A powerful spring storm system impacted much of the region on April 2nd. As this system evolved, a severe weather outbreak occurred with many tornadoes impacting portions of Louisiana and Mississippi. In addition, multiple other thunderstorms produced damaging wind gusts, large hail, and significant flash flooding during the afternoon and overnight hours.

Hail in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-17 11:59:00 to 02-APR-17 12:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: THAYER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A swath of hail up to golf ball size occurred across portions of the county, from just north of Bogue Chitto to around Brookhaven.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-17 10:24:00 to 02-APR-17 10:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HEZ)HARDY FLD NATCH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was down across airport road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-17 16:10:00 to 02-APR-17 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWIFTWATER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Bayou Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-17 16:12:00 to 02-APR-17 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: (GLH)GREENVILLE MUNI
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-17 18:49:00 to 02-APR-17 18:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A utility pole was broken off of Justins Way.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-17 19:09:00 to 02-APR-17 19:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLUCKSTADT
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees were blown down, including a large oak tree.

Flash Flood in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-17 19:26:00 to 02-APR-17 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SATARTIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Portions of Highway 3 were under water south of Sataria.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-17 19:50:00 to 02-APR-17 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: THOMASTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on the Natchez Trace Parkway.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-17 20:09:00 to 03-APR-17 03:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYMOND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hinds Boulevard at Bill Oaks drive was impassable due to flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-17 16:15:00 to 02-APR-17 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 9.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two large trees were blown down in Garden City.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-17 16:27:00 to 02-APR-17 16:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEVELAND
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A swath of wind crossed the county and caused damage in Cleveland. One tree was blown down onto a fence in Cleveland.  Trees and power poles were also blown down in Cleveland on Laughlin Road, Yale Street, Memorial Drive, and Moore Avenue. There was roof damage to Country Village Apartments on Yale Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUNFLOWER, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-17 16:24:00 to 02-APR-17 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEATHMAN
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Scattered trees were blown down throughout the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-17 20:43:00 to 02-APR-17 20:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOUSE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across County Road 505.

Tornado in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-17 23:57:00 to 03-APR-17 00:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUCIEN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

As the squall line moved east, a tornado touched down near Lela Smith Road and Calcote Road in eastern Franklin County. The tornado continued east-northeast and was uprooting trees along the path. It then crossed into Lincoln County, where it crossed Zetus Road and Toy Drive. Some minor roof damage occurred to a mobile home in this area where a metal roof covering was blown off. The tornado then crossed Arthur Drive, Jackson Liberty Drive, California Road and Oakwood Lane. Numerous trees were uprooted along the path, with minor roof damage occurring to a barn and multiple homes with roof and siding damage. The tornado was at its strongest with 110 mph winds as it crossed Oakwood Lane, where multiple trees were snapped and uprooted, a tree fell on a home and at least 6 utility poles were snapped. It continued northeast, crossing Oil Field Lane, Sams Road, Lyndie Road and MS Highway 550. Numerous large trees were snapped and uprooted and minor damage to skirting and roofs occurred to buildings and homes along the path. It then crossed near Weeks Lane, Dunn-Ratcliff Lane, Old Red Star Drive and Cade Lane where the tornado widened. More trees were snapped and uprooted and minor shingle and roof damage occurred all in this area before crossing Interstate 55. The tornado then crossed New Sight Drive, US Highway 51, Old US Highway 51 and Tarver Trail. The tornado was near its widest at this or just before this point as many numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, a mobile home had skirting damage and numerous homes sustained minor-moderate roof damage due to loss of roofing material. The tornado turned slightly east near this point and continued east-northeast before crossing Lake Lincoln Drive and Furrs Mill Drive, snapping and uprooting trees along the path before lifting shortly after crossing Furrs Mill Drive. Maximum winds were 110 mph, and the total path length was 17.48 miles.

Flash Flood in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-17 23:04:00 to 03-APR-17 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIXON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was across County Road 125.

Flash Flood in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 02:25:00 to 03-APR-17 05:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOKSEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was flooding on Melvin Leach Road. Flooding occurred on North Hickory Road. Flooding occurred on Turkey Creek Road as well as Riser Creek Road.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 02:30:00 to 03-APR-17 03:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAMASCUS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 21 near Lee's Steakhouse was under water and impassable.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 00:10:00 to 03-APR-17 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST LINCOLN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Straight line wind gusts sporadically downed large trees along West Lincoln Drive between Ramah Trail and Gum Grove Road.

Flash Flood in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 01:00:00 to 03-APR-17 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON CAMPBELL ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Rice Road was closed near Harbor Drive due to flooding.

