An outbreak of severe thunderstorms occurred on May 4th. An initial round of supercell thunderstorms that morning brought several brief tornadoes to the area along with a few instances of damaging winds. The main round of storms occurred during the afternoon in the form of an intense line of storms. Widespread wind damage occurred with embedded swaths of significant damaging winds up to 80 mph. This resulted in numerous downed trees, power lines and infrastructure damage. Seven tornadoes also occurred within the squall line.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 14:36:00 to 04-MAY-21 14:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARKVILLE BRYAN ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down including one that fell on power lines on Cardinal Lane and another across New Light Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 14:34:00 to 04-MAY-21 14:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARKVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down across Water Well Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 14:18:00 to 04-MAY-21 14:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: STURGIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Sturgis Maben Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 14:22:00 to 04-MAY-21 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROSPECT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A line of severe thunderstorms brought damaging winds to northern Newton County. Numerous trees were blown down along Highway 492. A shed was also destroyed in Union.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 14:23:00 to 04-MAY-21 14:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: KITCHENER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down in the Sebastopol area.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 14:40:00 to 04-MAY-21 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHILADELPHIA
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A 75mph wind gust was measured at the Neshoba County Emergency Operations Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 15:08:00 to 04-MAY-21 15:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two cars at a restaurant drive thru sustained damage when an anchored tent with metal poles was collapsed by the wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 14:29:00 to 04-MAY-21 14:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAUGHN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across Watts Lane.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 12:25:00 to 04-MAY-21 12:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST ANN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tree and several large limbs were blown down along Red Dog Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEFLORE, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 12:56:00 to 04-MAY-21 12:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous large tree limbs were blown down around the city of Greenwood, including several that fell on and damaged homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEFLORE, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 12:42:00 to 04-MAY-21 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCHLATER
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 175.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An extensive swath of wind damage occurred across the Schlater area. Numerous trees were downed, 10 light poles snapped, several homes damaged by falling trees along with several irrigation pivots that were rolled.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 13:59:00 to 04-MAY-21 14:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: THOMASTOWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A line of severe thunderstorms moved through Leake County on the afternoon of May 4th. These storms resulted in several trees being blown down across north central Leake County.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 14:45:00 to 04-MAY-21 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree fell onto a power line bringing down the line in addition to two other poles. A large tree limb also fell through the roof of a nearby home.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 14:43:00 to 04-MAY-21 15:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCHAMBERVILLE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 1.38M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A line of severe thunderstorms with 60-80mph winds moved through Lauderdale County on the afternoon of May 4th. These winds resulted in a swath of extensive damage across the county with numerous trees and power lines downed. In addition, at least 50 homes received damage and the roof of an apartment complex was blown off. The ASOS at Meridian Key Field measured a 61mph gust while the ASOS at Naval Meridian measured a 65mph gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in KEMPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 14:09:00 to 04-MAY-21 14:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEVELAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down on Mississippi Highway 16 just east of Mississippi Highway 493.

Thunderstorm Wind in KEMPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 15:00:00 to 04-MAY-21 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOOBA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down, including one that fell on the roof of a house.

Tornado in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 13:07:00 to 04-MAY-21 13:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDARS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado developed southeast of Tallulah and south of I-20 over open fields and quickly reached EF-1 intensity as it overturned an irrigation pivot south of LA Highway 602. It continued east southeastward snapping several tree limbs and small trees and damaging multiple outbuildings. Two utility poles were snapped near the base along Hodge Rd, and two additional irrigation pivots were overturned east of this location. Trees were snapped along the Mississippi River levee, then the tornado continued across the river into Mississippi. The tornado crossed US 61 near Magnolia Rd and Wilbert Ln, producing mainly tree limb damage with a few trees uprooted or snapped and a carport damaged, then continued eastward across the Dana Rd area. Intensity increased somewhat as the tornado crossed Fisher Ferry Rd and moved along Nailor Rd, with more concentrated tree damage in this area and structural and vehicle damage primarily associated with falling trees and tree limbs. Before reaching Halls Ferry Rd, the tornado began to weaken with damage mainly limited to large tree branches down and uprooted or snapped trees becoming more sporadic. It lifted before reaching Halls Ferry Rd, but strong non-tornadic winds continued east of this location with additional tree damage occurring over a large area. The tornado path length was 17.73 miles. The maximum estimated winds of the tornado was 105 mph, which occurred in Warren County.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 15:24:00 to 04-MAY-21 15:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LUL)HESLER FLD LAUR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down along Queensburg Avenue in Laurel.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 15:55:00 to 04-MAY-21 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: OVETT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down in the Ovett area.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 14:45:00 to 04-MAY-21 14:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMLET
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A line of severe thunderstorms moved through Jasper County on the afternoon of May 4th. Several trees were downed along a swath from the Louin and Bay Springs area into central Jasper County. A home was also damaged by falling trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 13:15:00 to 04-MAY-21 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHACKLEFORD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were downed along Highway 49.

