A line of thunderstorms moved through the region during the evening of March 28. These storms brought tornadoes as well as large hail and straight line winds to portions of central Mississippi in association with a cold front passing through the region.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-MAR-18 18:17:00 to 28-MAR-18 18:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORDYKE
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A swath of damaging winds occurred across northern Yazoo County, which started near Fordyke Road where trees were blown down. A roof was blown off of a home, outbuildings were destroyed and trees and powerlines were blown down off of Shipp Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-MAR-18 18:22:00 to 28-MAR-18 18:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: EBENEZER
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A swath of damaging winds occurred across eastern Holmes County. Trees were blown down along Highway 14 along with some shingle damage to a roof. Several trees were blown down near Holmes County State Park. A few power poles were snapped along Highway 12.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-MAR-18 20:04:00 to 28-MAR-18 20:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUCKNEY
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A swath of wind associated with a severe thunderstorm occurred across portions of northern Rankin County. A tree was snapped along Liberty Road. Shingles were blown off of buildings at the Laurel Park Apartments and small trees were damaged in the area. There was damage to an awning at a gas station off of Luckney Road. There was also shingle damage and a fence blown down at the Garden of Manship subdivision.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-MAR-18 19:48:00 to 28-MAR-18 19:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: MATHISTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down on the Natchez Trace Parkway as well as around Maben. Numerous trees were blown down and the tin was blown off of a barn roof near Mathiston.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-18 07:28:00 to 29-MAR-18 07:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARSON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Damage occurred along East St. Stephens Road due to straight line winds. An open sided shed was lifted and blown apart, and the entire frame of a smaller shed was moved. A wooden swing set was broken and the mast of a small antenna was bent. A few tree branches were broken.

Tornado in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-MAR-18 19:03:00 to 28-MAR-18 19:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: POSSUMNECK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado started out near Highway 19 before the intersection with Highway 440 where it uprooted numerous hardwood trees. It tracked east northeast across Norwood Road and then along Highway 3106 where it uprooted several trees before lifting. The maximum estimated winds were 90mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-MAR-18 19:40:00 to 28-MAR-18 19:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: REFORM
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A swath of damaging wind occurred as a severe thunderstorm moved through the region. Trees were uprooted and minor structural damage occurred at a residence southwest of Mathiston. Trees and powerlines were blown down in Sherwood.

Tornado in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-MAR-18 19:58:00 to 28-MAR-18 19:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This brief, weak tornado developed along Lakeland Drive on the north end of LeFleurs Bluff Golf Course and traveled east along Lakeland Drive, ending near Ridgewood Road. Along the path, a few trees were uprooted and multiple trees were topped, mainly on the north end of Lakeland Drive. Window awnings were damaged at a professional building on Lelia Drive. The maximum estimated winds were 75mph.

Hail in SHARKEY, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-MAR-18 17:15:00 to 28-MAR-18 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A swath of pea to golfball sized hail fell from northwest of Holly Bluff to south of Louise.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-MAR-18 17:57:00 to 28-MAR-18 17:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree and a powerline was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-MAR-18 18:15:00 to 28-MAR-18 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSSING
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down along Highway 12.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-MAR-18 18:16:00 to 28-MAR-18 18:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEECHWOOD
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down across the county. This included along Interstate 20, Nailor Drive, Younton Road, and Heather Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-MAR-18 18:04:00 to 28-MAR-18 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHOCTAW
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-MAR-18 19:39:00 to 28-MAR-18 19:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEIR
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Several trees were blown down, light fixtures were blown away and a fence was blown down near Weir.

Tornado in CHOCTAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-MAR-18 19:28:00 to 28-MAR-18 19:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRENCH CAMP
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 45.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado began near the intersection of Dendy Road and MS Highway 413 where it snapped multiple large tree limbs. The tornado proceeded northeast toward the Natchez Trace where it first crossed Whites Road and uprooted several trees. The strongest winds occurred as the tornado passed over Miller and Rabun roads, and continued along the Natchez Trace Parkway near Stewart Weird Road and Hamrick Road. Numerous large softwood and hardwood trees were uprooted and snapped through this area where winds were estimated at 110 mph. The tornado continued along the Natchez Trace to near Rex Road, causing sporadic tree damage with a few trees snapped and uprooted. The tornado quickly weakened and dissipated over a wooded area south of the Natchez Trace Parkway but before reaching Chester Tomnolen Road.

Tornado in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-MAR-18 20:12:00 to 28-MAR-18 20:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANGFORD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado began near the intersection of Branbury Court and Rusk Road in the Castlewoods community, where it downed a couple of small trees. The tornado traveled east across the Castlewoods Golf Course, where it snapped a hardwood tree and also uprooted a tree. The tornado continued moving east just south of Castlewoods Blvd, snapping limbs along the way. The tornado ended just past Willow Grande Circle, where it snapped some more limbs and threw a trampoline into the trees. The maximum estimated winds were 75mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 29-MAR-18 09:00:00 to 29-MAR-18 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKAHOLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Part of the awning of a home was damaged.

Flash Flood in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-MAR-18 18:35:00 to 28-MAR-18 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: YAZOO CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water covered several roads around Yazoo City.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHARKEY, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-MAR-18 17:25:00 to 28-MAR-18 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHEY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Winds were estimated around 70mph by a storm chaser.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-MAR-18 19:50:00 to 28-MAR-18 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOGAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 9.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tree was uprooted at Belvedere Drive and Dorgan Street. Another tree was was blown down along Howell Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 28-MAR-18 19:53:00 to 28-MAR-18 19:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: MABEN
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down.