A powerful storm system took shape across the central United States and clashed with a warm and unstable airmass. An extensive and intense squall line resulted which quickly pushed eastward across the eastern half of the country. Overall, this system produced a large severe weather outbreak and brought widespread wind damage to multiple states across the south, mid south, and southeast United States. Nearly 1500 reports of severe weather were reported, across 15 states, with the vast majority being damaging winds. Wind damage was not the only severe weather event type, large hail and tornadoes were also part of the mix. In terms of total events (severe weather reports), this outbreak is one of the largest in the United States.
Across the National Weather Service Jackson forecast area, numerous reports of down trees and power lines were reported along with multiple reports of damaged structures. These structures were damaged by either fallen trees or intense winds. Survey teams found 5 tornadoes across the area, two of which were rated EF2. The first strong tornado moved into northwest Catahoula Parish from LaSalle Parish. The other strong tornado occurred across Tensas Parish and tracked to the MS River, crossed the river and dissipated in far northwest Claiborne County. The other three tornadoes were rated EF1. One of these occurred just north of Utica, in Hinds County, another tracked across northern Simpson County near Braxton, and the other across southeast Lincoln and southern Lawrence Counties.

Tornado in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 16:54:00 to 04-APR-11 17:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRISTERS STORE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado started by downing trees along Cole Drive west of the Ruth community.  The tornado quickly intensified and produced its first area of damage with winds estimated near 100 mph in Ruth.  The awning of a gas station was destroyed, the volunteer fire department building had the back wall blown out, a church had the steeple blown off along with extensive shingle damage, and a number of homes suffered roof damage due to trees falling on them or due to direct minor roof damage.  The tornado continued to move east across southeast Lincoln county and into southwest Lawrence county to the northwest and north of Jayess, causing tree damage.  A few trees here fell on homes, and one fell on an RV vehicle, completely destroying it.  After appearing to weaken northeast of Jayess, the tornado restrengthened after moving east of Mississippi Highway 27.  The tornado again caused damaging indicative of winds of 100 mph along Tom Sistrunk Road.  Numerous large trees were snapped and uprooted, and several homes had minor to moderate roof damage.  The tornado then weakened as it moved east, dissipating just before reaching the border between Lawrence and Marion counties. Maximum winds were around 100 mph. Total path length across Lincoln and Lawrence Counties was 17 miles.
While the damage pattern associated with this tornado had clear tornadic indications with a convergent damage pattern, there was also damage indicative of straight line winds to the west and north of the tornado, primarily from west to north of Ruth.  A number of trees were downed in this area, some on power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 18:00:00 to 04-APR-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAWANTA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One house was destroyed and roof blown off another southwest of Ellisville.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 17:55:00 to 04-APR-11 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: EATONVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A swath of damaging thunderstorm winds was observed over the northern and central portions of the county. Trees were blown down near Monroe Road and Interstate 59. Two cars were blown off the road north of Petal.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 16:00:00 to 04-APR-11 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON STATION
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were blown down across Madison and Ridgeland in southern Madison County.

Hail in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 16:05:00 to 04-APR-11 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SESSUMS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 16:25:00 to 04-APR-11 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Walnut sized hail was reported southwest of the Arlington community.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRENADA, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 12:35:00 to 04-APR-11 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWEET HOME
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down on Carrollton Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 16:30:00 to 04-APR-11 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOUCHSTONE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

NWS Storm Survey team determined that straight line winds caused a roof to be blown off of a house. Several trees were blown down near Old Pearl in far northwestern Simpson county.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 17:30:00 to 04-APR-11 17:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A swath of damaging thunderstorm winds affected portions of central Newton County from Newton to one mile west of Experiment Station Road east northeast of Newton. Some trees were blown down on Highway 15 around Newton. Trees were also blown down on a car and a house in Newton. Some additional trees were down across several streets and roads east northeast of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 16:13:00 to 04-APR-11 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL SPGS
Magnitude: 68.00 EG
Property damage: 230.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A swath of damaging thunderstorm winds affected areas from Crystal Springs to around Hopewell. Numerous trees were blown down with one on a house at Crystal Springs. Several trees were also blown down around Hopewell with a few across area roads. One person was killed when he crashed into a tree which was across the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 15:15:00 to 04-APR-11 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE YAZOO
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 65.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Roof damage occurred to structures on Fletchers Chapel and Myrleville Roads.

