A cold front stretched from Middle Tennessee through North Mississippi into South Central Arkansas during the evening hours of March 14, 2008. Showers and thunderstorms developed along and north of the front. Some of the storms became severe during the overnight hours of March 14th producing large hail and damaging winds.

Hail in DE SOTO, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-MAR-08 23:10:00 to 14-MAR-08 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLIVE BRANCH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nickel to golf ball size hail fell in Olive Branch.

Hail in DE SOTO, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-MAR-08 23:10:00 to 14-MAR-08 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLIVE BRANCH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Penny size hail fell at the intersection of Hacks Cross Road and Highway 302 in Olive Branch.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE SOTO, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAR-08 03:10:00 to 15-MAR-08 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE CORMORANT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight line winds blew down power lines near the intersection of Highway 61 and Star Landing Road in Lake Cormorant.

Hail in DE SOTO, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAR-08 03:20:00 to 15-MAR-08 03:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREES CORNER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MARSHALL, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAR-08 04:03:00 to 15-MAR-08 04:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLY SPGS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DE SOTO, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAR-08 04:10:00 to 15-MAR-08 04:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUDORA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in DE SOTO, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAR-08 04:20:00 to 15-MAR-08 04:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERNANDO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight line winds blew trees down on the west and south side of Hernando.

Hail in DE SOTO, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAR-08 04:30:00 to 15-MAR-08 04:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISBURG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in DE SOTO, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAR-08 04:25:00 to 15-MAR-08 04:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NESBIT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter size hail fell near Highway 51 and Interstate 69.

Hail in LEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAR-08 05:40:00 to 15-MAR-08 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALDWYN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in TISHOMINGO, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAR-08 05:55:00 to 15-MAR-08 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TISHOMINGO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DE SOTO, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAR-08 04:25:00 to 15-MAR-08 04:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERNANDO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in TIPPAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAR-08 04:35:00 to 15-MAR-08 04:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: FALKNER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in TIPPAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAR-08 04:42:00 to 15-MAR-08 04:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITTEN TOWN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in PRENTISS, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAR-08 05:05:00 to 15-MAR-08 05:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLACKLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Straight line winds blew trees and power lines down along County Roads 7350 and 7000.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRENTISS, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAR-08 05:45:00 to 15-MAR-08 05:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOONEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Straight line winds blew trees and power lines down on County Roads 3011 and 3321.

Hail in PRENTISS, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAR-08 05:10:00 to 15-MAR-08 05:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: JUMPERTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter size hail fell in Jumpertown covering the ground.

Hail in UNION, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAR-08 05:22:00 to 15-MAR-08 05:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW ALBANY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in DE SOTO, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAR-08 03:25:00 to 15-MAR-08 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERNANDO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DE SOTO, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAR-08 03:25:00 to 15-MAR-08 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH HAVEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAR-08 04:15:00 to 15-MAR-08 04:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight line winds blew trees and power lines down on Sawmill Road outside of Winborn. In addition, several trees were knocked down on Highway 5 between Pine Grove and Ashland.

Hail in DE SOTO, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAR-08 04:15:00 to 15-MAR-08 04:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERNANDO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Penny size hail fell in Hernando Town Square.

Hail in MARSHALL, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAR-08 03:45:00 to 15-MAR-08 03:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in MARSHALL, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAR-08 03:46:00 to 15-MAR-08 03:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATSON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in PRENTISS, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAR-08 05:10:00 to 15-MAR-08 05:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKSTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Straight line winds damaged the roof of the Mississippi Cabinet Company on Highway 145 North near Frankstown. In addition, trees were knocked down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DE SOTO, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAR-08 03:15:00 to 15-MAR-08 03:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREES CORNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight line winds blew debris down on a roadway near Tulane Road and Fogg Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAR-08 05:05:00 to 15-MAR-08 05:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTTS CAMP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Straight line winds blew power lines down near Potts Camp.

Thunderstorm Wind in TUNICA, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAR-08 02:50:00 to 15-MAR-08 03:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBINSONSVILLE
Magnitude: 83.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Straight line winds blew trees and 25 power lines down near Robinsonville in the Casino Strip to Casino Center area. Significant damage occurred to the canopies of two gas stations as well as a car wash outbuilding. A tractor was overturned near the Casino Factory Shoppes off of Highway 61. In addition, damage occurred to an irrigation system.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRENTISS, MISSISSIPPI
From 15-MAR-08 05:00:00 to 15-MAR-08 05:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: JUMPERTOWN
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Straight line winds destroyed T&T Grocery on Highway 4 West in Jumpertown.  A barn received damage when debris from the T&T Grocery fell on the barn's roof. Crossroads United Methodist Church also sustained damage to the church's front porch and steeple. Several trees were knocked down near Jumpertown as well.