Showers and thunderstorms developed in association with a passing low pressure system as warm and unstable traveled north ahead of the system. A squall line that sweeped across the region allowed large damaging hail, strong damaging wind gusts, and some flash flooding to develop.

Hail in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 12:10:00 to 23-MAR-13 12:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLISVILLE JCT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 16:18:00 to 23-MAR-13 16:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSS ROADS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 16:35:00 to 23-MAR-13 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BETHEL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 17:14:00 to 23-MAR-13 17:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUQUALENA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter to half dollar size hail fell along a swath just north of Meridian as a severe storm crossed the area.

Hail in SUNFLOWER, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 17:18:00 to 23-MAR-13 17:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRVIEW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 17:30:00 to 23-MAR-13 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERBERT SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LEFLORE, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 17:40:00 to 23-MAR-13 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELLMOUND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in KEMPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 17:40:00 to 23-MAR-13 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAMASCUS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in LEFLORE, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 17:51:00 to 23-MAR-13 17:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENWOOD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 17:53:00 to 23-MAR-13 17:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: G ALAN CYPRS GRDN AR
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two trees were blown down, roofs were damaged, and a power line was blown onto a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in ISSAQUENA, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 17:55:00 to 23-MAR-13 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRACE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A small shed was blown into a field.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHARKEY, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 18:02:00 to 23-MAR-13 18:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: NITTA YUMA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A roof was blown off a trailer.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHARKEY, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 18:02:00 to 23-MAR-13 18:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANGUILLA
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees were blown down.

Hail in SHARKEY, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 18:02:00 to 23-MAR-13 18:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANGUILLA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in GRENADA, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 18:08:00 to 23-MAR-13 18:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: TROY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down along Pea Ridge Road.

Hail in GRENADA, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 18:10:00 to 23-MAR-13 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRENADA MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 18:12:00 to 23-MAR-13 18:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: EBENEZER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MONTGOMERY, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 18:20:00 to 23-MAR-13 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LILAC
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail was covering the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 18:25:00 to 23-MAR-13 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: YAZOO CITY BARRIER A
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were down. Some power poles were snapped and trees were down on some houses.

Flash Flood in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 18:25:00 to 23-MAR-13 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: YAZOO CITY BARRIER A
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous streets were impassable due to flooding.

Hail in WEBSTER, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 18:40:00 to 23-MAR-13 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALTHALL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 18:45:00 to 23-MAR-13 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: EBENEZER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 19:15:00 to 23-MAR-13 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIAMSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in CHOCTAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 19:20:00 to 23-MAR-13 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ACKERMAN CHOCTAW ARP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 19:20:00 to 23-MAR-13 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOWELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Large tree limbs were blown down.

Hail in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 19:28:00 to 23-MAR-13 19:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARKVILLE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter to hen egg size hail fell in the area.

Hail in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 19:36:00 to 23-MAR-13 19:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 19:38:00 to 23-MAR-13 19:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONGINO
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of trees were blown down.

Hail in KEMPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 19:42:00 to 23-MAR-13 19:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRESTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 20:38:00 to 23-MAR-13 20:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALUE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 20:56:00 to 23-MAR-13 20:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-MAR-13 00:40:00 to 24-MAR-13 00:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTINVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-MAR-13 02:00:00 to 24-MAR-13 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKATIBBEE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WASHINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 16:57:00 to 23-MAR-13 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-MAR-13 18:25:00 to 23-MAR-13 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: YAZOO CITY BARRIER A
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public