Hail in WASHINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 14:13:00 to 04-APR-11 14:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLANDALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 17:55:00 to 04-APR-11 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKAHOLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree limb had blown down through the roof of a home along Ray Boone Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 15:45:00 to 04-APR-11 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROXIE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down on roads across the county, especially around Meadville. One tree was down on a car.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUMPHREYS, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 14:30:00 to 04-APR-11 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ISOLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were blown down along Beasley-Bayou Road west of Isola.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 16:50:00 to 04-APR-11 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOHNS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A swath of damaging thunderstorm winds had blown down numerous trees in the Cato and Puckett areas.

Hail in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 15:00:00 to 04-APR-11 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLYNN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 16:05:00 to 04-APR-11 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SESSUMS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six trees were blown down in the southeast portion of the county.

Hail in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 15:54:00 to 04-APR-11 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOAKFOMA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 11:25:00 to 04-APR-11 11:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEVELAND
Magnitude: 63.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A steeple was blown off a church on Bishop Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 14:54:00 to 04-APR-11 14:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEECHWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was uprooted with power lines blown down at Wisteria Street and Laurel Street. A school bus was also trapped by power lines.

Hail in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 15:32:00 to 04-APR-11 15:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBUS/LOWNDES CO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 18:05:00 to 04-APR-11 18:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLISVILLE
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A swath of damaging thunderstorm winds was reported from just west to southeast of Ellisville. Significant damage was reported to several structures in the Highway 590 area just west of Ellisville. A roof was blown off of a structure southeast of Ellisville.

Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 17:43:00 to 04-APR-11 17:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: GANDSI
Magnitude: 62.00 EG
Property damage: 55.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A swath of damaging thunderstorm winds affected the southern portion of county from Seminary to near Pickering. Numerous trees were down across the southern portion of the county. A large tree was blown down across Highway 49, which had blocked both southbound lanes along with several other trees down across Highway 49 just a mile or so south of that location.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 14:54:00 to 04-APR-11 14:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMPBELLSVILLE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A few trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 18:05:00 to 04-APR-11 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANDY HOOK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Some trees were blown down in Sandy Hook. Power outages were reported for a short time.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 16:33:00 to 04-APR-11 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: INTERSTATE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Significant flash flooding was reported. Many roads and streets around Columbus were flooded or closed. A shopping center had water in all of its stores. Evacuations had occurred across the center. Several roads in the county were closed due to flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 17:25:00 to 04-APR-11 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIZE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two trees were blown down in Mize.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 16:08:00 to 04-APR-11 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: SINGLETON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Couple of trees were blown down across Highway 35 north of Carthage.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 15:45:00 to 04-APR-11 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: UTICA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several trees were blown down at the intersection of Highway 18 and 27.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 16:31:00 to 04-APR-11 16:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESSON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down around Wesson.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 15:15:00 to 04-APR-11 15:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND GULF
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 130.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A swath of thunderstorm damaging winds affected areas from Grand Gulf to Port Gibson. Multiple trees were blown down with some that had blocked roads near Grand Gulf. More trees were blown down around Port Gibson with three of them across roads. Additionally, a few trees were reported down on Highway 18.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 17:05:00 to 04-APR-11 17:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A swath of damaging thunderstorm winds had blown trees down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 16:35:00 to 04-APR-11 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICE HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down in the Sunchase subdivision.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 17:20:00 to 04-APR-11 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK VALE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A swath of damaging thunderstorm winds affected the southern portion of the county. Some trees and limbs were down around Society Hill. A tree had blown down on a mobile home on River Road south of Prentiss. Otherwise numerous trees had blown down in the southern portion of the county.