Tornado in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 08:01:00 to 04-MAY-21 08:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELPINE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This supercell tornado developed in southern Rankin County along the Rankin and Simpson County Line. The tornado touched down along Myers Road as a low end EF1 with winds around 90mph. Tree damage was observed with uprooting and snapping occurring in this region. The tornado then crossed Highway 49 and went into the Piney Woods School area, where high end EF0 damage around 70-85mph occurred. Some shingles were damaged to a home and tree damage continued. The tornado began a slight eastward turn before Clara Foote Road and St. Johns Road. The tornado remained similar intensity in this region before turning back northeast and causing minor damage to a shed outbuilding and small branches broken in the Cato area. The tornado lifted around Cato Road. The maximum estimated winds were 90 mph.

Tornado in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 13:24:00 to 04-MAY-21 13:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORANGE HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This mesovortex tornado began just past the Farr Road line to the northwest of Brownsville. The tornado surged southeast along North John Warren Road, Alexander Road, Coxs Ferry Road causing tree damage, including large limbs snapped & uprooting trees. More widespread damage occurred in the Brownsville area near Trotter Road and State Highway 22, where a tornado debris signature was observed on radar and the tornado began to strengthen. A shed was destroyed from falling limbs as well near here. The tornado continued southeast along Lorance Road, McGuffee Road, Clinton Tinnin Road, N Ratliff Road and Pinehaven Drive/Highway 49 N. Winds began to strengthen to a high end EF1, nearly 100mph, in this region, where widespread damage
to softwood and hardwood trees occurred. Some trees fell on powerlines and a powerpole was broken near Highway 49 N. The tornado continued at this strength southeast over MacLean Road and along W County Line Road, Billy Bell Road, Natchez Trace Parkway and into NW Jackson bordering the Madison County Line. The tornado uprooted and snapped numerous trees, causing damage residential homes and outbuildings in NW Jackson just before crossing Livingston Road, Lakeover Road and Watkins Drive/Hwy 220. The tornado then crossed the densely packed residential areas near Beasley Road and Hanging Moss Road, causing widespread tree and damages to residence and near Callaway High School. Winds were estimated at high end EF1, around 100-110mph, in this area. The tornado then cross N State Street, Briarwood Drive and Interstate 55. A tree fell on an 18 wheeler cab, causing major damage. Peeling of metal siding was observed to a business along Briarwood as well. The tornado continues southeast along Ridgewood Road, Old Canton Road, Westbrook Road and Sedgwick Drive/Harrow Drive. In this area the tornado remained intense EF1 around 90-110mph. Tree damage occurred all through this area and quite a few homes were damaged, some major, from falling trees. One home was split in half from a falling tree in this area. A power pole was snapped in this area, leading to some high end EF1 damage. This tornado continued southeast across the Hinds/Rankin County Line and Pearl River bottom before crossing into portions of northern Flowood. Some large limbs were snapped and a few softwood trees fell into  homes in the Laurelwood Subdivision. One home was destroyed and split in half from falling tree. High end EF0 damage around 80-85mph was estimated in this region. The tornado continued southeast before turning east-southeast, crossing Flowood Drive, Lakeland Drive and straddling Luckney Road. Some minor tree damage occurred from falling limbs and small trees, with highest winds around high end EF0. A tree was uprooted along Lakeland Drive and Luckney Road intersection, with a few more down along Luckney and Riverbend Drive and lifted shortly before crossing Highway 471. Maximum estimated winds were 110 miles per hour for the tornado, which occurred in northeast Hinds County. Total path length was 30.70 miles and maximum width was 880 yards, which occurred in Hinds County.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 13:32:00 to 04-MAY-21 13:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: COXBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree and power line were blown down in the Coxburg community.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 13:42:00 to 04-MAY-21 13:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was downed across Highway 14.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRENADA, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 13:03:00 to 04-MAY-21 13:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEFLORE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A line of severe thunderstorms produced a swath of 70-75mph winds across central and western portions of Grenada County on the afternoon of May 4th. Numerous trees and power lines were downed along with a shed that had its roof torn off. In particular, much of this damage occurred in the Sweethome community where some of this wind damage created a swath of three to four miles long and a mile wide.

