Showers and thunderstorms developed as a low pressure system moved through the area. Cold temperatures in the upper atmosphere set the stage for these storms to produce large hail. More robust storms and tornadoes occurred south of the area around New Orleans where a more significant event unfolded. During the afternoon, two tornadoes did occur in Central Mississippi, which actually tracked to the southeast. What was unusual for this event, the majority of the storms moved southeast, which is rare for February.

Hail in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-FEB-17 08:24:00 to 07-FEB-17 08:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOSS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-FEB-17 16:07:00 to 07-FEB-17 16:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 350.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado began near Hodges Lane, where a couple of small trees were snapped. The tornado continued eastward snapping and uprooting multiple trees along Old Hillsboro Rd. The tornado reached its greatest intensity as it moved across Little River Road and MS Highway 35. In this area, multiple flea market buildings were destroyed. Two residences were damaged, one significantly by a fallen tree. A shed was destroyed and the roof was blown off a barn. Several trees were snapped or uprooted at this location. The tornado continued eastward across Taylor Road, where it damaged a shed and caused additional tree damage. The tornado lifted just east of MS Highway 21, where some tree branches were broken. The maximum estimated winds were 115 mph.

Tornado in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-FEB-17 17:23:00 to 07-FEB-17 17:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSS HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado started in a wooded area northwest of County Road 20 and traveled southeast where it snapped and uprooted several trees. It also caused damage to the porch roof of a home along County Road 20. The tornado then continued to the southeast of County Road 20 and ended after snapping a few more trees. Maximum estimated winds were 100 mph.

Hail in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-FEB-17 14:22:00 to 07-FEB-17 14:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANTON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Hail in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-FEB-17 15:10:00 to 07-FEB-17 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUDLOW
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-FEB-17 16:15:00 to 07-FEB-17 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALICE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-FEB-17 17:55:00 to 07-FEB-17 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PACHUTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-FEB-17 18:15:00 to 07-FEB-17 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE SOTO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter sized hail fell along County Road 280.

Hail in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-FEB-17 12:09:00 to 07-FEB-17 12:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAYLORSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Hail in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-FEB-17 11:50:00 to 07-FEB-17 11:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-FEB-17 12:07:00 to 07-FEB-17 12:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST JACKSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter size hail fell across Jackson, including along Interstate 55.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-FEB-17 16:32:00 to 07-FEB-17 16:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several softwood trees were uprooted and snapped.

Hail in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-FEB-17 16:26:00 to 07-FEB-17 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZEL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A swath of large hail occurred across southeast portions of Newton County. Golfball size hail was noted around Lawrence and Roberts.

Hail in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-FEB-17 13:48:00 to 07-FEB-17 13:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANGFORD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nickel sized hail fell in the Castlewoods neighborhood.

Hail in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-FEB-17 13:27:00 to 07-FEB-17 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARNETT RES WEST
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A swath of hail fell across northern Rankin County. Half dollar sized hail occurred in Fannin, while quarter size hail fell near Goshen Springs.

Hail in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-FEB-17 15:32:00 to 07-FEB-17 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARNES
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A swath of large hail occurred across northern Leake County, including ping pong ball sized hail north of Renfroe and golfball size hail around Singleton.

Hail in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-FEB-17 15:56:00 to 07-FEB-17 16:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARPERVILLE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A swath of large hail fell across the central and eastern parts of the county. This included two inch hail in Lake, ping pong ball sized near Hillsboro and quarter size in Harperville.

Hail in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-FEB-17 13:20:00 to 07-FEB-17 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON CAMPBELL ARP
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Nickel sized hail fell for about 5 minutes and covered the ground.