Several episodes of widespread severe weather and heavy rainfall occurred from March 26th through the 28th as a series of strong upper air disturbances impacted the central gulf region as a meandering and nearly stationary frontal boundary drifted back and forth across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-MAR-09 19:09:00 to 27-MAR-09 19:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MCB)LEWIS FLD MCCOM
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Hail in PIKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-MAR-09 19:21:00 to 27-MAR-09 19:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC COMB
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One inch diamater hail was reported along U.S. Highway 98.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-MAR-09 20:20:00 to 27-MAR-09 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC COMB
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The awning of a gas station on North Broadway was blown over.

Flash Flood in PIKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-MAR-09 19:30:00 to 27-MAR-09 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC COMB
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain caused water to enter a home in McComb.

Tornado in HANCOCK, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-MAR-09 00:45:00 to 27-MAR-09 00:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: SELLERS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A National Weather Service storm survey indicated that a tornado traveled along a 7 mile long path in Hancock County. The tornado caused substantial damage to the roof of a church on Highway 603 and to a large outbuilding south of Necaise. The debris from large trees blocked Highway 603, Highway 43, and Highway 53.

Tornado in JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 26-MAR-09 05:33:00 to 26-MAR-09 05:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PASCAGOULA
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 18.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado briefly touched down causing damage around Tucker Street and 8th Street and on Taylor Street. Pacagoula High School experienced light damage when the scoreboard on the football field was blown down and numerous sections of fence were knocked down with debris littering the field. Traffic lights around the area were knocked down and several trees were blown down. Maximum winds associated with this tornado were estimated around 75 mph with a path length around 250 yards and a maximum width of 50 yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in PEARL RIVER, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-MAR-09 00:36:00 to 27-MAR-09 00:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: PICAYUNE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds blew down trees at Highway 43 and Leetown Road.

Tornado in AMITE, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-MAR-09 23:58:00 to 26-MAR-09 00:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIBERTY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tornado ripped a 200 foot section of roofing material off of a school, removed the roof of a mobile home, and knocked down or snapped numerous trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKINSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-MAR-09 23:40:00 to 25-MAR-09 23:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were blown down and there were power outages along Highway 24 near Woodville.

Thunderstorm Wind in PEARL RIVER, MISSISSIPPI
From 26-MAR-09 02:10:00 to 26-MAR-09 02:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARRIERE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds were knocked down trees along Interstate 59 around mile marker 10 near Carriere. Also, power outages were reported around Picayune.

Thunderstorm Wind in HANCOCK, MISSISSIPPI
From 26-MAR-09 03:11:00 to 26-MAR-09 03:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAVELAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down along Lower Bay Road just to the west southwest of Waveland.

Thunderstorm Wind in AMITE, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-MAR-09 18:55:00 to 27-MAR-09 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILLSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds knocked down numerous trees in southern sections of the county which blocked some roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-MAR-09 01:10:00 to 28-MAR-09 01:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC COMB
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down on streets in the city of McComb.

Flash Flood in WILKINSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-MAR-09 19:15:00 to 27-MAR-09 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads were washed out in the southern part of the county.

Flash Flood in HANCOCK, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-MAR-09 00:15:00 to 28-MAR-09 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAY ST LOUIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Portions of U.S. Highway 90 around Bay St. Louis and Waveland were flooded due to heavy rainfall.

Flash Flood in WALTHALL, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-MAR-09 02:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOWERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads were closed due to high water around Dexter and two bridges were washed out.

Flash Flood in PIKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-MAR-09 02:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRICEDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads were closed around Pike County due to high water.

Coastal Flood in HANCOCK, MISSISSIPPI
From 27-MAR-09 06:50:00 to 27-MAR-09 11:50:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Coastal flooding was observed on Beach Boulevard near Waveland.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-MAR-09 00:30:00 to 28-MAR-09 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONG BEACH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Major flooding due to heavy rain affected portions of Harrison County. The cities which experienced the worst flooding were Gulfport, Biloxi, D'Iberville, and Long Beach. At least 100 roads were impacted by flooding with numerous cars under water near the entrance to Interstate 10 off of the Interstate 110 loop. Around 200 homes flooded with most having 12 inches or less of water in them. A 36 year old man drowned in D'Iberville when he drove into a flooded drainage ditch.

Flash Flood in JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-MAR-09 01:00:00 to 28-MAR-09 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORANGE GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain caused the flooding of numerous roadways around the county and it was estimated that over 150 homes flooded.