Flash Flood in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 02:39:00 to 03-APR-17 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUITMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was across Hickory and Willow Streets. A parking lot was flooded on North Archusa Avenue. North Jackson Avenue and Anderson Street were flooded. There were several accidents due to flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 02:45:00 to 03-APR-17 02:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down across a road.

Flash Flood in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 03:17:00 to 03-APR-17 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RALEIGH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A part of County Road 121 was under water and impassable.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 03:20:00 to 03-APR-17 03:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: TATUMS CAMPS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown across Old Highway 24 and blocked both lanes.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 03:27:00 to 03-APR-17 03:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETAL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree and a power line were blown down on Morris Avenue.

Flash Flood in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 03:30:00 to 03-APR-17 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Four streets were flooded in town.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 03:42:00 to 03-APR-17 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

There was flooding at Highways 35 and 80 near Futchs Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 04:30:00 to 03-APR-17 04:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAUREL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down east of Laurel.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-17 16:35:00 to 02-APR-17 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHELBY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-17 18:52:00 to 02-APR-17 18:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: POCAHONTAS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were blown down on Pocahontas Road.

Flash Flood in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-17 19:34:00 to 02-APR-17 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTONIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Both lanes of US 49 were flooded between Bentonia and Big Mound Road. Terrell Road was also impassable due to flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 01:38:00 to 03-APR-17 01:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAYLORSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 9.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down in and around Taylorsville.

Flash Flood in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 03:25:00 to 03-APR-17 05:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAUREL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water backed up into a home on West 21st Street in Laurel. Fifteen homes were threatened by flood waters. A foot of water entered Hardee's on Highway 11. Streets were flooded in Laurel.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 04:05:00 to 03-APR-17 05:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERIDIAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred on Highway 493. There was a water rescue near 24th and 32nd Avenues. There was water over a bridge on Buntin Gunn Road. There was flooding at the intersection of 5th Street and 37th Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRENADA, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-17 17:10:00 to 02-APR-17 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWEET HOME
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

A tree was blown down on utility equipment.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-17 17:50:00 to 02-APR-17 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: VICKSBURG
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down across the county, including in Vicksburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-17 18:40:00 to 02-APR-17 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOLTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A shed was destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-17 20:25:00 to 02-APR-17 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEVILLE
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down across Highway 21.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 00:10:00 to 03-APR-17 03:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUCKNEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple streets in Flowood were flooded and flooding occurred at an apartment complex. The parking lot and cars were flooded at Laurel Park apartments and water rescues were also performed here.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 00:19:00 to 03-APR-17 00:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZLEHURST
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree were blown down near Hazlehurst.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 00:10:00 to 03-APR-17 00:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKHAVEN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down across the county and in Brookhaven. Two trees were blown down on homes along West Lincoln Drive and Dunn Ratliff Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 00:29:00 to 03-APR-17 00:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL SPGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down near Crystal Springs.

Hail in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 00:32:00 to 03-APR-17 00:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL SPGS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ping pong ball sized hail fell on the east side of Crystal Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 00:35:00 to 03-APR-17 00:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GATESVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

This was 4 miles south of Terry.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 01:00:00 to 03-APR-17 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERIDIAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Parts of Old Highway 80 and 65th street was flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 01:00:00 to 03-APR-17 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT CARMEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of trees were blown down on Golden Pine and Highway 13 North.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 01:30:00 to 03-APR-17 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIZE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down along Highway 35.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 01:54:00 to 03-APR-17 01:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOSO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down around Soso. A tree was blown down across Highway 28 and a car ran into it.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 02:10:00 to 03-APR-17 02:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEIDELBERG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 02:15:00 to 03-APR-17 02:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERIDIAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A few trees were blown down in Meridian, including one that fell onto a powerline.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 02:28:00 to 03-APR-17 02:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE SOTO
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on County Roads 280, 514, 140, 690, 680 and 481. A tree and power lines were blown down on County Road 430. Several trees were blown down on Highway 18 east, including a large oak tree that had blown down on a house. A tree was blown down at the intersection of County Roads 341 and 150. A tree was blown down on Highway 18 near Buckatunna Creek Bridge which had both lanes blocked. Several trees and power lines were blown down on County Road 250.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 02:19:00 to 03-APR-17 02:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZERO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Zero Road as well as at the intersection of Aycock and Fisher roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 02:40:00 to 03-APR-17 02:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down at Highway 11 and Butts Road and also at the Kewanne exit.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 04:41:00 to 03-APR-17 05:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAUDERDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Roads near Dalewood Shore Lake were flooded due to overflow from the lake.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-17 20:28:00 to 03-APR-17 03:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOGAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Terry Road near Woody Road was flooded.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-17 21:29:00 to 03-APR-17 03:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICE HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple lanes of I-20 were flooded between Jackson and Brandon. Flooding also occurred along Highways 468 and 469, and Monterey Road. Water also entered homes along Boehle Street.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-17 22:30:00 to 03-APR-17 03:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GULDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred at Highway 80 and Gulde Road.

