The combination of a strong upper level disturbance, rich gulf moisture, and good instability helped to develop a strong squall line that moved north out of southeast Louisiana causing scattered hail and thunderstorm wind damage across portions of central Mississippi. The thunderstorm wind damage was mainly in the form of blown down power lines and trees as well as some spotty damage to structures. Hail sizes ranged from a quarter to golf ball size.
Another squall line impacted the region on the 3rd causing additional thunderstorm wind damage to portions of central Mississippi. Lightning also stuck a house in Jones County starting a fire.

Strong Wind in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-12 14:10:00 to 02-APR-12 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One tree was snapped in Seminary.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-12 14:25:00 to 02-APR-12 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: VICKSBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A swath of thunderstorm wind damage was noted from around Vicksburg to Bovina to the Newman areas. Damage consisted of blown down trees. One tree fell on a house along Bowmar Avenue. A couple trees blocked Highway 80 and a portion of Interstate 20. Trees blocked Halls Ferry, Indiana and Porters Chapel Roads.

Hail in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-12 14:12:00 to 02-APR-12 14:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRENTISS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The hail lasted for nearly 15 minutes.

Hail in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-12 14:30:00 to 02-APR-12 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRENTISS ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball size caused some minor roof damage northwest of Prentiss.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-12 14:40:00 to 02-APR-12 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: UTICA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down in the Utica and Learned areas. Some had blocked roadways.

Hail in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-12 14:43:00 to 02-APR-12 14:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIR OAKS SPGS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Golf ball size hail fell along Highway 84 on the east side of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-12 14:45:00 to 02-APR-12 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKHAVEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees, light poles, and power lines were blown down around Brookhaven, as well as out in the county. A tree was blown down on a house northeast of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-12 16:50:00 to 02-APR-12 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLACK HAWK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across Mississippi Highway 17 near Blackhawk. A few trees were blown down along Highway 35 near Vaiden, and a tree was blocking County Road 74 at McCarley Road.

Hail in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-12 19:10:00 to 03-APR-12 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds were also occurring.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-12 14:50:00 to 02-APR-12 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZLEHURST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Damaging thunderstorm winds blew down several trees across the county, including a couple trees down along Interstate 55 and US Highway 51.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-12 14:50:00 to 02-APR-12 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOSO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines and a tree were blown down along Highway 28 near SoSo.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-12 15:05:00 to 02-APR-12 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAGEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Shingles were blown off a outbuilding and limbs were blown down in Magee. Several trees were blown down around the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-12 19:00:00 to 03-APR-12 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A swath of wind damage occurred across Franklin County. A large oak tree was blown over knocking down power lines in Roxie. Trees were blown down on Beach Street in Bude and Yap Street south of Bude.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-12 19:55:00 to 03-APR-12 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRENTISS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of trees were blown down in the area. Pea size hail fell in Prentiss.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-12 20:45:00 to 03-APR-12 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDDOCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree and a power line were blown down in the Hebron community.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-12 20:50:00 to 03-APR-12 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATTIESBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were down around Hattiesburg, including one along I-59 between mile markers 50 and 56.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-12 15:15:00 to 02-APR-12 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on a car on West Northside Drive. Large limbs were blown down blocking the road at Mississippi Street and Congress Street in downtown Jackson.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-12 15:20:00 to 02-APR-12 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANSE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two trees were blown down across Old Highway 49. Another was blown down onto power lines between Florence and Harrisville.

Strong Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-12 15:28:00 to 02-APR-12 15:28:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Measured at Hawkins Field.

Lightning in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-12 21:15:00 to 03-APR-12 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAUREL
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning struck a house resulting in a fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-12 18:50:00 to 03-APR-12 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HEZ)HARDY FLD NATCH
Magnitude: 42.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down in the Foster community.

Hail in JEFFERSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-12 17:50:00 to 03-APR-12 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION CHURCH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail fell for 10 to 15 minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-12 21:20:00 to 03-APR-12 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLISVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A swath of wind damage downed trees along Spur Lane Road, Pecan Grove Road, Monarch Road, and Swamp Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-12 21:00:00 to 03-APR-12 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees and power lines were blown down in Columbia.

Hail in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-12 15:35:00 to 02-APR-12 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOWOOD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Dime to nickel size hail fell along with a few stones to quarter size. Also had wind gust of 44 mph measured by the Automated Surface Observing System.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-12 15:30:00 to 02-APR-12 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOWOOD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A swath of thunderstorm wind damage occurred from west of Brandon to near Pisgah. Siding was damaged on a couple of houses in the Sunchase subdivision in Brandon. A couple of trees were blown down along Mississippi Highway 468 near Mississippi Highway 18. Roof damage occurred to a building at the Jackson Air National Guard base. A large tree was  blown down in the Crossgates community of Brandon. Roofs were blown off of baseball dugouts at Pisgah High School. A shed was destroyed and limbs were blown down in Pisgah. Minor roof damage occurred to a Shell station at the intersection of Highway 25 and Holly Bush Road south of Fannin.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-12 15:35:00 to 02-APR-12 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICE HILL
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

The gust was measured at Interstate 20 and Crossgates Blvd.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUMPHREYS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-12 15:57:00 to 02-APR-12 15:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELZONI
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree and a power line were blown down in Belzoni.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-12 15:45:00 to 02-APR-12 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: YAZOO CITY BARRIER A
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A number of trees were blown down on roads just southeast of Yazoo City.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-12 16:20:00 to 02-APR-12 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIGGTOWN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A swath of thunderstorm wind damage occurred across Leake County. Trees had blocked Highway 35 north of Walnut Grove. Trees were blown down all across the county, particularly the Thomastown and Standing Pine areas. Roof damage occurred to a church in the Thomastown area. Part of the roof was blown off the Edinburg School.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-12 16:35:00 to 02-APR-12 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALLIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across Highway 12 just west of Highway 429. The road was completely blocked. Another tree was blown down on Williamsville Road just south of Kosciusko.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-12 16:52:00 to 02-APR-12 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNSIDE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down across northern Neshoba county. County Road 602 was blocked by a tree.

Hail in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-12 13:30:00 to 02-APR-12 13:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAXTERVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A swath of pea to quarter size hail fell from north of Baxterville to north northwest of Purvis.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-12 13:35:00 to 02-APR-12 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRANFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Kingston Road, Upper Kingston Road, Brooklyn Drive, Cranfield Road, and Bryan Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-12 13:50:00 to 02-APR-12 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORT GIBSON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down county wide.

Hail in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-12 13:50:00 to 02-APR-12 13:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETAL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A swath of hail fell across areas east and northeast of Hattiesburg from the city of Petal to the Sunrise community. Mostly pea to dime size hail fell along with some quarter size.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-12 14:00:00 to 02-APR-12 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAYETTE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees were blown down across state Highway 28 and US Highway 61 in Jefferson county.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-12 14:00:00 to 02-APR-12 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACEDONIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down that blocked Robertson Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-12 15:30:00 to 02-APR-12 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIDGELAND
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A swath of thunderstorm wind damage was observed from Ridgeland to the Farmhaven area. A utility pole was broken along West Washington Street in Ridgeland. Trees were blown down along Steed and Richardson Road, as well as on Old Agency Road near Highland Colony Parkway. Additional trees were blown down along Ebenezer Blvd and Cotton Hill Road, and a tree fell on a car at the intersection of Main Street and U.S. Highway 51. Numerous trees were blown down in the Farmhaven area, and a tree fell on a house on Martin Luther King Drive in Canton.