A warm front lifted north across the Mid-South during the morning hours of March 27th. Numerous thunderstorms resulted in heavy rain near the Tennessee/Mississippi line and some flash flooding along with an isolated damaging wind report. The front continued to lift north during the morning along with the complex of showers of thunderstorms. After a brief break during the early afternoon, thunderstorms started to redevelop in the moist and unstable airmass across east-central Arkansas, Southwest Tennessee, and Northeast Mississippi. Initially, storms developed in clusters with large hail, several weak tornadoes, and flash flooding from eastern Arkansas to the Tennesee River in West Tennessee. The clusters of storms gradually transitioned into a line with mainly damaging winds stretching from the Tennessee/Mississippi line into Northeast Mississisppi from the evening of March 27th into the early morning hours of March 28th.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 04:35:00 to 27-MAR-21 04:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE STATION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was knocked down near Cherry Road and Park Avenue.

Flash Flood in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 05:30:00 to 27-MAR-21 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: AULON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Central Avenue was flooded near the Liberty Bowl and impassable.

Flash Flood in HARDIN, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 09:16:00 to 27-MAR-21 11:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Cobblestone Drive just north of Savannah was flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood in MCNAIRY, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 09:45:00 to 27-MAR-21 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SELMER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Selmer City Park was flooded.

Tornado in HENDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 15:38:00 to 27-MAR-21 15:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDDLE FORK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado developed near the Chester/Henderson County line. The first observed damage was uprooted trees along Mifflin Road. The tornado moved east, and crossed Boss Wadley Road. Trees were uprooted, and some trunks were snapped in this area. The most significant damage occurred near Highway 22A and Middlefork Road. A home lost part of its roof, several storage buildings were damaged or destroyed, and a tree fell on another home damaging its roof. Last observed damage occurred east of Highway 22A. This tornado was broad and relatively disorganized for much of its lifetime. Peak winds were estimated at 100 mph.

Hail in HENDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 15:43:00 to 27-MAR-21 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER HILL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Golf ball size hail fell in the Pine Lake area.

Hail in HENDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 15:59:00 to 27-MAR-21 16:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHADY HILL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Golf ball size hail fell in the Shady Hill area.

Hail in HENDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 16:00:00 to 27-MAR-21 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCOTTS HILL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in HENDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 15:54:00 to 27-MAR-21 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTER HILL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado uprooted trees along Highway 104 northwest of Reagan.

Tornado in DECATUR, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 16:12:00 to 27-MAR-21 16:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: LARGO
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Video of a weak tornado over open country south of Perryville.

Flash Flood in HENDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 22:30:00 to 28-MAR-21 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION CROSS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Twenty-two residents were rescued from near flooded homes on Hidden Valley Circle in Lexington. Eight roads were closed around the county due to washed-out culverts.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 22:10:00 to 27-MAR-21 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORTY FIVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several trees and large tree branches were knocked down along Yager Road.

Hail in DECATUR, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 16:15:00 to 27-MAR-21 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARSONS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CHESTER, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 19:20:00 to 27-MAR-21 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKS CREEK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

MPING report of quarter size hail near Jacks Creek.

Hail in MADISON, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 19:31:00 to 27-MAR-21 19:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Nickel to quarter size hail fell between Jackson and Medon.

Hail in MADISON, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 19:35:00 to 27-MAR-21 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MADISON, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 19:45:00 to 27-MAR-21 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEECH BLUFF
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in HENDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 19:51:00 to 27-MAR-21 19:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: LURAY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in HENDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 19:56:00 to 27-MAR-21 20:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Penny size hail fell in the 7000 block of Highway 200.

Hail in GIBSON, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 20:12:00 to 27-MAR-21 20:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRADFORD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in DECATUR, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 20:13:00 to 27-MAR-21 22:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATURVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roadways were flooded in northern parts of Decaturville.

Flash Flood in DECATUR, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 20:22:00 to 27-MAR-21 22:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERRYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding resulted in a water rescue on Perryville Road near Parsons.

Hail in DECATUR, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 20:43:00 to 27-MAR-21 20:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEANETTE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lightning in GIBSON, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 20:50:00 to 27-MAR-21 20:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRENTON
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A lightning strike resulted in a structure fire in Gibson County.

Flash Flood in TIPTON, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 21:00:00 to 27-MAR-21 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COVINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

South College Street in Covington was flooded.

Hail in MADISON, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 21:00:00 to 27-MAR-21 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINDY CITY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Flash Flood in HAYWOOD, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 21:22:00 to 27-MAR-21 23:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUNNYHILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several streets in Brownsville were closed due to flooding. Flooding also occurred at exit 52 on Interstate 40 and the intersection of Highway 70 and Highway 179.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 21:45:00 to 27-MAR-21 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLIERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree fell and knocked down power lines near the Collierville Town Square.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 22:03:00 to 27-MAR-21 22:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSCOW
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Trees knocked down in Moscow.

Flash Flood in CHESTER, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 22:30:00 to 28-MAR-21 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKS CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Highway 22A near Jacks Creek was flooded and impassable.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDIN, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 23:10:00 to 27-MAR-21 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALTILLO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A porch was blown off a mobile home. Numerous trees were knocked down or uprooted. A power pole was knocked down.

Flash Flood in MADISON, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 22:35:00 to 28-MAR-21 02:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two occupied vehicles were swept away by floodwaters. One vehicle was swept away on Bowman Collins Road and the other on Mandy Road. They required swift-water rescues. These roads suffered culvert washouts. There were multiple road closures across the county due to flooding including Chester Street which was flooded with 2 to 3 feet of water near the uptown area of Jackson. Culverts were also washed out on White Fern Road and Meadon Malesus Road.

Flash Flood in MCNAIRY, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 08:25:00 to 27-MAR-21 10:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADAMSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Elm Road was flooded and impassable.

Flash Flood in HARDIN, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 09:21:00 to 27-MAR-21 11:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOX ELDER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Glendale Road was flooded near Highway 69 just northwest of Savannah. Road was impassable.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENDERSON, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 16:41:00 to 27-MAR-21 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDDLE FORK
Magnitude: 69.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Straight-line winds knocked down some large tree limbs on Highway 22A just south of Middlefork Road. Minor roof damage occurred to a house on Laster Road.

Tornado in LAUDERDALE, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 17:38:00 to 27-MAR-21 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEYES PT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado crossed the river from Mississippi County, AR into Lauderdale County, Tennessee. The tornado destroyed a barn along Crutcher Lake Road and continued to the northeast before dissipating. Peak winds were estimated at 95 mph in Lauderdale County.

Hail in CHESTER, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 19:50:00 to 27-MAR-21 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIFFLIN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Quarter size hail fell between Henderson and Mifflin.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHESTER, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 15:30:00 to 27-MAR-21 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKS CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Several large trees were knocked down between Henderson and Jacks Creek. Reports of minor roof damage and multiple sheds and outbuildings damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCNAIRY, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 22:53:00 to 27-MAR-21 22:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: SELMER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down across Selmer.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDEMAN, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 22:33:00 to 27-MAR-21 22:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDDLETON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDEMAN, TENNESSEE
From 27-MAR-21 22:18:00 to 27-MAR-21 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND JCT
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were down on houses and mobile homes in Grand Junction. Trees were knocked down across roadways. Power lines were knocked down. A mobile home was blown off its foundation on Zinnia Lane and four kids were temporarily trapped inside. A nearby mobile home sustained roof damage.