Abundant low level moisture and hot afternoon temperatures allowed plenty of instability to develop during the afternoon and evening hours of June 7th, 2011. Severe storms affected portions of central Mississippi in response with the storms producing wind damage and nickel to golf ball sized hail. The thunderstorm wind damage occurred in the form of tree damage, damaged power lines and power poles. Isolated flash flooding occurred in Forrest County as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 14:34:00 to 07-JUN-11 14:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAUREL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of trees were blown down in Laurel.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 14:40:00 to 07-JUN-11 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRISTERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down just east of Ruth.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 14:45:00 to 07-JUN-11 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees were blown down at Old Brandon Road at Rose Garden, Old Brandon Road at Crestview and Highway 80 at Pirates Cove. Trees were also blown down across Highway 80 just east of the Hinds County Line.

Hail in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 14:52:00 to 07-JUN-11 14:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC LAURIN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter to golf ball sized hail fell all around the Paul B. Johnson State Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 15:00:00 to 07-JUN-11 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLDENBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few power lines were blown down along McNair Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 15:00:00 to 07-JUN-11 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON HAWKINS FLD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A power pole and lines were blown down near Ellis Avenue. Power lines were also blown down at the I-220 overpass at Livingston Road.

Hail in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 15:11:00 to 07-JUN-11 15:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: JAYNESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter size hail fell along Varner Road near the Simpson and Jefferson Davis County line.

Hail in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 15:05:00 to 07-JUN-11 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROXIE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter to golf ball sized hail was reported all around the Roxie Community.

Flash Flood in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 15:06:00 to 07-JUN-11 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EPPS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported at the intersection of J.B. Horne and Pearce Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 15:15:00 to 07-JUN-11 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TILTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees were blown down near Tilton.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 15:25:00 to 07-JUN-11 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENDENHALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down along Airport Road and Athens Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 15:35:00 to 07-JUN-11 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was reported blown down on County Road 280.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 16:10:00 to 07-JUN-11 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICE HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree and power lines were blown down at 108 Prescott Drive. Trees were also blown down at Highway 18 and West Sunrise Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 16:35:00 to 07-JUN-11 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERIDIAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree fell onto a house at the intersection of 37th Avenue and 20th Street. Trees were also blown down onto power lines at 4100 40th Street, and the intersection of 23rd Avenue and 23rd street. A tree was blown down over Highway 80. Dime size hail fell on Valley Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 16:40:00 to 07-JUN-11 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CYNTHIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was blown down along Livingston Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 16:45:00 to 07-JUN-11 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEARNED
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down at the intersection of Oak Street and Bush Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 17:10:00 to 07-JUN-11 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A light pole snapped and transformers were on fire at Old Hillsboro Road and Hillsboro VFW Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 13:44:00 to 07-JUN-11 13:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINOLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down along of Highway 28.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 14:40:00 to 07-JUN-11 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEARNED
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down at the intersection of Oak Street and Bush Road.

Hail in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 15:11:00 to 07-JUN-11 15:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAGEE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter size hail fell along Varner Road.

Hail in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 16:33:00 to 07-JUN-11 16:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAWORTH
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Many large limbs were also blown down.

Hail in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 13:15:00 to 07-JUN-11 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Nickel sized hail was reported at the intersection of Highway 589 and Old Highway 24.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 13:21:00 to 07-JUN-11 13:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALMERS CROSSING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Minor damage occurred to the Police and Fire Training Academy. Power outages occurred south of Hattiesburg. One tree was blown down on Roy Tucker Road and several trees were blown down on John Odom Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 13:35:00 to 07-JUN-11 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZLEHURST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Power lines were blown down in the city. Broadcast media reported that much of the city was without power.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 15:40:00 to 07-JUN-11 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDWARDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A couple of trees were blown down around Edwards.

Hail in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 17:37:00 to 07-JUN-11 17:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADDEN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Walnut sized hail fell in Madden.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 13:44:00 to 07-JUN-11 13:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HBG)HATTIESBURG ARP
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

ASOS measured a wind gust of 62 mph at Bobby L. Chain Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 13:55:00 to 07-JUN-11 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARRISTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down on Highway 28.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 14:02:00 to 07-JUN-11 14:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: (PIB)PINE BELT RGNL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of trees were blown down southwest of the Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport.

Hail in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 17:23:00 to 07-JUN-11 17:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: REVIVE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in SUNFLOWER, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 18:55:00 to 07-JUN-11 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WACO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Shingles were pealed off a roof and lawn furniture was blown across a yard. Dime size hail also fell.

Hail in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 14:34:00 to 07-JUN-11 14:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLINS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail fell on McCarty Lane east southeast of Collins.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 14:29:00 to 07-JUN-11 14:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: UTICA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few  trees were blown down in Utica.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 14:55:00 to 07-JUN-11 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HBG)HATTIESBURG ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down at Camp Shelby, trees were blown down in the Indian Springs and Sunrise areas, and a few trees were blown down along Pierce Road south of Hattiesburg.

Hail in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 14:57:00 to 07-JUN-11 14:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILKINSON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 14:43:00 to 07-JUN-11 14:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRENTISS ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported along Oak Grove Road northwest of Prentiss.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 17:25:00 to 07-JUN-11 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down in a yard off Branson Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-JUN-11 13:44:00 to 07-JUN-11 13:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HBG)HATTIESBURG ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two trees were blown down on John Evan Road.