A potent storm system dropped out of the Southern Plains on February 12th and pushed a squall line of thunderstorms through the region. This squall line produced widespread wind damage across portions of northeast Louisiana as well as central and southern Mississippi. The line of storms was very efficient in terms of producing severe wind gusts, many of which were between 75 and 90 mph. Thousands of trees were damaged with many falling on homes and taking down power lines. Five brief tornadoes also occurred with this line of storms.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 12:54:00 to 12-FEB-08 12:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALUE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several trees and large limbs were blown down in and around Cornerstone subdivision and off Grants Ferry Road. Some shingles were blown off a few homes along with several fences blown down or damaged by fallen trees in the neighborhood.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:21:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: PUCKETT
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tin was blown across a field and a few trees were blown down along with several large limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:17:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILVER CREEK
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of trees were blown down off Highway 43. One large tree fell on a car, just east of Monticello.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:16:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HEBRON
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree fell on a car just to the north of New Hebron, along Highway 43.

Hail in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:24:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOUIN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:28:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTHAGE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:10:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAR
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:04:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: FEARNS SPGS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A swath of penny to nickel sized hail fell across east central Winston County. The storm producing the severe hail continued into western Noxubee County.

Hail in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:11:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOGUE CHITTO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:14:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENDENHALL
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An intense downburst uprooted and snapped over 3 dozen trees just southwest from Mendenhall.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 12:27:00 to 12-FEB-08 12:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEADVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down along Highway 98 east of Lake Okissah.

Hail in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:16:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAXTERVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 11:50:00 to 12-FEB-08 11:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HEZ)HARDY FLD NATCH
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 12:42:00 to 12-FEB-08 12:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKHAVEN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A line of thunderstorms downed numerous trees across the northern half of Lincoln county. Several roads, Weeks Lane, Harmony Lane, Auburn Drive, and Calvary Drive were blocked by downed trees. Near mile marker 47, just north of Brookhaven, the northbound lane of Interstate 55 was blocked by a few downed trees. Numerous power outages also occurred across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 12:35:00 to 12-FEB-08 12:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALLMAN
Magnitude: 80.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An intense downburst occurred in the Gallman Community as a line of thunderstorms move through Copiah County. Several trees were blown down and part of a mobile home was heavily damaged. The most significant damage occurred to the Advanced Auto Warehouse. Here, a large portion of the roof was torn off and nearly 20 vehicles were damaged. Winds were estimated around 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 12:41:00 to 12-FEB-08 12:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON HAWKINS FLD
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Measured wind gust at Hawkins Field in West Jackson.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:24:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTINVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted across the northeast portion of Simpson County along Highway 541. Several trees were across Highway 541 and had taken down a few power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:40:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUNRISE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down across the eastern portion of the county off Battle Bluff Road, Highway 16 and Mars Hill Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:44:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANDPOINT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Just to the south of the brief tornado path, straight line winds tore some singles from a home and blew the skirting out from a mobile home. Several large limbs were also taken down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 11:55:00 to 12-FEB-08 11:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSSUM
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A couple trees were blown down in the Russum Community. One large tree fell on a mobile home destroying it.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 12:07:00 to 12-FEB-08 12:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERTH
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees and power lines were blown down on Highway 28 and Cross Roads road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 14:23:00 to 12-FEB-08 14:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSELLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down from just west of Moselle to around town. Several trees were down across Interstate 59, with one on a car and a person inside.

Thunderstorm Wind in KEMPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 14:31:00 to 12-FEB-08 14:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE KALB
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down on Highway 16 west.

Hail in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 15:06:00 to 12-FEB-08 15:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARNES
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 15:06:00 to 12-FEB-08 15:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARNES
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were blown down on a farm.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 12:59:00 to 12-FEB-08 12:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANKIN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down along Interstate 20 with a few blocking all lanes.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:05:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: GULDE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous trees were blown down across the westbound lanes of Interstate 20, just southwest of Pelahatchie.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:06:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few power lines were blown down with power outages lasting through the  night.

Tornado in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:07:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GULDE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado occurred in the Gulde Community between Brandon and Pelahatchie. The tornado started along Highway 80 and tracked east southeast. The most significant damage occurred near the intersection of Gulde-Shilo and Gulde Roads. Here, two barns were destroyed and another heavily damaged. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along the path which dissipated just after it crossed Interstate 20. Maximum winds were estimated around 95 mph.

