A warm front was stretched across the region on April 6th. As a disturbance rode along this stalled front, it brought copious amounts of rain to the region thanks to ample moisture in place. As daytime heating occurred, some storms developed which brought severe weather to the region.

Tornado in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 19:03:00 to 06-APR-18 19:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANGFORD
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado began in a wooded area along Pelahatchie Creek, then tracked east southeastward near Haynes Chapel Road, ending near Lake Road. A few trees were uprooted and several large branches were snapped along the path. Power lines were downed along Haynes Chapel Road. The estimated winds with this tornado was 75mph.

Tornado in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 19:12:00 to 06-APR-18 19:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: LE TOURNEAU
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado began just west of the Mississippi River over a heavily wooded area before moving over Glass Road where numerous large branches and a few small trees were snapped. The tornado reached peak intensity right as it crossed Highway 61, where multiple hardwood trees were snapped. The tornado dissipated over a wooded area just east of Highway 61. The estimated winds with this tornado were 90mph.

Tornado in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 20:27:00 to 06-APR-18 20:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: TILLMAN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down in a wooded area around a mile west of Tillman Road and Forest Grove Road. It caused some tree damage with the outer fringes of the circulation as it first crossed Pattison Tillman Road and northern Forest Grove Road, but most of the actual tornadic circulation touched down near the intersection of Tillman Road and Forest Grove Road. There widespread trees and large limbs were either snapped or uprooted. The tornado continued to the east southeast before crossing Forest Grove Road. There it continued into the woods and creek basin, where survey team was unable to reach. The circulation weakened and the tornado likely lifted as it moved into this area. The maximum estimated winds with this tornado was 90mph.

Tornado in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 20:32:00 to 06-APR-18 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEYTON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down to the northwest of Buckins Creek basin and moved more east northeast, beginning on Moss Down Lane. It continued along a three to four mile portion of Highway 547. This tornado began to widen and caused widespread tree damage all along the path, especially along Highway 547. Hundreds of trees were snapped and uprooted and many power lines were broken or power poles snapped near Mt. Pleasant Road, Coleman Road and Northeast Smith Road. In addition, some homes had trees fall on them or had tin peeled back off of the roof. One 18 wheeler tractor trailer was overturned. The tornado was at its widest along Highway 547 and damaged reached high end EF1 levels. It continued past Northeast Smith Road into another creek basin, causing more widespread tree damage. It continued to Henneberry Road before lifting. The maximum estimated winds with this tornado was 110mph.

Tornado in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 20:46:00 to 06-APR-18 20:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARLOW
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado touched down along just west of Barlow Road. It continued near the intersection of Barlow and Henneberry roads before crossing Hawkins Road. Many large limbs and trees were snapped and uprooted along its path. It continued east-southeast before crossing Hawkins Road. The tornado then crossed into another creek basin and weakened and lifted soon thereafter. The maximum estimated winds with this tornado was 100mph.

Tornado in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 22:01:00 to 06-APR-18 22:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEBRON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down just east-northeast of New Hebron, along Old Hebron Gwinville Road. Some trees were snapped and uprooted in this area. It continued east-southeast towards Silver Swamp Road and New Hebron Janesville Road. More trees and limbs were snapped or uprooted in this area, especially along New Hebron Janesville Road. The tornado continued across Highway 13 and Dale Road, where a few large trees were uprooted in the fields and woods nearby. The tornado lifted soon after before crossing Sugar Ridge Road. The maximum estimated winds with this tornado were 95mph.

Tornado in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 22:33:00 to 06-APR-18 22:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down southeast of Mount Olive just to the west of Linda Sanford Lane, near the intersection of William Warren Road. Some trees were snapped and uprooted along and just west of William Warren Road. It then continued east-southeast before crossing Salem Church Road. Some large limbs were snapped in this area. It then crossed Rocky Valley Road, where some limbs were snapped and a few pine trees were uprooted. Also some minor shingle damage occurred to a home. The tornado became weaker and lifted soon after crossing the road. The maximum estimated winds with this tornado were 90mph.

Tornado in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 22:19:00 to 06-APR-18 22:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT OLIVE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down near the Jefferson Davis-Covington County line along Lucas Hollow Road. It continued southeast, crossing the county line. Some large limbs and trees were snapped and uprooted at this location. It then crossed Lucas Hollow Road again before crossing Leonard Road. A tornado debris signature was indicated on radar in these locations. The tornado uprooted and snapped many trees in this region. It also overturned a small tractor trailer on Oakvale Road and caused some minor shingle damage to a home. After crossing Oakvale Road twice, the tornado lifted before crossing Highway 35. The maximum winds in this tornado was 105mph and total path length was 2.91 miles. The maximum path width was 440 yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 15:36:00 to 06-APR-18 15:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTHAGE LEAK CO ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Pearl Street.

Hail in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 15:46:00 to 06-APR-18 16:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORT GIBSON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A swath of hail fell across the county with the highest hailstone being golfball sized around Port Gibson. Quarter sized hail fell around Carlisle.

Flash Flood in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 20:26:00 to 06-APR-18 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple streets, including Main Street, were flooded in Walnut Grove.

Flash Flood in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 19:15:00 to 06-APR-18 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VICKSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Numerous roads were closed in Vicksburg due to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 21:05:00 to 07-APR-18 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTERY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A portion of Berry Drive flooded.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 22:55:00 to 07-APR-18 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTERY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding occurred on Williams Road at Levy Lane and water was near a house in this area. Flooding also occurred on Old Pearson Road.