Hail in WASHINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 11:20:00 to 04-APR-11 11:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENVILLE FAIRFLD A
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter sized hail was reported along US Highway 82 on the east side of Greenville.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 17:58:00 to 04-APR-11 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAULDING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree limbs were reported down across County Road 16.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUNFLOWER, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 11:30:00 to 04-APR-11 11:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDIANOLA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A swath of thunderstorm damaging winds occurred around Indianola. Several trees were blown down across roads with one tree down on a car. Shingles were blown off a home and several large limbs were blown down around town.

Tornado in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 15:13:00 to 04-APR-11 15:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND GULF
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado first touched down along Highway 573 just south of Cooter Point. It tracked northeast across Highway 892 and 126 and then crossed Highway 65 a few miles northwest of St. Joseph. The tornado then crossed Lake Bruin and traveled north of that lake before crossing the southern end of Lake St. Joseph. The tornado ended as it touched the eastern bank of the river in Claiborne County. Numerous homes...farms and outbuildings were significantly damaged by the tornado. Much of the damage to the homes was to the roofs with many being blown off. A water treatment  plant received major damage and an antebellum home also received significant damage. A grain silo received a huge dent from the tornado and an 18 wheeler was flipped over. Hundreds of trees were snapped and uprooted along the  path and numerous power poles were snapped. One injury was noted northwest of St. Joseph. Maximum winds were around 125 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 15:40:00 to 04-APR-11 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALLARD
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 150.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down across the northern and central portions of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 17:40:00 to 04-APR-11 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLOH
Magnitude: 66.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A swath of damaging thunderstorm winds was reported from Oloh to Sumrall. The roof was blown off of a shed along Oloh Road in the Oloh community. Multiple large trees were also blown down around Sumrall.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 18:00:00 to 04-APR-11 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOVELACE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down with one tree down on a house southwest of Columbia.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 18:07:00 to 04-APR-11 18:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAUREL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tree fell on a mobile home and caused some severe damage to the home.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 16:40:00 to 04-APR-11 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOHNSTONS STATION
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Numerous trees were blown down in the Moaks Creek area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 16:50:00 to 04-APR-11 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOXAPATER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down around Nanih Waiya.

Tornado in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 15:42:00 to 04-APR-11 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: UTICA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado started near Highway 27 north of Utica, where it downed trees along the road. Along Ernie Martin Road, the tornado uprooted or snapped a number of pine trees. The tornado then moved nearly parallel to Tom Collins Road, uprooting a number of large hardwood trees and snapping many pine trees with damage in a convergent pattern. The tornado also destroyed two outbuildings. The tornado dissipated near Berry Road. Maximum winds were around 95 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 17:51:00 to 04-APR-11 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENTERPRISE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A swath of damaging thunderstorm winds affected areas from Enterprise to Stonewall to Quitman. Power outages were reported all across the county from wind damage. Trees were blown down in some areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 15:51:00 to 04-APR-11 15:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRCHILDS XRDS
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several trees were uprooted and snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 17:58:00 to 04-APR-11 18:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 900.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A swath of damaging thunderstorm winds affected the central and southern portions of Lamar County. One home was severely damaged on Sailfish Circle with part of the roof torn off. Five other homes in the area sustain minor damage. Four businesses sustained minor damage in the area. A power pole was blown down and the eaves of an office building were damaged along U.S. Highway 98.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 15:15:00 to 04-APR-11 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE RIDGE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 110.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A swath of thunderstorm damaging winds was observed from north of Natchez to just west of Cranfield. Trees were down in the Roseland Forest area with minor damage to one residence. A small tree was observed on a house along Mullins Road.

