Several rounds of severe thunderstorms produced large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes through the day on April 17th.

Tornado in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 18:00:00 to 17-APR-22 18:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENDENHALL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado began in a field near the intersection of US Highway 49 and MS Highway 540 where tree limbs were snapped in the wooded area near the northbound lane of Hwy 49. Along Hwy 540, numerous hardwood trees were uprooted or snapped on both sides of the road. A pine tree was snapped on the northside of the road, and a large limb was snapped and twisted from a hardwood on the southside of the road. The estimated maximum wind gust was 95 mph.

Hail in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 17:56:00 to 17-APR-22 17:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARLOS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail the size of nickels and quarters fell near the Brookhaven airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 06:56:00 to 17-APR-22 06:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLIAMSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down near the intersection of Mississippi Highway 19 and Attala Road 1154.

Hail in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 17:37:00 to 17-APR-22 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMPBELL
Magnitude: 1.60 
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail the size of quarters to nearly the size of golf balls fell in and near Silver Creek.

Hail in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 09:21:00 to 17-APR-22 09:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZERO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail of quarter size fell near Clarkdale.

Hail in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 15:30:00 to 17-APR-22 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAN WINKLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail of quarter size fell between Clinton to northwest Jackson.

Hail in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 15:35:00 to 17-APR-22 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYMOND WILLIAMS ARP
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 5.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Large hail in a swath from near Raymond through the south side of Jackson. Numerous social media and broadcast media pictures showed golf ball sized hail along this swath, with several pictures showing hail stones up to the size of Easter eggs (hen eggs 2.0 inches). The largest measured stone was the size of tennis balls (2.5 inches) in southwest Jackson.

Tornado in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 18:00:00 to 17-APR-22 18:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENDENHALL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado began in a field near the intersection of US Highway 49 and Mississippi Highway 540 where tree limbs were snapped in the wooded area near the northbound lane of Highway 49. Along Highway 540, numerous hardwood trees were blown down on both sides of the road. A pine tree was snapped on the northside of the road, and a large limb was snapped and twisted from a hardwood tree on the southside of the road. The tornado dissipated south of Highway 540. The estimated maximum wind gust was 95 mph.

Hail in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 08:20:00 to 17-APR-22 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail up to the size of golf balls fell in a swath from Union to near Stratton and Little Rock.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 08:30:00 to 17-APR-22 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DECATUR
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down near Mississippi Highway 15 north of Decatur.

Hail in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 08:50:00 to 17-APR-22 08:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SCHAMBERVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail of quarter size fell near Collinsville.

Hail in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 15:53:00 to 17-APR-22 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALLGROUND
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail up to the size of tennis balls and baseballs fell near Ballground Road and the International Paper Plant northeast of Redwood.

Lightning in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 16:22:00 to 17-APR-22 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: POCAHONTAS
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A home was struck by lightning and caught fire.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 16:24:00 to 17-APR-22 16:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: YAZOO CITY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A few trees were blown down in Yazoo City.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 17:32:00 to 17-APR-22 17:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTERY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A barn was significantly damaged near New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, and a tree was blown down along McCullough-McLiin Road.

Hail in ISSAQUENA, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 16:32:00 to 17-APR-22 16:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARDEE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail the size of hen eggs fell along Mississippi Highway 465.

Hail in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 16:37:00 to 17-APR-22 16:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLAKELY
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail up to the size of baseballs fell north of Vicksburg and south of Redwood.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 16:49:00 to 17-APR-22 16:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: PICKENS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down in Pickens.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 17:01:00 to 17-APR-22 17:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: POCAHONTAS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across Joe Coker Road in Pocahontas.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 16:55:00 to 17-APR-22 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMERON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down near Pickens.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 17:06:00 to 17-APR-22 17:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORNING STAR
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Damaging winds from a severe thunderstorm blew down a few trees in the Learned area including one which fell onto Mt. Moriah Road near Bush Bottom Road and another which fell onto Old Port Gibson Road near Learned Road.

