A frontal system combined with ample moisture and instability to produce numerous showers and thunderstorms across central and southern Mississippi during the afternoon and evening hours of July 3rd and 4th. The storms produced large hail and damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-JUL-11 15:20:00 to 03-JUL-11 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUMBERTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were blown down in town.

Hail in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-11 13:55:00 to 04-JUL-11 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRENTISS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One inch hail fell all around Prentiss for about 30 minutes.

Hail in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-11 15:56:00 to 04-JUL-11 15:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATTIESBURG
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-11 14:30:00 to 04-JUL-11 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: KITCHENER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Half of a metal roof was removed from a shed. A power line and a couple trees were also blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-JUL-11 18:35:00 to 03-JUL-11 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down in Brooksville.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-11 13:20:00 to 04-JUL-11 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC LEOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-JUL-11 19:55:00 to 03-JUL-11 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEASONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were blown down southwest of Vaughan. Hail also fell but the size is unknown.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-JUL-11 20:25:00 to 03-JUL-11 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEASONVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-11 12:45:00 to 04-JUL-11 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three trees were blown down across roads in Wesson. Part of a shed roof was blown off as well. Tree limbs were blown down onto power lines, resulting in a few power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-11 13:02:00 to 04-JUL-11 13:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: POLAR CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down onto trees just west of Poplar Creek. Power outages occurred along Highway 407 as a result.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-11 13:15:00 to 04-JUL-11 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDDOCH
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An outbuilding was damaged near Highway 84 West. Tin from the building was blown into a yard, as well as across Highway 84. A power pole was also snapped at the base. One tree was also blown down across Highway 588 at Oakey Woods Lane.

Hail in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-11 13:20:00 to 04-JUL-11 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROXIE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-11 13:20:00 to 04-JUL-11 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LUL)HESLER FLD LAUR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-11 13:40:00 to 04-JUL-11 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRENTISS
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Sheriff's Office radio repeater was damaged by lightning.

Hail in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-11 14:17:00 to 04-JUL-11 14:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLINSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-11 14:25:00 to 04-JUL-11 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLINSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Several trees were blown down near and east of Collinsville. Reports were relayed by broadcast media.

Hail in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-11 14:20:00 to 04-JUL-11 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENDENHALL
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter to hen egg size hail fell in Mendenhall.

Lightning in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-11 14:35:00 to 04-JUL-11 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PUCKETT
Property damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A house was struck by lightning at 115 High Point Cove.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-11 14:52:00 to 04-JUL-11 14:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATHORN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were blown down, including a few down on Percy Bates Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-11 15:30:00 to 04-JUL-11 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down in Morton, as well as along Highway 481 north of Morton.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-11 15:43:00 to 04-JUL-11 15:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST ANN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Some tin was blown off of a roof, and a few trees were blown down along Evans Road.

Hail in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-11 16:20:00 to 04-JUL-11 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMHAVEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-11 15:49:00 to 04-JUL-11 15:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATTIESBURG
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 64 mph wind gust was measured by the WDAM Skycam on top of Forrest General Hospital in central Hattiesburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-11 15:56:00 to 04-JUL-11 15:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATTIESBURG
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down at Hardy and 31st Street,  28th Avenue and Lee Circle, as well as near the Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg. A large traffic signal at Broadway Drive and Timothy Lane was blown down. The glass front of a building on Highway 49 was blown in. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down near the damaged building as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-11 16:25:00 to 04-JUL-11 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHOCCO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down along Whiddon Road southwest of Farmhaven.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-11 17:20:00 to 04-JUL-11 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: FUGATE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Power lines were blown down between Benton and Midway. A tree was down across a road at Highway 16 and Linwood Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-11 19:15:00 to 04-JUL-11 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELDORADO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Trees and power lines were blown down along Dixie Farm Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-11 17:50:00 to 04-JUL-11 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOOD HOPE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down around the Mileston Community. A tree was blown down along Thornton-Tolarville Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ISSAQUENA, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-11 18:15:00 to 04-JUL-11 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYERSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down around Mayersville.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHARKEY, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-11 18:30:00 to 04-JUL-11 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROLLING FORK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down on North 3rd Street in Rolling Fork.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-11 16:35:00 to 04-JUL-11 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKLYN
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One tree was blown down on Old Highway 49 at the high school.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUNFLOWER, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-11 16:50:00 to 04-JUL-11 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUNFLOWER
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down in Sunflower.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHARKEY, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-JUL-11 18:40:00 to 04-JUL-11 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down east of Anguilla.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-JUL-11 15:00:00 to 03-JUL-11 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH LUMBERTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down near Lumberton.