A cold front pushed into a moist and unstable airmass resulting in numerous showers and thunderstorms across West Tennesee and North Mississippi during the early morning hours of March 31st.  Heavy rainfall resulted in flash flooding while a few severe storms produced damaging winds and a couple of weak tornado across Northeast Mississippi.

Tornado in CALHOUN, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-MAR-21 23:24:00 to 30-MAR-21 23:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: VARDAMAN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado developed south of Highway 8, and downed trees along and east of Dobbs Street. Some trees fell onto homes and vehicles. The tornado crossed Highway 8 and damaged the Vardaman school complex.  Awnings were damaged, trees blown down, and a portion of brick veneer was removed from a building. The last observed damage was to tree limbs near County Road 231. Peak winds estimated at 85 mph.

Tornado in MONROE, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-MAR-21 00:49:00 to 31-MAR-21 00:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATLEY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The first observed damage was west of Hatley Road South. Several sheds were damaged or destroyed. As the tornado crossed Hatley Road, it caused minor roof damage and downed several trees. After a brief weakening period, the tornado increased in intensity as it approached Thornton Lane and Weaver Creek Drive. Numerous trees were blown down, some tree trunks were snapped, and power poles were damaged. A permanent home had roof and sunroom damage, and a mobile home lost part of its roof. The tornado damaged homes and downed additional trees along Nash Road. The last observed damage was to tree limbs along Stonewall Road. Peak winds estimated at 95 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALHOUN, MISSISSIPPI
From 30-MAR-21 23:15:00 to 30-MAR-21 23:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DERMA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several trees and limbs were knocked down on Highway 8 between Calhoun City and Vardaman.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-MAR-21 00:25:00 to 31-MAR-21 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NETTLETON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Straight-line winds tore the roof off a house on Main Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-MAR-21 00:40:00 to 31-MAR-21 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMORY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Numerous trees were knocked down at the west end of Phillips Schoolhouse Road near the daycare.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAFAYETTE, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-MAR-21 03:15:00 to 31-MAR-21 04:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNIVERSITY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and powerlines were knocked down across Oxford. Several streets were closed and a couple of vehicles were damaged. A business sign was destroyed.

Flash Flood in MONROE, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-MAR-21 04:15:00 to 31-MAR-21 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding occurred across parts of Monroe County. Several inches of water flooded an apartment in Amory. Multiple roads were closed in and around Hatley. Adams road was completely underwater and impassable.

Flash Flood in CHICKASAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-MAR-21 05:30:00 to 31-MAR-21 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARKERSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

County Road 28 was washed out.

Flash Flood in CHICKASAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-MAR-21 05:30:00 to 31-MAR-21 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOUSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway 8 was closed between Church Street and Martin Luther King Drive due to flooding.

Flash Flood in CALHOUN, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-MAR-21 05:00:00 to 31-MAR-21 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALHOUN CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Swift-water rescues occurred around Calhoun City.

Flash Flood in CHICKASAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 31-MAR-21 01:00:00 to 31-MAR-21 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOUSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several roads flooded in Houston. Some rescues occurred in Houston.