Hail in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 07:05:00 to 04-MAY-21 07:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL SPGS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Half dollar size hail fell in Crystal Springs.

Tornado in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 14:06:00 to 04-MAY-21 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPROLES SIDING
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado began in a wooded area to the west of Highway 13 on the northwest side of Lena. A few large tree branches were snapped and a pine tree was uprooted as the tornado crossed Highway 13. Additional tree branches were snapped along with several more trees uprooted along Grand Ave. The tornado continued east crossing Ealy Road where large branches were snapped. The tornado began to intensify and widen as it crossed Storm Road where several softwood trees were snapped along with hardwoods uprooted. The tornado reached peak intensity and its widest width as it crossed the intersection of Morgan Road, Highway 500 and Drystone Road. Here, numerous trees were snapped or uprooted including the majority of trees in a stand of mature growth softwoods and hardwoods. Maximum winds were estimated to be 110mph in this stand of trees. The tornado maintained high end EF-1 strength as it crossed Lindsay Road and moved through bottom land along Tuscolameta Creek. After crossing the creek, the
tornado moved through Walnut Grove where numerous softwood and hardwood trees were either snapped or uprooted. This damage remained consistent with a high end EF-1 tornado. A gas station canopy along the southern edge of the tornadic circulation also
sustained damage. Additional trees were uprooted along Gunter Road and across farmland to the south of Old Salem Road. The tornado weakened and narrowed as it entered a large wooded area along Bilbrow Road and Lewis Road where mainly large limbs were snapped along with sporadic softwood trees uprooted. A few large limbs were snapped further east along Gomillion Road and a piece of sheet metal was peeled off a barn. The tornado dissipated in a wooded area along Hurricane Creek prior to reaching Highway 487. Maximum estimated winds were 110 miles per hour.

Hail in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 12:03:00 to 04-MAY-21 12:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Dime to quarter size hail fell in Crystal Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 14:08:00 to 04-MAY-21 14:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPEWELL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was downed in the Hopewell community.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 13:58:00 to 04-MAY-21 13:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALLMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down in the Gallman area.

Flash Flood in CLAY, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 10:00:00 to 04-MAY-21 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRIFFITH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall of 4-6 inches resulted in numerous roads flooded across the county, several of which were closed.

Tornado in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 13:22:00 to 04-MAY-21 13:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE YAZOO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado began off Highway 49 along Fletchers Chapel Road near the Dover community. The storm tracked east across Old Dover and Paradise roads snapping large limbs and uprooting trees. The storm was most intense along Myrleville Road, where winds estimated at 85 mph snapped hardwood and softwood trees. Several large hardwood trees were also uprooted. The storm continued to cause damage, uprooting more trees and snapping large limbs across Luther Davis Road, Highway 433 and Scotland Road. The storm dissipated in a wooded area between Scotland Road and Fugates Road. The tornado was rated an EF-0 with maximum wind speeds of 85 mph.

Tornado in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 14:43:00 to 04-MAY-21 14:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUFFEE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado began along Hopewell Road then tracked northeastward along E L Johnson Road and across Chunky Duffee Road just south of the Duffee community. It crossed into northwestern Lauderdale County and ended near MS Highway 494. Along the path, several trees were uprooted or snapped and several large branches were broken. At least three sheds or outbuildings sustained roof damage along the path. Maximum estimated winds were 90 miles per hour, which occurred in Newton County. Total path length was 5.54 miles .

