An area of low pressure developed over southeast Louisiana and moved east along a warm front which stretched across southeast Mississippi. This eventually caused a strong cold front to sweep through the region with numerous showers and thunderstorms. This storm system combined with cold temperatures aloft and triggered severe storms that produced quite a bit of hail along with some scattered reports of wind damage. Multiple reports of golf ball sized hail occurred with the largest hail size being tennis ball size. The most intense storm occurred over central sections of Mississippi, roughly across northeast Copiah County and northwest Simpson County. Here, a very intense downburst occurred with winds up to 110 mph which downed dozens of trees. Large hail was wind driven and many trees were stripped of there leaves. Outside of the severe storms, several storms moved over the same locations which resulted in heavy rainfall which led to some flash flooding generally within the I-20 corridor.

Lightning in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 05:05:00 to 29-MAR-11 05:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: YAZOO CITY BARRIER A
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning strike caused a house fire. The fire did severe damage to the house causing a fatality.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 20:10:00 to 29-MAR-11 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDINBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown down on the Edenburg Attendence Center.

Hail in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 20:25:00 to 29-MAR-11 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHILADELPHIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail fell in Philadelphia.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 19:26:00 to 29-MAR-11 19:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEARNED
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A swath of damaging thunderstorm winds occurred from Learned to Raymond where numerous trees were blown down. Most of the trees were blown down around Learned.

Hail in GRENADA, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 20:55:00 to 29-MAR-11 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOW SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter size hail fell along U.S. 51 near Geeslin Corner.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 20:20:00 to 29-MAR-11 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL SPGS
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous trees and power poles were blown down from around Crystal Springs up toward the Hinds County border. Some of the trees were blocking roads in the city of Crystal Springs. A few trees fell onto I-55 just north of the city. An NWS Storm Survey team estimated 90 mph winds snapped and uprooted numerous trees around Crystal Springs. Some of the fallen trees caused damage to houses.  A metal building was damaged with the walls blown out just east northeast of Crystal Springs.

Lightning in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 20:18:00 to 29-MAR-11 20:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDINBURG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning struck a tree next to the Edinburg Attendance Center. Debris from the tree damaged the building breaking a few windows.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 19:50:00 to 29-MAR-11 19:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOGAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A swath of wind damage began along Woody Dr where several large trees were blown down. The damage continued into Rankin County.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 18:40:00 to 29-MAR-11 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLAWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down with one on a mobile home that damaged the roof.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 19:15:00 to 29-MAR-11 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPEWELL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Penny sized hail was also reported at Hopewell.

Hail in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 19:29:00 to 29-MAR-11 19:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: LILLIAN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A swath of 1 to 1.5 inch hail fell from west of Harperville to the county line just south of Walnut Grove. The swath continued into Leake County.

Hail in LEFLORE, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 20:23:00 to 29-MAR-11 20:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENWOOD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter size hail fell in Greenwood.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 20:25:00 to 29-MAR-11 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: TERRY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down across the road near the intersection of Midway Road and Haley Road. Trees were blown down across the road at Old Highway 51 and Sawmill Road. A mobile home was pushed off its foundation and a barn was nearly destroyed. Numerous trees were downed in the area, along with a few power poles.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 21:01:00 to 29-MAR-11 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GROVETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Eight houses and several roads flooded due to heavy rain in Morton. US Highway 80 was closed in two different places due to flooding and several roads had water covering the roadway in western Scott County. Several vehicles were flooded in Morton.

Hail in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 20:07:00 to 29-MAR-11 20:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Quarter size hail fell in Pineville.

Hail in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 20:30:00 to 29-MAR-11 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEARL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A swath of quarter to golf ball sized hail accumulated ranging from 4 inches to nearly a foot deep. This hail stripped the leaves from trees and caused damage to siding as it was wind driven by 100-110 mph winds.

Flash Flood in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 22:30:00 to 29-MAR-11 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND GULF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain flooded a portion of Bald Hill Road.