Tornado in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:45:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANDPOINT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado briefly touched down near the intersection of county road 581 and 113. Several trees were snapped and uprooted along the path. Some shingles were removed from the Double Church building. Maximum winds were estimated around 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 14:30:00 to 12-FEB-08 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLISVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down on power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 14:59:00 to 12-FEB-08 14:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARCHUSA SPGS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A couple trees were blown down along with a few power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 12:34:00 to 12-FEB-08 12:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR HILL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down on Robinson Springs Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 12:39:00 to 12-FEB-08 12:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIDGELAND
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and a few power lines were blown down on the Old Natchez Trace just north of the Parkway and others off Rice Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:07:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMHAVEN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few power lines were blown down on John Day Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 12:48:00 to 12-FEB-08 12:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHADY GROVE
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A part of a roof was taken off a barn along Highway 28, just east of Hazlehurst.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:25:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUNN
Magnitude: 90.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 600.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An intense and long lived downburst occurred across all of northern Smith County. The majority of the damage occurred between Highway 18, Polkville, Burns and Pineville. A few hundred trees were uprooted and snapped with nearly two dozen across roads. Several power lines were also taken down by trees. Some of the most intense damage occurred between Burns and Raleigh where numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. Another area of enhanced damage was across the eastern portion of the county along Bailey Road and Highway 501. Most of the wind gusts associated with the large swath of damage was around 80 to 90 mph. However, the areas of enhanced damage likely had maximum wind gusts around 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:29:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRENTISS
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and a few power lines were blown down in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:17:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORTON
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An intense downburst occurred just northwest of Morton, along Mt. Carmel and Monroe Roads as well as Highway 481. Three homes suffered significant roof damage, one mobile home had the windows blown out, two other homes suffered minor roof damage and several trees were snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:46:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSELLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A few power lines were blown down east of Moselle.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:50:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down across Greenfield Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:41:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: RALEIGH
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down within the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:33:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAGEE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Siding was blown off a mobile home near Magee.

Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:41:00 to 12-FEB-08 14:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT OLIVE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Scattered trees were blown down across the county as a line of storms move east across the area. Several power lines were also taken down by the downed trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 11:58:00 to 12-FEB-08 12:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORT GIBSON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 325.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down around Port Gibson with a string of power lines taken down along Rodney Road from a downed tree. A couple units at the Magnolia Apartments were damaged by fallen trees. Numerous other trees were damaged outside of Port Gibson across the county. Off Greenwood Street, a shed was damaged with a portion of the tin roof thrown into some trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 12:15:00 to 12-FEB-08 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: UTICA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and a few power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 12:25:00 to 12-FEB-08 12:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYMOND
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and several power lines were blown down from around Raymond to around Clinton. Trees were across area roads with a couple down on some homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 12:29:00 to 12-FEB-08 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENTVILLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down around Dentville with some roof damage to a  few homes.

Hail in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:54:00 to 12-FEB-08 14:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOXAPATER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A swath of dime to penny size hail fell across south central Winston County.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 14:03:00 to 12-FEB-08 14:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONGINO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down along with a power line.

Thunderstorm Wind in KEMPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 14:15:00 to 12-FEB-08 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUFF SPGS
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down on Highway 495 N.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 14:10:00 to 12-FEB-08 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: NESHOBA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Scattered downed trees across the southeast portion of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 14:15:00 to 12-FEB-08 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TWIN
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and a few power lines were blown down along Highway 35.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 14:20:00 to 12-FEB-08 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEEHAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple trees were blown down around Meehan. One large tree was down across Highway 80.

Hail in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 14:18:00 to 12-FEB-08 14:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEEHAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A swath of penny to quarter sized hail fell across a large portion of west central and central Lauderdale county. Communities from Suqualena to Nellieburg to Bailey were impacted.

Thunderstorm Wind in KEMPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 14:35:00 to 12-FEB-08 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLIS STORE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down off Highway 39 north.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 14:42:00 to 12-FEB-08 14:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHUQUALAK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several large limbs were blown down along with one tree.

Hail in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 14:41:00 to 12-FEB-08 14:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHUQUALAK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 14:55:00 to 12-FEB-08 14:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZERO
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree fell on a home on East Crescent Drive which caused significant roof damage. Power lines were blown down on a house off Causeyville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 14:54:00 to 12-FEB-08 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: OVETT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down around Ovett.

Hail in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:50:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASSFIELD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 14:08:00 to 12-FEB-08 14:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: TURNERVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The roof of a back porch was blown off and laid over the main house. Additional tin was blown over the house and across the front yard.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:50:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONEHATTA
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across western Newton County. Numerous power outages in Conehatta and north towards Sebastopol. Additionally, several sheds, outbuildings,  and chicken houses were damaged.

Hail in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:57:00 to 12-FEB-08 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMBAX
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:58:00 to 12-FEB-08 14:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: GANDSI
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down around Seminary.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 14:19:00 to 12-FEB-08 14:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: (PIB)PINE BELT RGNL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A couple of tress were blown down with one tree on a car along Interstate 59.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 14:11:00 to 12-FEB-08 14:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: NESHOBA
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An intense downburst occurred between the Neshoba and Union Communities were around 15 large trees were snapped and uprooted and shingles were torn off 2 homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 14:25:00 to 12-FEB-08 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HOPE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of trees were blown down on Highway 69.

