A strong upper level disturbance interacted with a very warm and humid air mass in place across the region allowing severe thunderstorms to develop during the early morning, and again during the afternoon and evening of the 13th. Damage due to strong winds and hail occurred as a result of these storms.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUNFLOWER, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-12 07:33:00 to 13-AUG-12 07:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: RULEVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on north Bowden Avenue, and a large limb was blown down at the hospital.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-12 08:40:00 to 13-AUG-12 08:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.60K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large limbs over three inches in diameter down across the area.

Hail in SUNFLOWER, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-12 15:55:00 to 13-AUG-12 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOMBARDY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel to quarter size hail fell along Lombardy Road. Several large pecan limbs were knocked down by the hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUNFLOWER, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-12 16:30:00 to 13-AUG-12 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DREW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Many tree limbs were knocked down throughout town.

Hail in SUNFLOWER, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-12 16:38:00 to 13-AUG-12 16:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: DREW
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter to golf ball size hail fell along Hoard Lake Road. Several large limbs were blown down in the area as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-12 17:25:00 to 13-AUG-12 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVALON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Highway 7 between Avalon and Holcomb.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-12 17:26:00 to 13-AUG-12 17:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOYLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A power line was blown down onto a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUNFLOWER, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-12 17:44:00 to 13-AUG-12 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOCKERY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was blown down across Old Highway 8 in the community of Dockery. A large limb was blown out of a tree in Ruleville knocking out power to the home after falling on power lines.

Hail in SUNFLOWER, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-12 17:55:00 to 13-AUG-12 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Dime to quarter size hail fell in Linn.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEFLORE, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-12 18:40:00 to 13-AUG-12 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCHLATER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was blown down on Highway 442 near Schlater. Power outages occurred in Itta Bena.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-12 18:48:00 to 13-AUG-12 18:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOMMERVILLE COMMUNIT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Highway 35 near Vaiden. Power outages occurred in Vaiden.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUNFLOWER, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-12 18:50:00 to 13-AUG-12 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC DANIELS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Highway 49 between Indianola and Sunflower.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-12 18:50:00 to 13-AUG-12 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDRIX SIDING
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter to ping pong ball size hail fell between Winona and Kilmichael.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-12 19:10:00 to 13-AUG-12 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: KILMICHAEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees and power lines were blown down along Vaiden Kilmichael Road.

Hail in SUNFLOWER, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-12 19:15:00 to 13-AUG-12 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACKMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Quarter size hail fell near Moorehead.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-12 19:15:00 to 13-AUG-12 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: KILMICHAEL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail fell just southwest of Kilmichael.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-12 19:30:00 to 13-AUG-12 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: POPLAR CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down along Highway 413.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-12 20:06:00 to 13-AUG-12 20:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: ACKERMAN CHOCTAW ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Cummings Road and South Union Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-12 21:25:00 to 13-AUG-12 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: KOSCIUSKO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree and a power line were blown down at Highway 12 and Jackson Street. Power lines were blown down at north Jackson Street and east Adams Street, and Stewart Street and east North Street. A tree was blown down on Highway 43 South.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-12 22:00:00 to 13-AUG-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOWELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down along Highway 43 North.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-12 22:55:00 to 13-AUG-12 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: THOMASTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down at Highway 429 and Natchez Trace Parkway. Another tree was blown down at Conway Road and Highway 429.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-12 23:25:00 to 13-AUG-12 23:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMHAVEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down on Highway 17 and Sweet Wright Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-12 23:45:00 to 13-AUG-12 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUSCOLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down at Highway 487 and Highway 500 in Tuscola.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 14-AUG-12 00:15:00 to 14-AUG-12 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROSPECT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down along Highway 492.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-12 18:45:00 to 13-AUG-12 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINERVA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Lodi Road near Winona.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRENADA, MISSISSIPPI
From 13-AUG-12 08:10:00 to 13-AUG-12 08:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUBARD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Holcomb-Sweethome Road.