A strong storm system and cold front evolved over the region and brought first a steady area of light to moderate rain to the western half of the forecast area. As the rain shield dissipated during mid afternoon, enough instability developed and combined with increasing wind shear. These ingredients set the stage for a round of severe weather. Seven tornadoes occurred across portions of central Mississippi along with a few scattered reports of wind damage. All tornadoes were of the EF-1 variety.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-APR-08 17:36:00 to 18-APR-08 17:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC CALLUM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two trees were blown down at the north gate of Camp Shelby.

Tornado in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-APR-08 17:04:00 to 18-APR-08 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down just on the southern side of Louisville and tracked northeast across the eastern side of the city and dissipated about 6 miles northeast of town. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along the path. Seven homes sustained significant damage as well as the Island Plaza apartments. The Georgia Pacific Paper Company building was badly damaged as well as damage to a school bus barn. Maximum winds were around 110 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-APR-08 17:40:00 to 18-APR-08 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAGLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A tree was blown down on a power line along with several large limbs down along Highway 98.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-APR-08 17:42:00 to 18-APR-08 17:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few trees were blown down.

Tornado in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-APR-08 16:18:00 to 18-APR-08 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOWELL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 160.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down in the Dossville Community, it was on the ground for a little over a mile and was 75 yards wide. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along with a garage destroyed and a mobile home sustaining significant roof damage. Maximum winds were around 110 mph.

Tornado in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-APR-08 16:40:00 to 18-APR-08 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZAMA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado began in the Marydell Community just along Highway 25 in northeast Leake County. The tornado tracked northeast into southwest Winston County. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along with path with one old chicken house destroyed. Maximum wind were around 105 mph. Total path length across Leake and Winston Counties was 8 miles.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-APR-08 16:35:00 to 18-APR-08 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: NATCOLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A few trees and large limbs were blown down on power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-APR-08 17:14:00 to 18-APR-08 17:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOMEWOOD
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A large tree and a power line were blown down.

Tornado in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-APR-08 15:00:00 to 18-APR-08 15:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE GROVE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 450.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This tornado touched down along Dulaney Road and then tracked northeast for about 3.5 miles. The tornado Midway, Lebanon-Pine Grove, Old Jackson and Flowers Roads before dissipating. A dozen homes were damaged, some by fallen trees and other by the wind associated with the tornado. Numerous trees and several power lines were blown down as well along the path. Maximum winds were around 110 mph.

Tornado in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-APR-08 15:55:00 to 18-APR-08 16:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: OFAHOMA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 150.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado moved into western Leake County from far eastern Madison County. The tornado tracked northeast with a total path length of 5 miles. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. Four homes sustained minor roof damage. Maximum winds were around 105 mph.

Tornado in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-APR-08 14:48:00 to 18-APR-08 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARMICHAEL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This tornado continued into south-central Hinds County and moved across the Bear Creek Community. Several trees were damaged and a few people were flipped out of their boat fishing in a small lake. Total path length across both Copiah and Hinds Counties was 11 miles.

Tornado in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-APR-08 16:00:00 to 18-APR-08 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST ANN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado moved into western Leake County from Madison County and tracked northeast for a couple miles. Total path length was 7.5 miles with maximum winds around 105 mph. Many trees were snapped and uprooted along the path.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-APR-08 16:10:00 to 18-APR-08 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A couple trees and several large limbs were blown down on a few power lines around Morton.

Hail in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-APR-08 16:58:00 to 18-APR-08 17:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAXTERVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A swath of nickel to quarter sized hail fell across a large portion of central Lamar County.

Tornado in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-APR-08 15:52:00 to 18-APR-08 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMHAVEN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 150.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down in far eastern Madison County between Highway 16 and the Natchez Trace. The tornado tracked northeast into Leake County with a total path length of 5 miles. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. Maximum winds were around 105 mph.

Tornado in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-APR-08 15:50:00 to 18-APR-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: REVIVE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down just southeast of Camden, along Highway 43, and tracked northeast, into western Leake County. Total path length was 7.5 miles with maximum winds around 105 mph. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along with some power lines taken down. A couple chicken were damaged near the Madison/Leake County line.

Tornado in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-APR-08 16:33:00 to 18-APR-08 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARYDELL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 150.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado began in the Marydell Community just along Highway 25 in northeast Leake County. The tornado tracked northeast into southwest Winston County. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along the path with one old chicken house destroyed. Maximum wind were around 105 mph. Total path length across Leake and Winston Counties was 8 miles.

Tornado in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-APR-08 14:31:00 to 18-APR-08 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MYLES
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 120.00K
Crop damage: 150.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down along Shelby Road in northwest Copiah County. It then tracked northeast and crossed into south-central Hinds County near the Bear Lake Community. Numerous hardwood and softwood trees were snapped and uprooted. A couple mobile homes were damaged, with one destroyed. A tin roof on a home was significantly damaged as well. Maximum winds were around 110 mph. Total path length across both Copiah and Hinds Counties was 14 miles.