During the late afternoon and evening hours of Easter Sunday, a large and strong upper level low clashed into an air mass where high levels of moisture were being pulled northward. This resulted in scattered severe storms which produced penny to half dollar sized hail and damaging winds. Most of the hail occurred across NW portions of the forecast area while the damaging winds occurred across the southern third. All of the convective wind damage occurred within the Highway 84 corridor from Natchez to Laurel as a bowing line of storms moved through this area and downed numerous trees. Some of the winds were as high as 70 or 80 mph across portions of Lincoln, Lawrence, Jefferson Davis, and Covington Counties. In addition to the damaging winds and hail, heavy rain and substantial flash flooding occurred. The heaviest rains fell along and south of the Highway 84 corridor from Brookhaven to Laurel where 4 to 6 inches fell with a few select locations likely reaching 7 inches.
Aside from the convective winds, which occurred from the line of thunderstorms, a wake low wind event occurred across the northeast portion of the forecast area (locations E of I-55 and N of I-20). This wake low occurred as higher surface pressures were held on to by the stratiform rain shield. As the back edge of the rain pushed east, surface pressures are allowed to drop rapidly in response to the main surface low which was located over southern Arkansas. The rapid drop in pressure, forced the winds to increase and shift more out of the east. As this occurred, sustained easterly winds increased to 30 to 45 mph with gusts between 50 and 60 mph. These strong winds downed many trees and caused other minor damage across the northeast portion of the area.

Flash Flood in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 21:50:00 to 12-APR-09 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: KOKOMO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Widespread heavy rain, between 4 and 6 inches, flooded several roads throughout the county.

High Wind in CLAY, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 19:45:00 to 12-APR-09 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong easterly winds developed as the back edge of the rain shield pushed east in response to a wake low and rapidly falling pressures. Wind gusts between 50 and 60 mph downed several trees across Clay County.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 18:08:00 to 12-APR-09 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKHAVEN
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down along with a few power poles broken off. This damage occurred along Highway 51 just south of Brookhaven.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 20:33:00 to 12-APR-09 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOODWATER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A number of trees were blown down across the southern part of the county.

High Wind in KEMPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 21:00:00 to 12-APR-09 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong easterly winds developed as the back edge of the rain shield pushed east in response to a wake low and rapidly falling pressures. Wind gusts between 50 and 60 mph downed several trees across Kemper County.

Hail in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-APR-09 17:06:00 to 13-APR-09 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAGEE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was observed just southeast of Martinville.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 17:24:00 to 12-APR-09 17:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUDE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down off Highway 98.

Strong Wind in MONTGOMERY, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 19:00:00 to 12-APR-09 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong easterly winds developed as the back edge of the rain shield pushed east in response to a wake low and rapidly falling pressures. Wind gusts between 40 and 50 mph downed a few trees along with a highway sign.

High Wind in CHOCTAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 18:40:00 to 12-APR-09 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong easterly winds developed as the back edge of the rain shield pushed east in response to a wake low and rapidly falling pressures. Wind gusts between 50 and 60 mph downed several trees across Choctaw County. A few trees were down across area roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 18:45:00 to 12-APR-09 18:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRENTISS ARPT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Scattered trees were blown down just northwest of Prentiss to near Highway 13.

High Wind in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 20:45:00 to 12-APR-09 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong easterly winds developed as the back edge of the rain shield pushed east in response to a wake low and rapidly falling pressures. Wind gusts between 50 and 60 mph downed several trees across Noxubee County.

High Wind in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 18:15:00 to 12-APR-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong easterly winds developed as the back edge of the rain shield pushed east in response to a wake low and rapidly falling pressures. Wind gusts between 50 and 60 mph downed dozens of trees across Attala County. A few trees were down across area roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 20:15:00 to 12-APR-09 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEIDELBERG
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down just west of Heidelberg along County Road 31.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 20:00:00 to 12-APR-09 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRENTISS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads were flooded across rural parts of the county and in Prentiss. Vehicles were flooded on Highway 13 and one vehicle went off into a flooded creek. Prentiss fire department measured 4.20 inches of rain with 1.32 inches in one hour. Rainfall totals ranged from 4 to 6.5 inches across the county.

