Showers and thunderstorms moved across the ArkLaMiss region during the evening of March 10th into the early morning hours of March 11th. These came ahead of a cold front and intensifying low pressure system. Large hail occurred with these storms, especially in the ArkLaMiss Delta region, but wind damage also occurred into central Mississippi.

Hail in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-MAR-18 17:23:00 to 10-MAR-18 18:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOBDELL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A swath of hail fell across Bolivar County. Nickel sized hail fell near Lobdell while quarter size hail fell near Boyle. Quarter to golfball size hail also covered the ground along Highway 446.

Strong Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-MAR-18 03:00:00 to 12-MAR-18 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Strong northerly winds following a cold front passage caused a large tree to fall across the intersection of East Main and Elm streets.

Hail in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-MAR-18 21:55:00 to 10-MAR-18 21:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAMBA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Quarter size hail covered the ground.

Hail in WASHINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-MAR-18 22:09:00 to 10-MAR-18 22:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINTERVILLE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A swath of hail fell across the county as a severe thunderstorm move from northwest to southeast. The largest hailstone that fell was baseball sized near Metcalfe. Golfball sized hail also covered the ground in Metcalfe. As the storm moved across the southeastern part of the county, quarter size hail occurred eight miles west of Belzoni and golfball sized hail occurred east of Hollandale.

Hail in HUMPHREYS, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-MAR-18 22:57:00 to 10-MAR-18 23:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLEWOOD
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Egg size hail occurred near Isola and golf ball size hail occurred just south of Belzoni as a swath of hail fell from a severe thunderstorm moving southeast through the county.

Hail in WASHINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-MAR-18 23:37:00 to 10-MAR-18 23:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golfball sized hail fell just east of Avon.

Hail in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-MAR-18 22:40:00 to 10-MAR-18 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZAMA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Quarter size hail fell near Zama.

Hail in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-MAR-18 23:43:00 to 10-MAR-18 23:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail of at least quarter size fell in Bogue Chitto.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 11-MAR-18 00:15:00 to 11-MAR-18 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC MILLAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down along Highway 12.

Hail in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 11-MAR-18 00:13:00 to 11-MAR-18 00:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: EBENEZER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail fell across Ebenezer.

Hail in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 11-MAR-18 00:05:00 to 11-MAR-18 00:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMERON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail fell across Pickens.

Hail in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-MAR-18 22:28:00 to 10-MAR-18 22:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: ETHEL
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Ping pong ball sized hail occurred near Zama.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 11-MAR-18 00:45:00 to 11-MAR-18 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was blown down just south of Eden.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 11-MAR-18 01:50:00 to 11-MAR-18 01:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMHAVEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three trees were blown down along the Natchez Trace Parkway near mile marker 128.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 11-MAR-18 02:01:00 to 11-MAR-18 02:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANSDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and fences were blown down across the Ashbrooke subdivision.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 11-MAR-18 02:00:00 to 11-MAR-18 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHARLTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down across Highway 22.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 11-MAR-18 02:10:00 to 11-MAR-18 02:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPROLES SIDING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and multiple large branches were blown down across town.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 11-MAR-18 02:21:00 to 11-MAR-18 02:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: FANNIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down along Highway 471.

Hail in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 11-MAR-18 02:19:00 to 11-MAR-18 02:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARNETT RES WEST
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter to golfball sized hail fell  near Pelahatchie Bay.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 11-MAR-18 02:24:00 to 11-MAR-18 02:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and powerlines were blown down on the south end of Walnut Grove.

Strong Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 12-MAR-18 04:00:00 to 12-MAR-18 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Strong northerly winds following a cold front passage caused a large tree to fall across Hoy Road.

Tornado in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 11-MAR-18 01:37:00 to 11-MAR-18 01:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTONIA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 65.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado started just north of Bentonia and just west of US Highway 49, where minor tree damage was noted. The tornado continued a southeast path through Bentonia. The worst damage was observed along East Railroad Avenue where several large trees were uprooted and several homes were damaged, including considerable roof damage to an old school building. A large tree was uprooted near Highway 433. Maximum wind speeds were around 90mph. It should be noted that this tornado occurred just before the shift from Central Standard Time (CST) to Central Daylight Time (CDT).

Tornado in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 11-MAR-18 01:49:00 to 11-MAR-18 01:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORA LANE ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down northeast of Flora near Perkinson Road and continued a southeast track toward Middleton and Battmore roads, where minor tree damage occurred. Tree damage was also observed near Stokes Road and again near Highway 22 near Persimmon Creek. More tree damage was noted near McMillan Road. The tornado lifted as it approached Lake Caroline. The maximum winds were 75mph. It should be noted that this tornado occurred just before the shift from Central Standard Time (CST) to Central Daylight Time (CDT).