March 2012 came in like a lion as a large severe weather and tornado outbreak occurred on March 2nd. This outbreak covered a large amount of real estate across the Ohio, Tennessee, and Lower Mississippi River Valleys. This event was driven by a powerful storm system which clashed with unusual instability and wind shear for this time of year.
Across the Jackson, MS service area, quite a bit of severe weather occurred during the afternoon and evening of March 2nd. Large hail was the primary main severe weather culprit as several super cell storms produced golf ball sized hail. There were also a few instances of larger hail, up to the size of baseballs. Other instances of wind damage also occurred from these storms.

Hail in MOREHOUSE, LOUISIANA
From 02-MAR-12 15:00:00 to 02-MAR-12 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

One inch hail fell along Jones Lake Road.

Hail in MOREHOUSE, LOUISIANA
From 02-MAR-12 15:53:00 to 02-MAR-12 15:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOG CABIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were also blown down across a road in the area.

Hail in WEST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 02-MAR-12 16:17:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE KELLY ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were also blown down across Janesville and Brown Road.

Hail in WEST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 02-MAR-12 16:20:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE ROBERTS AR
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Golf ball size hail fell in the Terry community.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEST CARROLL, LOUISIANA
From 02-MAR-12 16:20:00 to 02-MAR-12 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE ROBERTS AR
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was property damage to a farm from the high winds. Barns and storage sheds were heavily damaged or destroyed in the area.

Hail in RICHLAND, LOUISIANA
From 02-MAR-12 17:43:00 to 02-MAR-12 17:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUCKNER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One inch hail fell near Hebert.

Hail in FRANKLIN, LOUISIANA
From 02-MAR-12 18:00:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASKIN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter to golf ball size hail was covering the ground.

Hail in MADISON, LOUISIANA
From 02-MAR-12 18:30:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TENDAL ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in CATAHOULA, LOUISIANA
From 02-MAR-12 20:50:00 to 02-MAR-12 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Ping pong ball size hail fell in the Sandy Lake community.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, LOUISIANA
From 02-MAR-12 18:36:00 to 02-MAR-12 18:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUIMBY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Vehicles were blown off US Highway 65 and Interstate 20, to include a tractor trailer that was blown into the median of Interstate 20 at mile marker 171. Two wooden fences were damaged in the area, and a shop on Johnson Street was damaged. Trees and power lines were also blown down across the eastern portion of Madison Parish.