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 10:30:00 to 04-MAY-21 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITES
Magnitude: 40.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees fell onto power lines as a result of saturated soils and gusty winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 15:00:00 to 04-MAY-21 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENTERPRISE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down onto homes at Center Street and Pine Street in Enterprise. Multiple additional trees were also downed in the Enterprise and Stonewall areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 15:03:00 to 04-MAY-21 15:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: STONEWALL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Estimated 70mph wind gusts resulted in the collapse of multiple brick walls at the Old Burlington Mill in Stonewall.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 13:14:00 to 04-MAY-21 13:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND GULF
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Widespread trees and power lines were downed across Claiborne County.

Tornado in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 15:08:00 to 04-MAY-21 15:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOOMSUBA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 55.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado began along I-20/59 just west of the Toomsuba exit, downing large tree branches and uprooting or snapping a few trees as it crossed the interstate and then Will Garrett Road. It then continued across Melvin Swain Road and US 11/80, where the percentage of downed trees and the width of the path increased. Similar damage continued along Dixie Highway Road, Butts Road, and Prisock Road, where a barn had metal panels removed from the roof, a couple of houses had siding damage, and considerable tree damage continued. The tornadic circulation broadened and weakened beyond this point, with the tornado lifting near J O Thomas Road. However, straight line winds continued to down several trees over a wider area downstream around Kewanee and the I-20/59 rest areas. Maximum estimated winds were 105 miles per hour.

Tornado in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 14:46:00 to 04-MAY-21 14:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCHAMBERVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado began along Hopewell Road then tracked northeastward along E L Johnson Road and across Chunky Duffee Road just south of the Duffee community. It crossed into northwestern Lauderdale County and ended near MS Highway 494. Along the path, several trees were uprooted or snapped and several large branches were broken. At least three sheds or outbuildings sustained roof damage along the path. Maximum estimated winds for Lauderdale County were 80 miles per hour and overall maximum estimated winds were 90 miles per hour, EF1 strength, in Newton County. The maximum width was also 400 yards in Newton County. The total path length was 5.54 miles.

Tornado in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 13:41:00 to 04-MAY-21 13:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKY HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This mesovortex tornado began just past the Farr Road line to the northwest of Brownsville. The tornado surged southeast along North John Warren Road, Alexander Road, Coxs Ferry Road causing tree damage, including large limbs snapped & uprooting trees. More widespread damage occurred in the Brownsville area near Trotter Road and State Highway 22, where a tornado debris signature was observed on radar and the tornado began to strengthen. A shed was destroyed from falling limbs as well near here. The tornado continued southeast along Lorance Road, McGuffee Road, Clinton Tinnin Road, N Ratliff Road and Pinehaven Drive/Highway 49 N. Winds began to strengthen to a high end EF1, nearly 100mph, in this region, where widespread damage to softwood and hardwood trees occurred. Some trees fell on powerlines and a powerpole was broken near Highway 49 N. The tornado continued at this strength southeast over MacLean Road and along W County Line Road, Billy Bell Road, Natchez Trace Parkway and into NW Jackson bordering the Madison County Line. The tornado uprooted and snapped numerous trees, causing damage residential homes and outbuildings in NW Jackson just before crossing Livingston Road, Lakeover road and Watkins Drive/Hwy 220. The tornado then crossed the densely packed residential areas near Beasley Road and Hanging Moss Road, causing widespread tree and damages to residence and near Callaway High School. Winds were estimated at high end EF1, around 100-110mph, in this area. The tornado then cross N State Street, Briarwood Drive and Interstate 55. A tree fell on an 18 wheeler cab, causing major damage. Peeling of metal siding was observed to a business along Briarwood as well. The tornado continues southeast along Ridgewood Road, Old Canton Road, Westbrook Road and Sedgwick Drive/Harrow Drive. In this area the tornado remained intense EF1 around 90-110mph. Tree damage occurred all through this area and quite a few homes were damaged, some major, from falling trees. One home was split in half from a falling tree in this area. A power pole was snapped in this area, leading to some high end EF1 damage. This tornado continued southeast across the Hinds/Rankin County Line and Pearl River bottom before crossing into portions of northern Flowood. Some large limbs were snapped and a few softwood trees fell into  homes in the Laurelwood Subdivision. One home was destroyed and split in half from falling tree. High end EF0 damage around 80-85mph was estimated in this region. The tornado continued southeast before turning east-southeast, crossing Flowood Drive, Lakeland Drive and straddling Luckney Road. Some minor tree damage occurred from falling limbs and small trees, with highest winds around high end EF0. A tree was uprooted along Lakeland Drive and Luckney Road intersection, with a few more down along Luckney and Riverbend Drive and lifted shortly before crossing Highway 471. Maximum estimated winds in Madison County were 104 miles per hour. Maximum estimated winds were 110 miles per hour for the tornado, which occurred in northeast Hinds County. Total path length was 30.70 miles and maximum width was 880 yards, which occurred in Hinds County.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 13:23:00 to 04-MAY-21 13:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKY SPGS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down with several roads blocked.