Tornado in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 22:18:00 to 06-APR-18 22:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT CARMEL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down near the Jefferson Davis-Covington County line along Lucas Hollow Road. It continued southeast, crossing the county line. Some large limbs and trees were snapped and uprooted at this location. It then crossed Lucas Hollow Road again before crossing Leonard Road. A tornado debris signature was indicated on radar in these locations. The tornado uprooted and snapped many trees in this region. It also overturned a small tractor trailer on Oakvale Road and caused some minor shingle damage to a home. After crossing Oakvale Road twice, the tornado lifted before crossing Highway 35. The maximum winds in this tornado was 105mph and total path length was 2.91 miles. The maximum path width was 440 yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 14:21:00 to 06-APR-18 14:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALLIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down along Highway 12 near County Road 431.

Hail in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 14:40:00 to 06-APR-18 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRANFIELD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Penny sized hail fell in the Cranfield Road area.

Hail in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 14:56:00 to 06-APR-18 14:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROXIE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 15:28:00 to 06-APR-18 15:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONWAY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across Highway 429.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 15:52:00 to 06-APR-18 15:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDINBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down off of Highway 427.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 16:06:00 to 06-APR-18 16:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and power lines were blown down along Marty Stuart Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 16:13:00 to 06-APR-18 16:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONGINO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on a truck near County Road 616 near the intersection with County Road 551. A tree and power lines were blown down along Jefferson Street in Philadelphia.

Hail in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 16:32:00 to 06-APR-18 16:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANDHILL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 17:06:00 to 06-APR-18 17:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A power line was blown down.

Hail in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 17:12:00 to 06-APR-18 17:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: GATESVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter sized hail occurred off of Terry Gatesville Road near the county line.

Hail in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 17:43:00 to 06-APR-18 17:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEBASTOPOL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Funnel Cloud in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 18:17:00 to 06-APR-18 18:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: PUCKETT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A funnel cloud was observed off Warren Hill Road. No apparent damage or debris.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 18:24:00 to 06-APR-18 18:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSE HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A tree was blown down and blocked a road near the Openwood Plantation area.

Flash Flood in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 18:29:00 to 06-APR-18 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRUPP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Flooding occurred along Highway 3.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 18:31:00 to 06-APR-18 18:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree and power line was blown down at North Norrell Road and Jimmy Williams Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 18:46:00 to 06-APR-18 18:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIDGELAND
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Part of a roof was blown off of a business along Highway 51 in Ridgeland.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 18:47:00 to 06-APR-18 18:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOVINA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A few trees were uprooted with large limbs snapped along I-20 in eastern Warren County.

Flash Flood in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 20:45:00 to 06-APR-18 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: KITCHENER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

County Road 216 flooded. County Road 2016 was also washed out by flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 18:53:00 to 06-APR-18 18:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was pushed onto power lines along Northside Drive at Casablanca Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 19:24:00 to 06-APR-18 19:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: VICKSBURG ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A small tree was snapped along Redbone Road.

Flash Flood in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 19:25:00 to 06-APR-18 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON CAMPBELL ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Eight inches of water covered Traceland Drive.

Flash Flood in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 19:45:00 to 06-APR-18 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOSA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water flowed across Pearl Hill Road.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 20:30:00 to 06-APR-18 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONGALOO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash flooding occurred on Ridgewood Road at Sheffield Drive.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 20:40:00 to 06-APR-18 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Flooding occurred in the parking lot of Roses.

Flash Flood in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 17:30:00 to 06-APR-18 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: JONESTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water ponded on roadways between Yazoo City and Benton.

Flash Flood in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 18:53:00 to 06-APR-18 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Street flooding occurred around Walnut Grove.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 20:50:00 to 06-APR-18 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYMOND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred on the Hinds Community College campus on Science Drive and Bill Oaks Drive at Hinds Blvd.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 20:55:00 to 06-APR-18 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding occurred along MS Highway 468 near Airport Road.

Flash Flood in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 21:00:00 to 06-APR-18 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRGROUNDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred on County Road 339 near County Road 404.

Flash Flood in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 21:00:00 to 06-APR-18 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAURELHILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Road 155 was flooded.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 21:00:00 to 06-APR-18 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERIDIAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding occurred on 23rd Avenue, between 20th Street and 25th Street.

Flash Flood in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 21:00:00 to 06-APR-18 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VICKSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Flooding caused a dirt slide on North Washington Street between the Klondyke Trading Post and the entrance to the port of Vicksburg.

Flash Flood in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 21:03:00 to 06-APR-18 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Streets flooded in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 21:13:00 to 06-APR-18 21:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZLEHURST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree or large limb was blown down onto a power line along Jackson Street.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 21:30:00 to 07-APR-18 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICE HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding occurred on Rolling Meadows Circle.

Flash Flood in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 21:30:00 to 06-APR-18 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLUCKSTADT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Flooding occurred on Yandell Road in Gluckstadt.

Flash Flood in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 21:39:00 to 06-APR-18 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STOUT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A vehicle was stalled or partially submerged in flood waters.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 22:18:00 to 06-APR-18 22:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSELLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Three trees were blown down on Old Highway 27.

Flash Flood in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 23:00:00 to 07-APR-18 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUITMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash Flooding occurred on Water Street, West Franklin Street, North Jackson Avenue and East Church Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 23:14:00 to 06-APR-18 23:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LUL)HESLER FLD LAUR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A tree was blown down across I-59, which affected southbound traffic.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-APR-18 22:55:00 to 07-APR-18 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: JOHNS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Gill Road was flooded.