Hail in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-APR-09 15:54:00 to 13-APR-09 16:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAWLS SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter inch sized hail was discovered near Rawls Springs.

Hail in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 19:47:00 to 12-APR-09 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRINGER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-APR-09 18:27:00 to 13-APR-09 18:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA MARION ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 18:30:00 to 12-APR-09 18:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: OMA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several trees were blown down near the Oma Community.

High Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 18:30:00 to 12-APR-09 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong easterly winds developed as the back edge of the rain shield pushed east in response to a wake low and rapidly falling pressures. Wind gusts between 50 and 60 mph downed several trees across portions of Leake County. A couple of these trees were down across roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-APR-09 17:22:00 to 13-APR-09 17:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: RALEIGH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple trees were blown down along Highway 18 and Martin Lane just west of Raleigh.

High Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 21:10:00 to 12-APR-09 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong easterly winds developed as the back edge of the rain shield pushed east in response to a wake low and rapidly falling pressures. Wind gusts between 50 and 60 mph downed several trees across Lauderdale County. A measured wind gust of 56 mph was recorded at Key Field in Meridian.

Hail in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-APR-09 17:15:00 to 13-APR-09 17:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRAXLER
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 western Smith County.

High Wind in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 19:40:00 to 12-APR-09 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong easterly winds developed as the back edge of the rain shield pushed east in response to a wake low and rapidly falling pressures. Wind gusts between 50 and 60 mph downed dozens of trees across Winston County. A few trees were down across area roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 17:20:00 to 12-APR-09 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEADVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple trees were blown down.

High Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 19:45:00 to 12-APR-09 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong easterly winds developed as the back edge of the rain shield pushed east in response to a wake low and rapidly falling pressures. Wind gusts between 50 and 60 mph downed dozens of trees across Newton County. A few trees were down across area roads.

Hail in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-APR-09 18:43:00 to 13-APR-09 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DINSMORE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Lightning in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 16:29:00 to 12-APR-09 16:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORA
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A home was struck and damaged occurred to many electrical appliances.

Hail in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-APR-09 14:55:00 to 13-APR-09 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANDY HOOK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A swath of penny to quarter sized hail fell across the southern portion of the county. This was a left moving supercell which continued into Lamar County.

Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 19:33:00 to 12-APR-09 19:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITH
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were knocked down on Highway 37 near the Smith-Covington county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 22:03:00 to 12-APR-09 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENDALE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

About 13 downed trees were observed from Interstate 59 to the Perry County line. The area was mainly in a line from the Glendale community to the Macedonia and Sunrise communities. An outbuilding had the tin roof torn off. Some trees and power lines were also blown down just north of Petal along Highway 42.

High Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 20:30:00 to 12-APR-09 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong easterly winds developed as the back edge of the rain shield pushed east in response to a wake low and rapidly falling pressures. Wind gusts between 50 and 60 mph downed dozens of trees across Lowndes County. Some trees were down across area roads and power lines. One tree was on a house near Caledonia.

Hail in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-APR-09 15:13:00 to 13-APR-09 15:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAXTERVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A swath of penny to quarter sized hail fell across portions of western Lamar County. This occurred from the same left moving supercell storm which came out of southern Marion County.

Strong Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 18:00:00 to 12-APR-09 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong easterly winds developed as the back edge of the rain shield pushed east in response to a wake low and rapidly falling pressures. Wind gusts between 40 and 50 mph downed a few trees across Madison County. A couple of these trees were down across roads.

Flash Flood in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-APR-09 00:20:00 to 13-APR-09 01:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAGLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Many roads were flooded along with several washed out across the central portions of Forrest County. Heavy rainfall between 4 and 6 inches fell in a short time and caused all the flooding problems.

