A significant severe weather event was expected on March 17th as a volatile airmass was in place across the region. Ample moisture, strong wind shear and a stout weather system moving through set the stage for significant severe weather. Storms developed during the afternoon and moved east. Some storms did produce large hail and some tornadoes. The primary hazard was from damaging winds as a squall line moved through the region during the late afternoon and evening.

Tornado in KEMPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 18:56:00 to 17-MAR-21 18:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: AKRON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This brief EF0 touched down near the intersection of Fire Tower and Chapel Hill roads. Ground survey and drone footage showed some trees damaged by being uprooted or having broken limbs. Many thanks to the NSSL research group for the survey. Max winds were 75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 15:39:00 to 17-MAR-21 15:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIRBY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A few tree limbs were blown down along US Highway 84.

Hail in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 16:08:00 to 17-MAR-21 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A mix of nickel to quarter size hail fell in the Scott area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 16:16:00 to 17-MAR-21 16:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOLTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 16:17:00 to 17-MAR-21 16:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 16:24:00 to 17-MAR-21 16:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Scattered trees and tree limbs were blown down across Madison County.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 16:50:00 to 17-MAR-21 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUCKNEY
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Wind gust measured at the Jackson Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport automated surface observing system.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 16:51:00 to 17-MAR-21 16:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOSS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Power lines were blown down at the corner of Highway 13 and Riverbend Road.

Tornado in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 12:16:00 to 17-MAR-21 12:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIR OAKS SPGS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado touched down at the intersection of Old Malcom Road and Hopewell Road and tracked northeast for just over 6 miles. Damage along the path consisted of many uprooted and snapped trees as well as multiple large limbs broken. Along the path, the tornado crossed Nola, Autry, Sandifer, and Cotton roads. Along Cotton at the intersection with the rail road track, one home had half the roof blown off. Before dissipating, the tornado crossed Pine Grove Road where a couple of mobile homes had the skirting blown out, several sheds were damaged, and multiple trees were blown down. The tornado dissipated shortly after this location. Max estimated winds were 95 mph.

Tornado in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 17:16:00 to 17-MAR-21 17:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAXTERVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-0 tornado touched down near Carroll and Caney Church Roads. A few trees were blown down, and a couple of sheds were destroyed. Debris was blown across a field in a northward direction. The tornado moved to the northeast and crossed Chambliss and H Thompson Roads. On Chambliss Road, a home had most of the roof blown off, and a mobile home had a tree fall through half of it. The tornado dissipated just after crossing Thompson Road. Max estimated winds were 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 12:27:00 to 17-MAR-21 12:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRYUS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tin was blown off of two sheds, a large metal carport was flipped, and several large tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 16:47:00 to 17-MAR-21 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIVIDE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A few trees were blown down, and multiple large tree limbs were broken. A large section of tin roofing was blown off a large carport.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 15:54:00 to 17-MAR-21 15:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEECHWOOD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A utility pole and lines were blown down on Clay Street near Interstate 20.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 16:18:00 to 17-MAR-21 16:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELDORADO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Small to medium sized limbs were blown down along MS Highway 3.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 17:00:00 to 17-MAR-21 17:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUCAS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A severe thunderstorm produced a swath of damaging winds across northern portions of Jefferson Davis County. The swath of scattered downed trees and power lines stretched from the Buddy Price Road and Progress Road areas and then through Prentiss to the Mt. Zion Road and Hall Lane areas near US Highway 84 northeast of Prentiss.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 17:01:00 to 17-MAR-21 17:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANDY HOOK
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A line of severe thunderstorms produced a swath of wind damage roughly 13 miles long and 1 to 1.5 miles wide across southern Marion County. Damage began in the Sandy Hook area where a home was damaged and trees were blown down onto Military Road. Along MS Highway 43 and Mail Route Road, there was considerable damage to a few homes as well as more pronounced tree damage. There was a combination of uprooted and snapped trees, with estimated peak wind speeds around 75 mph. The swath of wind damage continued northeast into western portions of Lamar County.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 17:12:00 to 17-MAR-21 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAXTERVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A line of severe thunderstorms produced a swath of wind damage roughly 6 miles long at 1 to 1.5 miles wide through central portions of Lamar County. The swath was a continuation of damaging winds from Marion County. Many trees were snapped or uprooted along the swath, and estimated peak wind speeds were around 75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 17:18:00 to 17-MAR-21 17:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: TATUMS CAMPS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Scattered trees and limbs were blown down on Purivs-Columbia Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 17:12:00 to 17-MAR-21 17:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARTHAGE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and limbs were blown down onto roads across Leake County.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 17:10:00 to 17-MAR-21 17:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALLIS
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Scattered trees were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 17:24:00 to 17-MAR-21 17:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKAHOLA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on MS Highway 589 at Luther Lee Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 17:32:00 to 17-MAR-21 17:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: RURAL HILL
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six trees were blown down and damage to the roof of a home occurred along MS Highway 14 near the Winston/Attala county line.

Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 17:14:00 to 17-MAR-21 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIAMSBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Scattered trees were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 17:31:00 to 17-MAR-21 17:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARDWELL STATION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several pine trees were snapped at Shadow Ridge Golf Club.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 16:58:00 to 17-MAR-21 16:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMERON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a home along Harper Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 18:17:00 to 17-MAR-21 18:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAHNS
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe thunderstorms brought wind damage to and near West Point. Trees were blown down along MS Highway 50 near MS Highway 47. Trees were also blown down in West Point. A shed was destroyed, a portion of a tin roof was removed from a building, several trees snapped, and six trees were blown down and one tree fell onto a house to the north of West Point.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 17:36:00 to 17-MAR-21 17:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATTIESBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a house in Hattiesburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 17:44:00 to 17-MAR-21 17:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC LAURIN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down on Anderson Road and Ollie Williams Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHOCTAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 17:45:00 to 17-MAR-21 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ACKERMAN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A line of severe thunderstorms produced wind damage in and near the Ackerman area. A large tin shed in town was destroyed, and trees were blown down a few miles northeast of town including several that blocked both lanes of MS Highway 12 near the Oktibbeha County line. Another tree fell onto power lines along MS Highway 15.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 17:39:00 to 17-MAR-21 17:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRINGER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto MS Highway 15 near Stringer.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 18:39:00 to 17-MAR-21 18:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEENS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down Tabernacle Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 18:32:00 to 17-MAR-21 18:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down along 5th Street North.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 16:08:00 to 17-MAR-21 16:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: UTICA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in the Utica area and along nearby portions of the Natchez Trace Parkway.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 18:04:00 to 17-MAR-21 18:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADATON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A line of severe thunderstorms produced wind damage northwest of the Starkville area including several trees that were blown down along Self Creek Road and a tree blown down along MS Highway 389.

Thunderstorm Wind in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-MAR-21 18:07:00 to 17-MAR-21 18:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: STATE COLLEGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts estimated to be around 60 mph occurred on the campus of Mississippi State University.