Hail in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 14:29:00 to 12-FEB-08 14:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC CALLUM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 12:49:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOWOOD
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A very intense downburst occurred across a good portion of central Rankin County, generally covering areas from the east side of Pearl through the south side of Brandon to areas just southeast of Brandon. This downburst occurred just after the EF1 tornado moved through the heart of Pearl. The wind damage began on the southeast portion of Pearl, generally between Interstate 20, Highway 475 and Highway 468. Numerous trees were blown down and a large portion of a wooden fence was blown down at an auto salvage. The swath of wind damage continued to the east toward the western side of Brandon where Interstate 20 intersects with Crossgates Blvd. Here, significant wind damage occurred as numerous trees were uprooted and snapped, dozens of homes were suffered shingle damage off Greenfield Road. The Honda Auto Dealer lost several signs and had a few dozen cars damaged. Several power poles were taken down at this location as well. An apartment complex suffered substantial shingle damage to nearly all units. Winds were the most intense in this area and were estimated around 100 mph. The damaging winds continued across the southern half of Brandon where several hundred trees were uprooted or snapped. Several power lines were taken down by fallen trees along with about 6 homes damaged from downed trees. Nearly all the damage occurred between Interstate 20 and the new Highway 18.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 12:52:00 to 12-FEB-08 12:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICE HILL
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A few trees were snapped and uprooted along Highway 80, just east of the Airport Road intersection.

Hail in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:45:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAGEE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:37:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARPERVILLE
Magnitude: 80.00 EG
Property damage: 65.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An intense downburst occurred along Harrison Road and heavily damaged one home and downed several trees and power lines.

Hail in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:19:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MASHULAVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A swath of penny to nickel sized hail fell across the western and northwest portion of Noxubee County. This hail occurred from a small supercell thunderstorm which tracked northeast across eastern Mississippi.

Hail in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:49:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARLANDVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:57:00 to 12-FEB-08 14:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUCKERS CROSSING
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Hail in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:50:00 to 12-FEB-08 14:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALHOUN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A swath of dime to penny sized hail fell across the southeast portion of Newton County.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 12:32:00 to 12-FEB-08 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING RIDGE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were uprooted off George Road and Davis Road just west of Byram.

Tornado in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 12:45:00 to 12-FEB-08 12:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOWOOD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down near Trustmark Park and traveled east-southeast for almost 3.5 miles. Near the ballpark, several trees were snapped and construction material was blown some distance. Between the ballpark and Pearson Road, many trees were snapped and shingle damage occurred to several homes. The tornado then crossed Pearson Road, causing roof damage to several businesses and snapping trees and large limbs. The tornado then moved across Pine Park, Patton Place, and McLaurin Heights subdivisions. A number of homes in those areas suffered significant loss of roofing material, several outbuildings were heavily damaged or destroyed, and a number of large trees were snapped or uprooted. The tornado then crossed Interstate 20, continuing to snap or uproot a number of trees, before dissipating just southeast of the highway. Maximum winds were around 95 mph.

Tornado in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 14:07:00 to 12-FEB-08 14:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAY SPGS THIGPEN ARP
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 70.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado briefly touched down just west of Bay Springs along county road 2339. Several large pine trees were snapped and uprooted with many limbs broken off. One home sustained shingle damage on the south and east facing sides of the house. Maximum winds were around 95 mph.

Tornado in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:53:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARBO
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This brief tornado touched down just southeast of Mt. Olive and tracked for about a mile to the northeast. Multiple large pine trees were snapped or uprooted and the roof of a few chicken houses were peeled off. Maximum winds were around 105 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 12:51:00 to 12-FEB-08 12:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUCKNEY
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Measured wind gust by the tower at Jackson Evers Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 12:47:00 to 12-FEB-08 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTERY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous trees and large limbs were blown down along with minor roof damage along Highway 469 in the Monterey Community.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 13:43:00 to 12-FEB-08 13:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASSFIELD
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and a few power lines were blown down around Bassfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 12:52:00 to 12-FEB-08 12:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUCKNEY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The new Razzle Dazzle Carwash, which was under construction, was destroyed along Lakeland Drive near the Wal-Mart. Several trees were also uprooted in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 14:05:00 to 12-FEB-08 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOUIN
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A utility shed was damaged and a back porch was blown off a home. Numerous trees were also snapped and uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 14:10:00 to 12-FEB-08 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWTON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down, a few on power lines, and a roof was damaged at a construction site.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-FEB-08 11:51:00 to 12-FEB-08 11:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOUT
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A few trees were blown down on the south side of town. A kennel in this area had some tin torn off the roof as well.