Hail in CHOCTAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 09:05:00 to 04-MAY-21 09:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ACKERMAN CHOCTAW ARP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter size hail fell in the Fentress community.

Hail in CARROLL, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 12:46:00 to 04-MAY-21 12:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARROLLTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Quarter size hail fell in Carrollton.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 12:48:00 to 04-MAY-21 12:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY HILL
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A 58mph wind gust was measured by the ASOS at Greenwood Leflore Airport.

Tornado in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 13:43:00 to 04-MAY-21 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CYNTHIA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 700.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This mesovortex tornado began just past the Farr Road line to the northwest of Brownsville. The tornado surged southeast along North John Warren Road, Alexander Road, Coxs Ferry Road causing tree damage, including large limbs snapped & uprooting trees. More widespread damage occurred in the Brownsville area near Trotter Road and State Highway 22, where a tornado debris signature was observed on radar and the tornado began to strengthen. A shed was destroyed from falling limbs as well near here. The tornado continued southeast along Lorance Road, McGuffee Road, Clinton Tinnin Road, N Ratliff Road and Pinehaven Drive/Highway 49 N. Winds began to strengthen to a high end EF1, nearly 100mph, in this region, where widespread damage to softwood and hardwood trees occurred. Some trees fell on powerlines and a powerpole was broken near Highway 49 N. The tornado continued at this strength southeast over MacLean Road and along W County Line Road, Billy Bell Road, Natchez Trace Parkway and into NW Jackson bordering the Madison County Line. The tornado uprooted and snapped numerous trees, causing damage residential homes and outbuildings in NW Jackson just before crossing Livingston Road, Lakeover road and Watkins Drive/Hwy 220. The tornado then crossed the densely packed residential areas near Beasley Road and Hanging Moss Road, causing widespread tree and damages to residence and near Callaway High School. Winds were estimated at high end EF1, around 100-110mph, in this area. The tornado then cross N State Street, Briarwood Drive and Interstate 55. A tree fell on an 18 wheeler cab, causing major damage. Peeling of metal siding was observed to a business along Briarwood as well. The tornado continues southeast along Ridgewood Road, Old Canton Road, Westbrook Road and Sedgwick Drive/Harrow Drive. In this area the tornado remained intense EF1 around 90-110mph. Tree damage occurred all through this area and quite a few homes were damaged, some major, from falling trees. One home was split in half from a falling tree in this area. A power pole was snapped in this area, leading to some high end EF1 damage. This tornado continued southeast across the Hinds/Rankin County Line and Pearl River bottom before crossing into portions of northern Flowood. Some large limbs were snapped and a few softwood trees fell into  homes in the Laurelwood Subdivision. One home was destroyed and split in half from falling tree. High end EF0 damage around 80-85mph was estimated in this region. The tornado continued southeast before turning east-southeast, crossing Flowood Drive, Lakeland Drive and straddling Luckney Road. Some minor tree damage occurred from falling limbs and small trees, with highest winds around high end EF0. A tree was uprooted along Lakeland Drive and Luckney Road intersection, with a few more down along Luckney and Riverbend Drive and lifted shortly before crossing Highway 471. Maximum estimated winds were 110 miles per hour for the tornado, which occurred in northeast Hinds County. Total path length was 30.70 miles and maximum width was 880 yards, which occurred in Hinds County.

