35:00 to 06-APR-03 20:35:00 (CST)
Location: TAYLORSVILLE
Magnitude: 60 ES
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Thunderstorm winds blew an awning off a Sunflower store and downed a few trees.

Tornado in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 11:58:00 to 06-APR-03 11:59:00 (CST)
Location: GLUCKSTADT
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

This brief tornado uprooted and snapped several trees.

Hail in SHARKEY, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 10:20:00 to 06-APR-03 10:20:00 (CST)
Location: ONWARD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in ISSAQUENA, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 17:00:00 to 06-APR-03 17:00:00 (CST)
Location: CENTRAL PORTION
Magnitude: 60 ES
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

A couple of power poles were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 18:30:00 to 06-APR-03 18:30:00 (CST)
Location: UNION CHURCH
Magnitude: 60 ES
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

Numerous power poles were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 13:35:00 to 06-APR-03 13:35:00 (CST)
Location: BRANDON
Magnitude: 60 ES
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

A few trees were blown down in Crossgates subdivision.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 20:00:00 to 07-APR-03 05:00:00 (CST)
Location: RICHLAND
Property damage: 30M
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several rounds of thunderstorms dumped 7 to 12 inches of rain over the northern half of Rankin county. This rainfall flooded numerous homes, businesses and roads.

Hail in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 20:50:00 to 06-APR-03 20:50:00 (CST)
Location: MOSS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Flash Flood in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 14:10:00 to 06-APR-03 14:40:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 300K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Heavy rains caused several county roads to be flooded, with a few buildings having taken on water.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-APR-03 01:30:00 to 07-APR-03 01:30:00 (CST)
Location: MERIDIAN
Magnitude: 60 ES
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous trees and powerlines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 19:45:00 to 06-APR-03 19:45:00 (CST)
Location: NEWTON
Magnitude: 50 ES
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

A few trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 10:55:00 to 06-APR-03 10:55:00 (CST)
Location: VALLEY
Magnitude: 60 ES
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: UTILITY COMPANY

Several  trees were uprooted along with powerlines blown down.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 19:50:00 to 07-APR-03 04:00:00 (CST)
Location: JACKSON
Property damage: 20M
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Several rounds of thunderstorms dumped 7 to 12 inches of rain over the metro area. Numerous streets, apartment complexes and businesses were flooded. Two to three feet of water covered streets and front yards in north Jackson. Some people had to be evacuated along Martin Luther King Drive due to the high water.

Tornado in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 18:15:00 to 06-APR-03 18:16:00 (CST)
Location: CANTON
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

A brief tornado downed and snapped several trees as it crossed Interstate 55.

Flash Flood in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 20:00:00 to 07-APR-03 06:00:00 (CST)
Location: SOUTH PORTION
Property damage: 300K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Heavy rains, between 6 and 8 inches, flooded numerous county roads across the southern half of Neshoba county.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 15:45:00 to 06-APR-03 15:45:00 (CST)
Location: LAUDERDALE
Magnitude: 50 ES
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A few trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 10:55:00 to 06-APR-03 10:58:00 (CST)
Location: BENTONIA
Magnitude: 60 ES
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm winds snapped a billboard and uprooted several trees.

Tornado in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 10:57:00 to 06-APR-03 11:03:00 (CST)
Location: ANDING
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

This tornado downed dozens of trees between Anding and Myrleville.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 19:40:00 to 06-APR-03 19:40:00 (CST)
Location: NEW HEBRON
Magnitude: 50 ES
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several  trees were blown down.

Flash Flood in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 20:00:00 to 07-APR-03 01:00:00 (CST)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Heavy rains, between 4 and 5 inches, flooded a business in town.

Flash Flood in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 17:00:00 to 07-APR-03 01:50:00 (CST)
Location: SOUTH PORTION
Property damage: 10M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Several rounds of thunderstorms produced 7 to 12 inches of rain across the southern portion of Yazoo county. This rainfall resulted in a very large number of roads being covered with water, as well as large amounts of farmland.

Flash Flood in GRENADA, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 17:30:00 to 06-APR-03 18:10:00 (CST)
Location: GRENADA
Property damage: 1M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Heavy rains, between 4 and 6 inches, caused 20 to 30 streets to be flooded. Five homes were also flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 18:50:00 to 06-APR-03 18:50:00 (CST)
Location: WESSON
Magnitude: 60 ES
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 19:37:00 to 06-APR-03 19:37:00 (CST)
Location: PRENTISS
Magnitude: 50 ES
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A few trees down on highway 42 between Prentiss and Hebron.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 11:55:00 to 06-APR-03 11:55:00 (CST)
Location: RIDGELAND
Magnitude: 60 ES
Property damage: 30K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

Several trees were blown down.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-APR-03 01:45:00 to 07-APR-03 06:00:00 (CST)
Location: MERIDIAN
Property damage: 50M
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several rounds of thunderstorms dumped 5 to 10 inches of rain across most of Lauderdale county. Widespread street flooding occurred with numerous county roads flooded and even washed out.

