A potent mid May storm system, and weak surface front, brought widespread showers and thunderstorms to the area. Many of these storms reached severe limits and produced large hail and damaging winds. A lone tornado also touched down in Jones County and caused minor damage.

Hail in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 18:45:00 to 20-MAY-10 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: TINSLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Lightning in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 18:50:00 to 20-MAY-10 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: (PIB)PINE BELT RGNL
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning caused a house fire on Monroe Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 18:47:00 to 20-MAY-10 18:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK BOWERY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down along Monroe Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 19:00:00 to 20-MAY-10 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC DONALD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large trees were blown down. A large pecan tree was uprooted, and an antenna was blown off of a building.

Hail in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 18:53:00 to 20-MAY-10 19:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAWANTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 19:10:00 to 20-MAY-10 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSELLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Ovett Moselle Road.

Flash Flood in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 19:20:00 to 20-MAY-10 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAWANTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was covering portions of River Road near Moselle.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 20:11:00 to 20-MAY-10 20:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: GWINVILLE
Magnitude: 46.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One large tree was reported down across Highway 13.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 20:29:00 to 20-MAY-10 20:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: RALEIGH
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were snapped and uprooted in the Center Ridge Community. A few power lines were down as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 21:05:00 to 20-MAY-10 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: VOSSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple trees were down across County Road 39 near Vossburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 21:25:00 to 20-MAY-10 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKATIBBEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple trees were blown down along Valley Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 21:25:00 to 20-MAY-10 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAUDERDALE
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down along Seth Cobb Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 21:30:00 to 20-MAY-10 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SABLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple trees were down across County Road 480 in northern Clarke County.

Hail in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 12:18:00 to 20-MAY-10 12:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYHEW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 15:17:00 to 20-MAY-10 15:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER RIDGE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 15:59:00 to 20-MAY-10 15:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 16:12:00 to 20-MAY-10 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 17:58:00 to 20-MAY-10 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: REGANTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 18:30:00 to 20-MAY-10 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDWARDS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Lightning in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 18:58:00 to 20-MAY-10 18:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDDOCH
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A house caught fire from a lightning strike.

Hail in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 11:30:00 to 20-MAY-10 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOXAPATER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 12:15:00 to 20-MAY-10 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSWEGO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 12:30:00 to 20-MAY-10 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAULETTE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 12:30:00 to 20-MAY-10 12:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONEHATTA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down at Highway 289 and Hoye Pace Road. Trees were blown down as well.

Hail in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 13:15:00 to 20-MAY-10 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAVIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 13:47:00 to 20-MAY-10 13:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANDERSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large limbs were also blown down in the area.

Hail in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 14:15:00 to 20-MAY-10 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARNETT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Gusty winds were also reported.

Hail in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 14:30:00 to 20-MAY-10 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELWOOD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 14:32:00 to 20-MAY-10 14:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEIDELBERG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 14:33:00 to 20-MAY-10 14:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEIDELBERG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees were blown down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 14:45:00 to 20-MAY-10 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down 2 miles north of Interstate 20 along Highway 45.

Hail in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 14:43:00 to 20-MAY-10 14:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 15:15:00 to 20-MAY-10 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER RIDGE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A car port and a power pole were blown into a barn which caused some damage. A tree was also blown down in the area. The damage was along Highway 35.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 15:20:00 to 20-MAY-10 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEEMER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was down on Highway 505.

Hail in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 15:27:00 to 20-MAY-10 15:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: RALEIGH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 15:35:00 to 20-MAY-10 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIZE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 15:45:00 to 20-MAY-10 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OVETT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

A few trees were blown down along Highway 15.

Hail in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 15:54:00 to 20-MAY-10 15:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOOKER
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in KEMPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 16:17:00 to 20-MAY-10 16:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELECTRIC MILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large limbs and some trees were blown down near Wimberly Road.

Hail in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 17:12:00 to 20-MAY-10 17:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRINGER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 18:07:00 to 20-MAY-10 18:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGLE BEND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous large limbs were blown down.

Hail in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 18:15:00 to 20-MAY-10 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: VICKSBURG
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 15:05:00 to 20-MAY-10 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRGROUNDS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tornado in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 18:57:00 to 20-MAY-10 19:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: (PIB)PINE BELT RGNL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF0 tornado touched northwest of Moselle, and was on the ground for 3.5 miles. The maximum path width was 75 yards, and the maximum sustained winds were 75 mph. A number of small trees and large limbs were blown down along the path. A windmill tower was also blown over.

Hail in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 19:11:00 to 20-MAY-10 19:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: OCOBLA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Dime to quarter sized hail was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 15:25:00 to 20-MAY-10 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: OCOBLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was down blocking Highway 19.

Hail in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 20-MAY-10 18:16:00 to 20-MAY-10 18:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW BYRAM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement