A potent upper level disturbance lifted northeast across the Southern Plains and into the Ohio Valley. As this system evolved and tracked northeast, severe weather broke out across a large portion of the region between April 13th and 14th. Many reports of large hail, damaging winds and a few isolated tornadoes were received.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRENADA, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 03:16:00 to 14-APR-07 03:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRENADA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down, some in the city and others across the county.

Hail in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 03:30:00 to 14-APR-07 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TCHULA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 05:40:00 to 14-APR-07 05:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE RIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 13.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A few trees were blown down on power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 06:00:00 to 14-APR-07 06:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHURCH HILL
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Scattered trees were blown down. A few trees downed power lines. Most wind damage occurred across the western half of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 05:47:00 to 14-APR-07 05:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: VICKSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 09:30:00 to 14-APR-07 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PURVIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Scattered trees blown down onto power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 09:30:00 to 14-APR-07 09:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEBRON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A few trees were blown down on power lines. National Weather Service storm survey also found scattered trees blown down across the western half of Jones County.

Tornado in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 09:35:00 to 14-APR-07 09:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK BOWERY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A brief tornado touchdown was witnessed in rural western Jones County.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 09:36:00 to 14-APR-07 09:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATTIESBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 160.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of trees were blown down on two homes. Damage occurred in West Hattiesburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 06:10:00 to 14-APR-07 06:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: PATTISON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Two trees were blown down across Pattison-Tillman Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 09:45:00 to 14-APR-07 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATTIESBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 14.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A few trees were blown down on power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 09:45:00 to 14-APR-07 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATTIESBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Construction site reported that debris was blown 1/2 mile from the site.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 06:30:00 to 14-APR-07 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEARNED
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down, some across roads in the Learned Community.

Hail in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 06:35:00 to 14-APR-07 06:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALLIS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A swath of mainly penny to nickel sized hail fell across the southwestern portion of Attala County. One small location just west of Kosciusko received some golf ball sized hail which broke some windshields on vehicles.

Hail in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 09:43:00 to 14-APR-07 09:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAUREL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 06:53:00 to 14-APR-07 06:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: THOMASTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down just west of Thomastown.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 07:00:00 to 14-APR-07 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ETHEL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were blown down along the Natchez Trace.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 07:02:00 to 14-APR-07 07:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A few large limbs were blown down along with a couple small trees. Damage occurred where the cities of Madison/Ridgeland meet.

Hail in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 08:00:00 to 14-APR-07 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTHAGE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 10:02:00 to 14-APR-07 10:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAFFORD SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A couple of power lines were blown down.

Hail in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 10:10:00 to 14-APR-07 10:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OVETT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nickel to quarter sized hail fell along the Jones/Perry County lines. Hail occurred from a supercell thunderstorm which was moving eastward toward Alabama.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 10:10:00 to 14-APR-07 10:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOODWATER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A few trees were blown down on power lines across the southern portion of Clarke County.

Flash Flood in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 10:15:00 to 14-APR-07 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATTIESBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Locally heavy rain, 2-3 inches, fell across the Hattiesburg area and caused some flash flooding. Five homes were flooded on Bridges Circle along with several roads under water.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 10:17:00 to 14-APR-07 10:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down at a persons home.

Hail in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 08:35:00 to 14-APR-07 08:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: BYRAM
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 08:41:00 to 14-APR-07 08:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORENCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Large oak tree was blown down across Cleary Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 08:50:00 to 14-APR-07 08:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEB
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and a power line were blown down off Highway 586.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 09:05:00 to 14-APR-07 09:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILDRED
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A few isolated trees were blown down near the Pinebur Community. Additionally, several port-a-johns were blown over at a FEMA trailer depot.

Tornado in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 09:10:00 to 14-APR-07 09:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINEBUR
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This weak tornado briefly touched down in the Pinebur Community off County Line Road just on the Marion County side. Damaged consisted of some trees snapped and many large limbs blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 09:13:00 to 14-APR-07 09:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAXTERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large signs were blown down at the Kountry Korner Store.

Flash Flood in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 10:20:00 to 14-APR-07 12:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATTIESBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.20M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Locally heavy rainfall, around 3 inches in 1-2 hours, caused extensive flooding in an area of West Hattiesburg. Nine homes were flooded along with several roads under water. Due to the high water, several people had to be evacuated.

Tornado in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 10:41:00 to 14-APR-07 10:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETAL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado briefly touched down in the Country Park Drive area east of the Sunrise Community. One home was significantly damaged as the enclosed carport was destroyed, several windows were blown out and some siding was blown off along with other roof damage. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted with one power pole snapped.

Hail in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 10:45:00 to 14-APR-07 10:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOXAPATER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Strong Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 06:57:00 to 14-APR-07 06:57:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Measured wind gust of 55 MPH in Downtown Jackson as a squall line moved through the city.

Hail in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 08:38:00 to 14-APR-07 08:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORENCE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 07:06:00 to 14-APR-07 07:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC COOL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 09:10:00 to 14-APR-07 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LENA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 09:15:00 to 14-APR-07 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLINS JAYCEE ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A few trees were blown down on power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-APR-07 09:50:00 to 14-APR-07 09:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETAL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous trees and power lines blown down, half a roof was blown off a house along with some damage to a trailer.