Flash Flood in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 23:30:00 to 30-MAR-11 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few roads flooded around Crystal Springs due to the heavy rain. 4.14 inches of rainfall was reported as a storm total.

Hail in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 21:13:00 to 29-MAR-11 21:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEENS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail fell in Steens.

Hail in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 20:00:00 to 29-MAR-11 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOWOOD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter sized hail fell just southwest of the Jackson-Evers Airport.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 22:00:00 to 30-MAR-11 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANGFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was reported across Coon Hunters Road. Water was reported across a portion of Stradford Drive.

Hail in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 19:28:00 to 29-MAR-11 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEARNED
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A swath of quarter to golf ball size hail fell from near Learned to just east of Raymond.

Hail in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 17:37:00 to 29-MAR-11 17:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASEYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Pea to quarter sized hail occurred at Caseyville.

Hail in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 17:43:00 to 29-MAR-11 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEETSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Golf ball sized hail was observed southwest of Hazelhurst.

Hail in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 18:00:00 to 29-MAR-11 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIVIDE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A swath of golf ball sized hail occurred east of Jayess.

Hail in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 18:25:00 to 29-MAR-11 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL SPGS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golf ball sized hail occurred at Crystal Springs and moved into southeast Hinds County.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 20:00:00 to 29-MAR-11 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOGAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy rain caused a portion of Interstate 55 to flood near exit 90.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 20:25:00 to 29-MAR-11 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALUE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Heavy rain caused flooding at the intersection of Mickie Drive and Hillcrest Drive, along Coon Hunters Road, and along Stratford Drive.

Hail in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 18:30:00 to 29-MAR-11 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALLOWAY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golf ball sized hail was reported along the Warren and Claiborne county line west of Rocky Springs.

Hail in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 18:35:00 to 29-MAR-11 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANCURE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball sized hail occurred around Terry.

Hail in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 18:43:00 to 29-MAR-11 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITES
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A swath of golf ball size hail moved into the county from Hinds County occurring from near Florence to Brandon. Hail covered the ground at some locations.

Hail in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 19:00:00 to 29-MAR-11 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUBY
Magnitude: 2.25 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A swath of quarter to hen egg size hail fell across northeastern Copiah County near Hopewell.

Hail in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 19:15:00 to 29-MAR-11 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GATESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Half dollar sized hail was observed along Gatesville Road in Gatesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 19:07:00 to 29-MAR-11 19:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUBY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down along Sandy Yarn and Brushy Creek Roads. NWS employees estimated wind gusts of 60 mph along Highway 27. Several large limbs were downed.

Hail in SUNFLOWER, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 19:24:00 to 29-MAR-11 19:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAILE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter size hail fell two miles north of the county line and one mile east of Highway 49 west.

Hail in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 20:16:00 to 29-MAR-11 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL SPGS
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A swath of quarter to tennis ball size hail fell across northeastern Copiah County, and then moved into northwestern Simpson County. Tennis ball size hail fell along County Line Road, and quarter size hail fell in the city of Crystal Springs.

Hail in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 18:30:00 to 29-MAR-11 18:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLEN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golf ball sized hail was reported along the Warren and Claiborne county line west of Rocky Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 20:40:00 to 29-MAR-11 20:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEARL
Magnitude: 96.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A macroburst occurred in northwest Simpson County along Old Pearl Road, Crisco Road and Lewis Road. Numerous hardwood and softwood trees were uprooted and snapped. Several trees were blown down on homes and outbuildings. Several power poles were snapped in the area, and several homes had significant roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 19:52:00 to 29-MAR-11 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLAIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A swath of wind damage moved out of Hinds County. A tree was downed onto Old Brandon Road at El Dorado Road.

Hail in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-11 19:38:00 to 29-MAR-11 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT GROVE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A swath of quarter to walnut sized hail moved out of Scott County across Walnut Grove.