Tornado in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 13:50:00 to 04-MAY-21 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUCKNEY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This mesovortex tornado began just past the Farr Road line to the northwest of Brownsville. The tornado surged southeast along North John Warren Road, Alexander Road, Coxs Ferry Road causing tree damage, including large limbs snapped & uprooting trees. More widespread damage occurred in the Brownsville area near Trotter Road and State Highway 22, where a tornado debris signature was observed on radar and the tornado began to strengthen. A shed was destroyed from falling limbs as well near here. The tornado continued southeast along Lorance Road, McGuffee Road, Clinton Tinnin Road, N Ratliff Road and Pinehaven Drive/Highway 49 N. Winds began to strengthen to a high end EF1, nearly 100mph, in this region, where widespread damage to softwood and hardwood trees occurred. Some trees fell on powerlines and a powerpole was broken near Highway 49 N. The tornado continued at this strength southeast over MacLean Road and along W County Line Road, Billy Bell Road, Natchez Trace Parkway and into NW Jackson bordering the Madison County Line. The tornado uprooted and snapped numerous trees, causing damage residential homes and outbuildings in NW Jackson just before crossing Livingston Road, Lakeover road and Watkins Drive/Hwy 220. The tornado then crossed the densely packed residential areas near Beasley Road and Hanging Moss Road, causing widespread tree and damages to residence and near Callaway High School. Winds were estimated at high end EF1, around 100-110mph, in this area. The tornado then cross N State Street, Briarwood Drive and Interstate 55. A tree fell on an 18 wheeler cab, causing major damage. Peeling of metal siding was observed to a business along Briarwood as well. The tornado continues southeast along Ridgewood Road, Old Canton Road, Westbrook Road and Sedgwick Drive/Harrow Drive. In this area the tornado remained intense EF1 around 90-110mph. Tree damage occurred all through this area and quite a few homes were damaged, some major, from falling trees. One home was split in half from a falling tree in this area. A power pole was snapped in this area, leading to some high end EF1 damage. This tornado continued southeast across the Hinds/Rankin County Line and Pearl River bottom before crossing into portions of northern Flowood. Some large limbs were snapped and a few softwood trees fell into  homes in the Laurelwood Subdivision. One home was destroyed and split in half from falling tree. High end EF0 damage around 80-85mph was estimated in this region. The tornado continued southeast before turning east-southeast, crossing Flowood Drive, Lakeland Drive and straddling Luckney Road. Some minor tree damage occurred from falling limbs and small trees, with highest winds around high end EF0. A tree was uprooted along Lakeland Drive and Luckney Road intersection, with a few more down along Luckney and Riverbend Drive and lifted shortly before crossing Highway 471. Maximum estimated winds in Rankin County were 85 miles per hour, overall maximum estimated winds were 110 miles per hour. Total path length was 30.70 miles and maximum width was 880 yards, which occurred in Hinds County.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 13:19:00 to 04-MAY-21 13:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: SATARTIA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were blown down across Hwy 433 in the Mechanicsburg area.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 13:14:00 to 04-MAY-21 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: YAZOO CITY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were blown down in Yazoo City. Six homes also sustained damage from falling trees. Multiple trees were blown down around Benton and Vaughn. Power lines were also blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 12:10:00 to 04-MAY-21 12:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAUGHLIN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A line of severe thunderstorms with 60-70mph winds moved through Bolivar County on the afternoon of May 4th. These winds resulted in a swath of extensive wind damage, especially across the city of Cleveland and surrounding communities. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, part of a roof was blown off an apartment building, an awning was blown off a gas station and several homes had trees fall onto them.