Flash Flood in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-17 18:21:00 to 03-APR-17 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VICKSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy rain fell for several hours across Vicksburg. This resulted in 6 to 10 inches in accumulation. Some of the rain rates were extreme with an observed amount around three inches in a 45 minute period. Water rescues occurred at Letitia and Meadow Street, as well as on Pemberton Avenue. Flooding occurred along Veto Street and water entered the Vicksburg Police Department building. A mudslide occurred on Dana Road and mud was washed across I-20, which blocked all westbound lanes. Part of the substation on Rifle Road was flooded and this resulted in power outages across the area. Ten homes were flooded, as well as multiple streets around Vicksburg. The Trustmark Bank drive through collapsed during the rain event as well.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-17 21:29:00 to 03-APR-17 03:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred along Williams Road. In addition, a car skidded off the road into a rain-swollen creek during the early morning hours and the female driver was killed. This occurred near MS 469 and Briarhill Road.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-17 23:02:00 to 03-APR-17 01:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOLTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A car on the I-20 Frontage Road took on water.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-17 21:22:00 to 03-APR-17 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONGALOO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A foot of water was over Ridgewood Road at Sheffield Drive. Hanging Moss Creek at Ridgewood Road flooded the roadway near Jackson Academy.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-17 21:29:00 to 03-APR-17 03:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANGFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flooding occurred on several streets north of Brandon, including: Woodlands Drive, Avalon Way, Hugh Ward Boulevard, Pine Cone Cove, Glensview Drive, West Pinebrook Drive, Bradford Drive, Bellegrove Circle, and Castlewoods Boulevard near Lakeland Drive. Both Castlewoods and Mill Creek subdivisions evacuated people and roughly 30 homes had water in them.

Flash Flood in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-17 23:05:00 to 03-APR-17 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 120.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A part of a road was flooded and water got close to a few homes.

Flash Flood in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 01:30:00 to 03-APR-17 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flood waters were in 20 homes on the south side of Canton.

Tornado in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 00:01:00 to 03-APR-17 00:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIAMS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

As the squall line moved east, a tornado touched down near Lela Smith Road and Calcote Road in eastern Franklin County. The tornado continued east-northeast and was uprooting trees along the path. It then crossed into Lincoln County, where it crossed Zetus Road and Toy Drive. Some minor roof damage occurred to a mobile home in this area where a metal roof covering was blown off. The tornado then crossed Arthur Drive, Jackson Liberty Drive, California Road and Oakwood Lane. Numerous trees were uprooted along the path, with minor roof damage occurring to a barn and multiple homes with roof and siding damage. The tornado was at its strongest with 110 mph winds as it crossed Oakwood Lane, where multiple trees were snapped and uprooted, a tree fell on a home and at least 6 utility poles were snapped. It continued northeast, crossing Oil Field Lane, Sams Road, Lyndie Road and MS Highway 550. Numerous large trees were snapped and uprooted and minor damage to skirting and roofs occurred to buildings and homes along the path. It then crossed near Weeks Lane, Dunn-Ratcliff Lane, Old Red Star Drive and Cade Lane where the tornado widened. More trees were snapped and uprooted and minor shingle and roof damage occurred all in this area before crossing Interstate 55. The tornado then crossed New Sight Drive, US Highway 51, Old US Highway 51 and Tarver Trail. The tornado was near its widest at this or just before this point as many numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, a mobile home had skirting damage and numerous homes sustained minor-moderate roof damage due to loss of roofing material. The tornado turned slightly east near this point and continued east-northeast before crossing Lake Lincoln Drive and Furrs Mill Drive, snapping and uprooting trees along the path before lifting shortly after crossing Furrs Mill Drive. Maximum winds were 110 mph, and the total path length was 17.48 miles.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-17 00:10:00 to 03-APR-17 03:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: PISGAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A creek overflowed its banks and flooded a car.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-APR-17 22:30:00 to 03-APR-17 03:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FANNIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred along Bay Pointe Cove.