Hail in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 15:54:00 to 04-APR-11 15:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAVIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 16:20:00 to 04-APR-11 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC MILLAN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Some trees were blown down around Louisville and just northwest of town on Highway 15.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 16:25:00 to 04-APR-11 16:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEARSON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Scattered trees were blown down from around  Pearl to near Florence.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 15:10:00 to 04-APR-11 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: VICKSBURG
Magnitude: 68.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A swath of damaging thunderstorms winds affected the Vicksburg area. Trees were blown down on power lines at Tucker Road and Oak Ridge Road. Many other trees were also blown down across the county. Three power poles were snapped just east of Vicksburg and a tree fell on a house just north of Vicksburg. Multiple trees were snapped or uprooted along I-20 near mile marker 7.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 17:21:00 to 04-APR-11 17:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five trees were blown down around Forest on Highways 35 and 21.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 17:23:00 to 04-APR-11 17:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Some trees were blown down across Highway 489 south of Union.

Tornado in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 16:36:00 to 04-APR-11 16:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOUCHSTONE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 550.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado developed west of Braxton, near Barney Smith Road, and moved east northeast through northern Simpson County, through the town of Braxton, and then lifted near St. John Road, east of Braxton. Many trees were snapped and uprooted along the path with some down on houses in a convergent pattern along its path.  Some trees fell on vehicles and many power lines were blown down across roads. The tornado was a half to three quarters of a mile wide for most of its path. Maximum winds were around 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 15:24:00 to 04-APR-11 15:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANGE HALL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated 70 mph winds was reported south of Vicksburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 18:15:00 to 04-APR-11 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: VIMVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees and power lines were blown down in southeast Lauderdale County.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 16:08:00 to 04-APR-11 16:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Damaging thunderstorm winds affected areas of Downtown Jackson as well as portions of North Jackson. A tree was blown down along Robinhood Road between State Street and Manhattan Road. Power lines were blown down near Interstate 55 and Fortification Street. A downed tree was reported on a home near the intersection of Hartfield Street and Oxford Avenue in the Fondren District.

Tornado in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 16:48:00 to 04-APR-11 16:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUTH
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado started by downing trees along Cole Drive west of the Ruth community.  The tornado quickly intensified and produced its first area of damage with winds estimated near 100 mph in Ruth.  The awning of a gas station was destroyed, the volunteer fire department building had the back wall blown out, a church had the steeple blown off along with extensive shingle damage, and a number of homes suffered roof damage due to trees falling on them or due to direct minor roof damage.  The tornado continued to move east across southeast Lincoln county and into southwest Lawrence county to the northwest and north of Jayess, causing tree damage.  A few trees here fell on homes, and one fell on an RV vehicle, completely destroying it.  After appearing to weaken northeast of Jayess, the tornado restrengthened after moving east of Mississippi Highway 27.  The tornado again caused damaging indicative of winds of 100 mph along Tom Sistrunk Road.  Numerous large trees were snapped and uprooted, and several homes had minor to moderate roof damage.  The tornado then weakened as it moved east, dissipating just before reaching the border between Lawrence and Marion counties. Maximum winds were around 100 mph. Total path length across Lincoln and Lawrence Counties was 17 miles.
While the damage pattern associated with this tornado had clear tornadic indications with a convergent damage pattern, there was also damage indicative of straight line winds to the west and north of the tornado, primarily from west to north of Ruth.  A number of trees were downed in this area, some on power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 15:30:00 to 04-APR-11 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDWARDS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 170.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A swath of damaging thunderstorm winds affected portions of western Hinds county including the towns of Edwards, Utica, and Bolton as well as some damage around Clinton. Numerous trees were blown down in the western portion of the county. Power lines were blown down at Northside Elementary school east northeast of Clinton. A large tree was blown down along Lakeview Road just east of Clinton.

Hail in ISSAQUENA, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 13:58:00 to 04-APR-11 13:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARDEE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported southeast of Eagle Bend.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 15:17:00 to 04-APR-11 15:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: NATCHEZ
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down on Dunbarton Road and a tree was down on North Palestine Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 15:41:00 to 04-APR-11 15:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: STUMPLEY
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several trees were blown down along Stampley Road towards Highway 61.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-APR-11 15:45:00 to 04-APR-11 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENNIS XRDS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down across Harriston Road just southwest of Redlick.