Hail in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 16:10:00 to 17-APR-22 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOWOOD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail up to the size of quarters fell in and around the Richland and Pearl areas.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 17:52:00 to 17-APR-22 18:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: D LO
Magnitude: 80.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An up to two mile wide swath of straight-line wind damage associated with the rear flank downdraft of a thunderstorm occurred through the D'Lo and Mendenhall areas of Simpson County. Residents in the area described an approximately 5 minute period of high winds and heavy rain as the storm pushed through. Several large trees were uprooted and snapped in the swath, and a few were snapped at the trunk. Several trees fell onto homes and power lines. A few trees fell onto an apartment complex in Mendenhall, with the roof sustaining damage. A service station canopy along US Highway 49 collapsed into the pumps and convenience store. In the corridor of strongest winds which occurred on the north side of downtown Mendenhall, wind gusts were estimated to be near 90 MPH, with tree damage observed on most streets in that area.

Hail in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 18:03:00 to 17-APR-22 18:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSELLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail the size of quarters fell in Moselle.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 18:00:00 to 17-APR-22 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROOK HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several homes along Mohr Road were threatened by floodwaters from a nearby creek.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 17:50:00 to 17-APR-22 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST JACKSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Water flooded several roads in the Belhaven area to a depth of at least 6 inches, and at least one vehicle was damaged attempting to cross a flooded intersection.

Hail in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 18:43:00 to 17-APR-22 18:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACEDONIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail up to the size of quarters fell on Morriston Road in Petal.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 18:30:00 to 17-APR-22 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOOLWORTH
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down in northeast Lincoln County.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 19:00:00 to 17-APR-22 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A portion of Choctaw Road was flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 18:55:00 to 17-APR-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOY
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Strong rear flank downdraft winds associated with a severe thunderstorm uprooted trees, blew down large tree limbs, and blew down power lines near the Shady Grove, Moss, and Sharon communities.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 19:49:00 to 17-APR-22 19:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKLYN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in Brooklyn.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 17:12:00 to 17-APR-22 17:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYMOND
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto Mississippi Highway 467 near the Natchez Trace.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 17:20:00 to 17-APR-22 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRY GROVE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across Lebanon-Pinegrove Road near Dry Grove Road.

Hail in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 17:18:00 to 17-APR-22 17:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEMINARY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail covered the ground southwest of Seminary, and the largest hail stones were golf ball size.

Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 17:10:00 to 17-APR-22 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: TERRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tank Road was flooded near Green Gable Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 17:20:00 to 17-APR-22 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A tree was uprooted along Greymont Avenue near the intersection with Pinehurst Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 17:31:00 to 17-APR-22 17:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANCURE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down along US Highway 51 north of Crystal Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 17:34:00 to 17-APR-22 17:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOOKER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down near the Fire Tower Road area near Silver Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 17:55:00 to 17-APR-22 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED LICK
Magnitude: 63.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Damaging winds from a line of severe thunderstorms blew the roof off a mobile home along Stonington Road near Red Lick, and scattered trees were blown down across eastern portions of Jefferson County.

Hail in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 17:58:00 to 17-APR-22 18:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARSON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail of quarter size to slightly larger fell south of Prentiss between MS Highway 13 and the Carson community.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 19:25:00 to 17-APR-22 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRENTISS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The intersection area of MS Highway 42 and MS Highway 13 was flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 19:04:00 to 17-APR-22 19:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOSS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down along CR 23 near the intersection with CR 233.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 19:07:00 to 17-APR-22 19:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAWLS SPGS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree and some power lines were blown down near the intersection of Rawls Springs Road and Suggs Rd.

Flash Flood in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 19:45:00 to 17-APR-22 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERSIDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

US Highway 49 at the 4th Street overpass was closed due to flooding, and the intersection of 7th St. and 25th St. was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 17:10:00 to 17-APR-22 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PEARSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

The frontage road south of Interstate 20 near Pearson Road was flooded with at least a foot of standing water. A car stalled in the floodwater.

Tornado in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 19:01:00 to 17-APR-22 19:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado touched down in the vicinity of Hoy and Trace Roads and moved to the east. The tornado uprooted several trees and broke large tree limbs along its short path. It dissipated between Sharon Road and Interstate 59. The estimated peak wind gust was 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 19:05:00 to 17-APR-22 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ERRATA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Strong rear flank downdraft winds associated with a severe thunderstorm blew down some small tree limbs near the Errata community.

Hail in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 06:22:00 to 17-APR-22 06:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHLAND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Golf ball sized hail fell northwest of Goodman near Interstate 55.

Thunderstorm Wind in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 08:10:00 to 17-APR-22 08:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEVILLE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Near the intersection of County Roads 210 and 301, the roof of a building was blown off with tin wrapped around nearby trees, and a few trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-APR-22 08:36:00 to 17-APR-22 08:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUNTS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down along Chapel Hill Road near Decatur.