Strong Wind in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 13:20:00 to 12-APR-09 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 46.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A roof sustained damaged and some trees and power lines were blown down across Cleveland. Winds occurred from a gravity wave feature as a large moderate rain shield was moving through the area.

Flash Flood in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 22:10:00 to 13-APR-09 00:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACEDONIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads were flooded in Hattiesburg, which almost flooded some homes. Numerous roads were flooded in the northern portion of the county around Highway 42. Several roads were washed out as well across the northern sections. Rainfall totals ranged from 4 to 6 inches.

Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 19:42:00 to 12-APR-09 19:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLINS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several reports of an estimated 70 mph winds were observed between Collins and Seminary.

High Wind in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 19:40:00 to 12-APR-09 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong easterly winds developed as the back edge of the rain shield pushed east in response to a wake low and rapidly falling pressures. Wind gusts between 50 and 60 mph downed dozens of trees across Oktibbeha County. Some trees were down across area roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 20:23:00 to 12-APR-09 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSELLE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in SUNFLOWER, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 12:06:00 to 12-APR-09 12:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROUNDAWAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A swath of quarter sized hail fell across a portion of central Sunflower County.

Flash Flood in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 20:30:00 to 12-APR-09 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: GITANO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding occurred as 4 to 6.5 inches of rain fell across the county. Many roads were flooded across the county with several washed out. A portion of Highway 29 was undermined and was closed for a period of time. Additionally, numerous streets were flooded in and around Laurel.

Hail in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-APR-09 16:25:00 to 13-APR-09 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANGE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel sized hail was spotted near New Hebron.

High Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 19:40:00 to 12-APR-09 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Strong easterly winds developed as the back edge of the rain shield pushed east in response to a wake low and rapidly falling pressures. Wind gusts between 50 and 60 mph downed dozens of trees across Neshoba County. Some trees were down across area roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 16:42:00 to 12-APR-09 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down across eastern Adams County.

Flash Flood in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 20:30:00 to 12-APR-09 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT OLIVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flash flooding occurred across Covington County as 4 to 6.5 inches of rain fell. Water covered Mcdonald Road just south of Collins. Water washed out culverts on Deerman Road just south of Collins. Numerous other roads were flooded across the county. A portion of Highway 49 was covered with high water for a short period of time. Sanford recorded 4.8 inches of rain. A half inch fell in ten minutes.

Flash Flood in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 19:29:00 to 12-APR-09 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMPBELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous streets and roads were flooded around Monticello, including the downtown area. Oak Grove Church Road just outside of Monticello had portions of it washed out. The Sheriff's office discovered that a car had driven into a washed out road. Also numerous roads across the county had flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 19:37:00 to 12-APR-09 19:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAYLORSVILLE
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down and snapped around Taylorsville.

Flash Flood in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 21:50:00 to 12-APR-09 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKORY GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Shears Road flooded in the northeast portion of the county along with several other roads. Rainfall amounts between 4 and 7 inches occurred across portions of the county with 6.7 inches measured in Sumrall.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 19:20:00 to 12-APR-09 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBURN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Extensive flash flooding was observed across most of Lincoln County, especially in the southern part of the county. Numerous roads were flooded, included were a few that do not typically get flooded. One person had to be rescued on Summit Road near the Pike County line. Rainfall totals ranged from 4 to 6 inches.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 18:24:00 to 12-APR-09 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOLA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous trees and some power lines were blown down across the central portion of the county as wind gusts between 70 and 80 mph blew through.

Hail in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 21:25:00 to 12-APR-09 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash Flood in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 22:45:00 to 13-APR-09 00:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: TALOWAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads were flooded across the central and southern portion of the county as 4 to 6 inches of rain fell.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-APR-09 18:24:00 to 12-APR-09 18:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: COWANVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Numerous trees fell south of Rockport, which blocked some roads.