Flash Flood in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 12:55:00 to 04-MAY-21 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: RENOVA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy rainfall resulted in street flooding throughout the city of Cleveland.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 14:12:00 to 04-MAY-21 14:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: ETHEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down and blocked Highway 14 between Kosciusko and Louisville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 13:59:00 to 04-MAY-21 13:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: KOSCIUSKO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Three trees were blown down in Kosciusko.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 13:25:00 to 04-MAY-21 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTONIA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down around the Bentonia area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 14:31:00 to 04-MAY-21 14:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOXAPATER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down onto power lines in Noxapater.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 14:20:00 to 04-MAY-21 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGH PT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree fell and was blocking Highway 15 near Highpoint Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WEBSTER, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 13:53:00 to 04-MAY-21 13:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLEFONTAINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down across Webster County.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 13:21:00 to 04-MAY-21 13:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIBLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were downed in the Sibley area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 13:28:00 to 04-MAY-21 13:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down around Kingston.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 13:21:00 to 04-MAY-21 13:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE RIDGE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down in the Pine Ridge community.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 11:27:00 to 04-MAY-21 11:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was blown down in Canton.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 12:08:00 to 04-MAY-21 12:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELIZABETH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down onto power lines in the Elizabeth community.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 12:32:00 to 04-MAY-21 12:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERCY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down across Highway 436.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUNFLOWER, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 12:19:00 to 04-MAY-21 12:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRAZIER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power lines were blown down along Highway 488.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUNFLOWER, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 12:32:00 to 04-MAY-21 12:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTONDALE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Power poles were blown down along McCorkle Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 12:15:00 to 04-MAY-21 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHAW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A tree was blown down in Shaw.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 12:17:00 to 04-MAY-21 12:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOYLE
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

The roof of a mobile home was blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 14:33:00 to 04-MAY-21 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A line of severe thunderstorms brought damaging winds to central and eastern Newton County. Multiple trees were blown down along Highway 15 north of Decatur. Trees were also blown down along Chunky-Duffee Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 14:35:00 to 04-MAY-21 14:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWTON OKEEFE ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A line of severe thunderstorms brought damaging winds to central Newton County. Numerous trees were blown down and glass was blown out of a building. Trees and power lines were also blown down in Hickory.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUNFLOWER, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 12:29:00 to 04-MAY-21 12:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLAINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down in the Blaine area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 13:13:00 to 04-MAY-21 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALTERSVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the city of Vicksburg. Seven homes had trees fall on them. Multiple trees were also blown down in the Bovina area.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 13:11:00 to 04-MAY-21 13:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDWOOD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down across northern portions of Warren County.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 14:11:00 to 04-MAY-21 14:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were blown down in Morton.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 14:29:00 to 04-MAY-21 14:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: LORENA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tin was blown off several chicken houses near the intersection of Mississippi Highway 35 and Mississippi Highway 902.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 14:16:00 to 04-MAY-21 14:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: POLKVILLE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down at Mississippi Highway 13 and county road 143.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 12:42:00 to 04-MAY-21 12:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down across Cooper Road.

Hail in SHARKEY, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 12:40:00 to 04-MAY-21 12:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROLLING FORK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Golf ball size hail fell in Rolling Fork.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 12:50:00 to 04-MAY-21 12:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Elms Court Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 13:49:00 to 04-MAY-21 14:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOWOOD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 275.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A line of severe thunderstorms with 60-70mph winds moved through Rankin County on the afternoon of May 4th. These winds resulted in a swath of wind damage across the county, especially across the cities of Pearl, Flowood and Brandon. Numerous trees and power lines were downed across the county and several homes sustained minor roof damage with shingles blown off. The ASOS at Jackson Medgar Wiley Every International Airport also measured a 58mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 13:23:00 to 04-MAY-21 13:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORANGE HILL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A line of severe thunderstorms with 60-70mph winds moved through Hinds County on the afternoon of May 4th. These winds resulted in widespread wind damage across the county with numerous trees and power lines downed, especially in a swath from Clinton to Jackson. Several falling trees and branches resulted in damage to homes as well as roofing shingles that were blown off. In addition, the ASOS at Hawkins Field measured a 63mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 13:27:00 to 04-MAY-21 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A line of severe thunderstorms moved through Madison County on the afternoon of May 4th. A focused swath of damaging winds of 60-70mph occurred from Flora to Madison resulting in numerous trees and power lines being downed. Several trees fell on homes, one on a car and a car wash awning was destroyed near Flora.

Flash Flood in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 10:02:00 to 04-MAY-21 11:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: PATRICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several streets were flooded in Starkville.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 14:09:00 to 04-MAY-21 14:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down across Noxubee County.

Thunderstorm Wind in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 04-MAY-21 14:58:00 to 04-MAY-21 14:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees and power lines were blown down on the northeast side of Macon.