A powerful spring storm system moved across the region on April 24th and brought an outbreak of severe storms and tornadoes to the area. The most powerful and destructive storm during this event was the long track EF4 tornado which ripped a 149 mile path across the forecast area. In addition to this violent tornado, many other storms became severe and produced 5 additional tornadoes along with numerous reports of quarter to golf ball sized hail. Of the 5 tornadoes, 3 of these were strong (EF2) and occurred across, Jasper, Newton, Lauderdale, Oktibbeha, and Clay Counties.

Hail in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 09:00:00 to 24-APR-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PURVIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nickel to quarter sized hail was reported in Purvis. Also some small limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 10:00:00 to 24-APR-10 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHUBUTA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down west of Shubuta.

Tornado in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 08:34:00 to 24-APR-10 08:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHUNKY
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down just to the northeast of Montrose near county road 2414, in Jasper County. This tornado tracked across 3 counties before it dissipated just before it reached Meridian. Along the path, it produced major structural roof damage to a church. Shingles and siding were blown off of a house. An outbuilding was destroyed along with damage to a grain silo. Thousands of large softwood and hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted. In addition, numerous power lines were blown. This EF2 tornado had a total path length of 23 miles and a width of 0.6 miles. Maximum winds were around 125 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 08:36:00 to 24-APR-10 08:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on a house and a power line was down in Columbia. A shed was also damaged in this area.

Hail in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 08:00:00 to 24-APR-10 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Golf ball sized hail was reported at Pineville.

Tornado in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 08:40:00 to 24-APR-10 08:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: POINT
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 650.00K
Crop damage: 300.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down just to the northeast of Montrose near County Road 2414, in Jasper County. This tornado tracked across 3 counties before it dissipated just before it reached Meridian. Along the path, it produced major structural roof damage to a church. Shingles and siding were blown off of a house. An outbuilding was destroyed along with damage to a grain silo. Thousands of large softwood and hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted. In addition, numerous power lines were blown down. This EF2 tornado had a total path length of 23 miles and a width of 0.6 miles. Maximum winds were around 125 mph.

Tornado in CLAY, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 13:28:00 to 24-APR-10 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITES
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down near Barton Ferry Road and tracked northeast for a short distance. Three sets of metal power poles were blown down in a field off Barton Ferry Road. Several trees and power lines were also blown down along with an outbuilding destroyed. Maximum winds were around 115 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 08:41:00 to 24-APR-10 08:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASSFIELD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down southeast of Bassfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 08:48:00 to 24-APR-10 08:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMRALL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Estimated 60 mph winds were reported at Sumrall.

Hail in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 16:00:00 to 24-APR-10 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC LEOD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 14:08:00 to 24-APR-10 14:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRADLEY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 16:14:00 to 24-APR-10 16:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUBREY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CLAY, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 13:38:00 to 24-APR-10 13:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDARBLUFF
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CLAY, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 00:37:00 to 24-APR-10 00:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABBOTT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter sized hail was reported in the Una Community.

Hail in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 02:25:00 to 24-APR-10 02:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HOPE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter sized hail was reported at New Hope.

Hail in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 05:22:00 to 24-APR-10 05:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA MARION ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Dime to quarter sized hail was reported at West Improve.

Hail in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 06:57:00 to 24-APR-10 06:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: WANILLA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 07:25:00 to 24-APR-10 07:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEATHERSBY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 14:19:00 to 24-APR-10 14:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: PATRICK
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 09:12:00 to 24-APR-10 09:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCK HILL
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in ISSAQUENA, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 10:44:00 to 24-APR-10 10:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARDEE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An 80 mph wind gust was reported in the rear flank downdraft from the supercell storm which produced the long track tornado. The storm chasers were positioned along US Highway 61, just north of the Warren/Issaquena County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 09:00:00 to 24-APR-10 09:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: PURVIS
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Some trees were blown down along with some damage to a few commercial buildings.

Hail in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 14:53:00 to 24-APR-10 14:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOAKFOMA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 15:01:00 to 24-APR-10 15:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYNN CREEK
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 15:30:00 to 24-APR-10 15:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORRESTON
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tennis ball sized hail was reported south of New Hope.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 07:42:00 to 24-APR-10 07:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: RALEIGH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down at Raleigh.

Hail in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 05:54:00 to 24-APR-10 05:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAXHAW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 06:30:00 to 24-APR-10 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENTERPRISE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 09:20:00 to 24-APR-10 09:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARNES
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of trees were blown down across a road in the Carnes Community southeast of Rockhill.

Hail in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 06:53:00 to 24-APR-10 06:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSEDALE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Slightly larger than golf ball sized hail was reported at Rosedale.

Tornado in KEMPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 18:35:00 to 24-APR-10 18:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIO
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down along Brown Road and tracked across Townsend Byrd Road before moving into Kemper County. Several homes were damaged along Frasier Grove Road as the tornado tracked to the northeast. The tornado also damaged or destroyed 4 barns, a shed, and uprooted numerous medium to large trees. Maximum winds were around 105 mph.

Hail in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 14:39:00 to 24-APR-10 14:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter sized hail was reported southeast of Louisville.

Hail in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 07:02:00 to 24-APR-10 07:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: GUNNISON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter sized hail covered the ground at Gunnison.

Tornado in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 08:22:00 to 24-APR-10 08:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSS HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 600.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down just to the northeast of Montrose near County Road 2414, in Jasper County. This tornado tracked across 3 counties before it dissipated just before it reached Meridian. Along the path, it produced major structural roof damage to a church. Shingles and siding were blown off of a house. An outbuilding was destroyed along with damage to a grain silo. Thousands of large softwood and hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted. In addition, numerous power lines were blown down. This EF2 tornado had a total path length of 23 miles and a width of 0.6 miles. Maximum winds were around 125 mph.

Tornado in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 13:09:00 to 24-APR-10 13:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARKVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 650.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

One mobile home was destroyed and 20 homes were damaged along Sun Creek and Mitchell roads. Three power poles were snapped along with numerous trees snapped and uprooted. A barn was also damaged along the path. Maximum winds were around 115 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 07:10:00 to 24-APR-10 07:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHIVERS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down along Highway 43 and some sheds were damaged.

Hail in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 07:11:00 to 24-APR-10 07:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROOK HILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nickel to Quarter sized hail was reported southeast of Brandon.

Hail in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 07:42:00 to 24-APR-10 07:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: RALEIGH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter to Golf ball sized hail was reported at Raleigh.

Tornado in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 07:43:00 to 24-APR-10 07:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: RALEIGH
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This EF1 tornado had a path length of 10 miles and a width of 50 yards. Many small trees were snapped with a couple large hardwood trees uprooted. Maximum winds were around 95 mph.

Tornado in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 18:32:00 to 24-APR-10 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTIN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down along Brown Road and tracked across Townsend Byrd Road before moving into Kemper County. Several homes were damaged along Frasier Grove Road as the tornado tracked to the northeast. The tornado also damaged or destroyed 4 barns, a shed, and uprooted numerous medium to large trees. Maximum winds were around 105 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 05:41:00 to 24-APR-10 05:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMRALL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An estimated 60 mph wind gust was reported at Sumrall.

Hail in CLAY, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 14:37:00 to 24-APR-10 14:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST PT MC CHAREN AR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash Flood in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-APR-10 09:45:00 to 24-APR-10 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAUREL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Locally heavy rainfall caused drains to back up which resulted in several streets being under water.