Showers and thunderstorms developed in association with an upper level trough that moved through the Mid-South during the afternoon hours of March 18th, 2013. Some storms became severe across North Mississippi producing large hail and damaging winds.

Hail in MONROE, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-MAR-13 13:05:00 to 18-MAR-13 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Ping pong size hail fell near the Monroe and Lowndes county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-MAR-13 11:45:00 to 18-MAR-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MYRTLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight line winds knocked down trees between Myrtle and Ingomar. Several homes sustained shingle damage. A pine tree fell on a house west of New Albany. A church was also damaged in Ingomar. Power lines were also knocked down in the area.

Hail in CHICKASAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-MAR-13 12:20:00 to 18-MAR-13 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: THELMA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half dollar size hail fell north of Houston.

Thunderstorm Wind in TISHOMINGO, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-MAR-13 12:30:00 to 18-MAR-13 12:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLTS SPUR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight line winds knocked down trees along Highway 365 near Holts Spur.

Hail in MONROE, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-MAR-13 12:54:00 to 18-MAR-13 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABERDEEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in MONROE, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-MAR-13 12:46:00 to 18-MAR-13 12:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMORY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Dime to quarter size hail fell near Amory.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-MAR-13 12:00:00 to 18-MAR-13 12:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRUCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds knocked down trees and power lines across much of Calhoun County.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-MAR-13 12:54:00 to 18-MAR-13 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABERDEEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds knocked down large trees between Aberdeen and Greenwood Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-MAR-13 12:46:00 to 18-MAR-13 12:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMORY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds knocked down large trees in Amory.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-MAR-13 12:18:00 to 18-MAR-13 12:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALTILLO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight line winds knocked several trees and power lines down between Saltillo and Tupelo. One barn was damaged near Saltillo. Several structures in Tupelo sustained minor damage. A tractor trailer was blown over as well. A tree also fell onto a house near Baldwyn.

Thunderstorm Wind in YALOBUSHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-MAR-13 11:20:00 to 18-MAR-13 11:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Straight line winds uprooted trees near Oakland.

Thunderstorm Wind in ITAWAMBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-MAR-13 12:45:00 to 18-MAR-13 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Straight line winds uprooted pine trees east of Fulton. One pine tree fell on a house causing damage. A tin roof was blown off a barn as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHICKASAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 18-MAR-13 12:20:00 to 18-MAR-13 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOULKA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Straight line winds knocked down trees and power lines between New Houlka and Houston.