Tornado in ISSAQUENA, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 10:50:00 to 06-APR-03 10:51:00 (CST)
Location: VALLEY PARK
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

This Tornado knocked down and snapped a few trees in extreme southern Issaquena county. This tornado exited the county at 10:51 AM and and moved into Warren county.

Tornado in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 14:00:00 to 06-APR-03 14:04:00 (CST)
Location: LITTLE ROCK
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 200K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

This tornado downed dozens of trees and pealed a portion of a roof off a tin shed. This tornado continued east and entered Lauderdale county at 3:04 pm, 5 miles NW of Collinsville.

Hail in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 20:45:00 to 06-APR-03 20:45:00 (CST)
Location: LAUREL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in SHARKEY, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 16:37:00 to 06-APR-03 16:37:00 (CST)
Location: ONWARD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Flash Flood in LEFLORE, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 18:00:00 to 06-APR-03 18:10:00 (CST)
Location: GREENWOOD
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Heavy rains caused street flooding around Greenwood.

Flash Flood in CHOCTAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 19:00:00 to 06-APR-03 21:00:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Heavy rains, between 3 and 4 inches, caused several county roads to be covered with water.

Tornado in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 10:51:00 to 06-APR-03 10:52:00 (CST)
Location: REDWOOD
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

This tornado entered Warren county from Issaquena county at 10:51 AM. As this tornado moved east, it knocked down and snapped a few trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 11:14:00 to 06-APR-03 11:14:00 (CST)
Location: VICKSBURG
Magnitude: 60 ES
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Numerous trees and powerlines were blown down along Redwood road, between Redwood and Oak Ridge.

Hail in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 11:14:00 to 06-APR-03 11:14:00 (CST)
Location: VICKSBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 13:35:00 to 06-APR-03 13:35:00 (CST)
Location: UNION
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: STORM CHASER

Nickel sized hail accumulated to near 2 inches deep.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 13:35:00 to 06-APR-03 13:35:00 (CST)
Location: UNION
Magnitude: 60 ES
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: STORM CHASER

An outbuilding was destroyed and blown across highway 492. Numerous trees were also blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 13:40:00 to 06-APR-03 13:40:00 (CST)
Location: LEESBURG
Magnitude: 60 ES
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Numerous trees and powerlines down on Leesburg road.

Flash Flood in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 13:45:00 to 06-APR-03 14:20:00 (CST)
Location: MADISON
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy rains caused a portion of Highway 51 to be closed, due to 2 feet of water covering the roadway.

Flash Flood in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 12:51:00 to 06-APR-03 14:00:00 (CST)
Location: MADISON
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Heavy rains caused 1 to 2 feet of water to cover some roads.

Hail in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 12:22:00 to 06-APR-03 12:22:00 (CST)
Location: BRANDON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Golfball sized hail reported in Castlewoods subdivision.

Flash Flood in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 12:45:00 to 06-APR-03 14:00:00 (CST)
Location: RIDGELAND
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Heavy rains caused a portion of highway 51 to be covered with water.

Hail in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 12:50:00 to 06-APR-03 12:50:00 (CST)
Location: FANNIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 11:50:00 to 06-APR-03 11:50:00 (CST)
Location: RIDGELAND
Magnitude: 60 ES
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: NWS EMPLOYEE(OFF DUTY)

Intense inflow winds ahead of a supercell thunderstorm blew down numerous 4 to 6 inch diameter trees.

Hail in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 14:38:00 to 06-APR-03 14:38:00 (CST)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: STORM CHASER

Flash Flood in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 11:45:00 to 06-APR-03 12:45:00 (CST)
Location: YAZOO CITY
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Heavy rains caused several streets to flood in the city.

Hail in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 12:25:00 to 06-APR-03 12:25:00 (CST)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 10:59:00 to 06-APR-03 10:59:00 (CST)
Location: REDWOOD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 11:06:00 to 06-APR-03 11:06:00 (CST)
Location: REDWOOD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 12:35:00 to 06-APR-03 12:35:00 (CST)
Location: FANNIN
Magnitude: 69 ES
Property damage: 40K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm winds knocked down a substantial fence and tore shingles off of a roof.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 12:50:00 to 06-APR-03 12:50:00 (CST)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 60 ES
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Numerous trees and powerlines were blown down.

Hail in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 13:15:00 to 06-APR-03 13:15:00 (CST)
Location: FOREST
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 15:40:00 to 06-APR-03 15:40:00 (CST)
Location: MERIDIAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Hail in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 15:45:00 to 06-APR-03 15:45:00 (CST)
Location: LAUDERDALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 11:45:00 to 06-APR-03 11:45:00 (CST)
Location: BOLTON
Magnitude: 65 ES
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Thunderstorm winds blew cars off of Interstate 20.

Hail in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 11:00:00 to 06-APR-03 11:00:00 (CST)
Location: OAK RIDGE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Hail in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-03 14:17:00 to 06-APR-03 14:17:00 (CST)
Location: MORTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO