A low pressure system moving east along the Arkansas Louisiana border helped to organize a line of severe thunderstorms early in the morning of April 5th. Widespread severe wind gusts and several tornadoes occurred with this squall line as it moved east across Mississippi. Some hail also occurred with these storms.

Flash Flood in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 07:30:00 to 05-APR-22 09:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads were flooded in Columbia.

Flash Flood in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 08:05:00 to 05-APR-22 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIVERSIDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

After 2 to 3 inches of heavy rain fell over the Hattiesburg area, several streets in downtown mainly south of Gordons Creek were affected by flash flooding. Some roads were closed for several hours as waters pooled and then receded. This included areas near the intersection of Hardy Street and Williams Street, Bay Street, the intersection of Katie Avenue and Charles Street, the intersection of 25th Avenue and 7th Street, a portion of US Highway 49 near West Pine Street, and Short Bay Street.

Tornado in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 07:18:00 to 05-APR-22 07:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHYNOT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-0 tornado began around the intersection of Causeyville Whynot Road and Harve Chatham Road and moved east through the Whynot community. It snapped and uprooted trees as it crossed MS Highway 19 and Old Highway 19, with one tree falling onto a home in the area. The tornado ended shortly after crossing Ponds Road. The estimated maximum wind gust was 85 mph.

Flash Flood in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 08:00:00 to 05-APR-22 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TATUMS CAMPS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Parts of Purvis Ohlo Road were flooded near Knight Road.

Hail in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 02:31:00 to 05-APR-22 02:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPROLES SIDING
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to the size of quarters fell in Lena.

Tornado in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 06:06:00 to 05-APR-22 06:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT CARMEL
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado formed just west of MS Highway 13 where several trees were snapped in a nearby field. Several trees were snapped or uprooted along Highway 13 just north of Golden Pine Road. The storm continued to track east-northeast, moving across an area from Odom Bass Road to White Rogers Road, mainly causing tree damage. On Mount Zion Road, several tree trunks were snapped, large limbs were snapped, and large hardwood and softwood trees were uprooted. Along Hartzog Magee Road, several areas of hardwood and softwood trees were snapped or uprooted. Most of the metal roofing was removed from a mobile home and a small shed in this area, and a mobile home on White Rogers Road had a portion of roofing removed. The tornado dissipated  shortly after crossing White Rogers Road. The estimated maximum wind gust was 105 mph.

Tornado in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 06:09:00 to 05-APR-22 06:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief EF-1 tornado began near Bienville National Forest Road 551D where it uprooted trees. It then crossed into southwestern Newton County. The total path for this tornado was 2.27 miles across both counties. A tornadic debris signature was detected by radar with this tornado. The estimated maximum wind gust for the portion of this tornado in Scott County was 90 mph.

Tornado in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 06:10:00 to 05-APR-22 06:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief EF-1 tornado began in southeastern Scott County and then weakened as it crossed into southwestern Newton County and caused mainly minor tree damage. The tornado damaged doors on a farm outbuilding near Ponderosa Road and then dissipated. The total path for this tornado was 2.27 miles across both counties. A tornadic debris signature was detected by radar with this tornado. The highest damage rating for the portion of this tornado in Newton County was EF-0 with an estimated maximum wind gust of 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 06:48:00 to 05-APR-22 06:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMPLETE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Mosby Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 06:26:00 to 05-APR-22 06:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUNTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down near the intersection of Vincent Road and Lebanon Church Road.

Tornado in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 06:56:00 to 05-APR-22 07:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANHAM
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado started along MS Highway 29 and tracked east-northeast toward the De Soto National Forest. At the start of the tornado track, large limbs were blown down and a couple of trees were uprooted. The tornado widened and peaked in intensity as it crossed Pecan Grove Road. In that area multiple trees were uprooted or snapped, there was some damage to a shed and metal barn, and power lines were blown down. The tornado then crossed Ira Odem Road and Old Highway 15 where additional trees were uprooted. More trees were blown down as the tornado crossed Highway 15 about one half mile south of George Boutwell Road. The tornado dissipated after crossing MS Highway 536 in the De Soto National Forest. The estimated peak wind gust was 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 06:50:00 to 05-APR-22 06:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENTERPRISE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down between Enterprise and Stonewall.

Flood in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 11:00:00 to 05-APR-22 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMRALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

The Sumrall High School baseball field and surrounding parking lot area near Sumrall Mill Creek were flooded following earlier heavy rain.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 06:52:00 to 05-APR-22 06:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALTERS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A line of severe thunderstorms blew down a few trees in the Ellisville area including a large tree downed in town and another large tree which fell onto Palmer Road near the intersection with US Highway 11.

Hail in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 04:14:00 to 05-APR-22 04:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail up to the size of nickels and quarters fell near Crystal Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 04:40:00 to 05-APR-22 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND GULF
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A line of severe thunderstorms blew down scattered trees across the county.

Hail in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 02:20:00 to 05-APR-22 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANCH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Public

A severe thunderstorm continued to produce a swath of hail to the size of quarters or larger from near the Branch community northeast toward Lena.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 03:51:00 to 05-APR-22 03:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEWART
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Dime to quarter size hail covered the parking lot at a gas station in Stewart.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 04:36:00 to 05-APR-22 04:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down along US Highway 61 in Redwood.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 04:38:00 to 05-APR-22 05:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTSIDE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A line of severe thunderstorms blew down scattered trees across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 04:53:00 to 05-APR-22 04:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDWARDS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down in the Edwards area.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 04:40:00 to 05-APR-22 04:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHURCH HILL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down in the Church Hill area.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 05:13:00 to 05-APR-22 05:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION CHURCH
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees and power lines were blown down in the Union Church area.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 05:36:00 to 05-APR-22 05:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENFIELD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down across MS Highway 468.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 05:35:00 to 05-APR-22 05:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUDE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down across US Highway 98.

Tornado in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 06:09:00 to 05-APR-22 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT CARMEL
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado began around Al Williamson Road where trees were blown down. It then traveled along E D Gray Road where it snapped and uprooted numerous hardwood and softwood trees, caused roof damage to a few mobile homes, and caused some minor damage to a barn. The tornado intensified to EF-2 strength and caused damage along Clem Road including uprooted and snapped hardwood trees. A home in this area was damaged, with some of the roofing removed and the porch awning blown away. The more significant damage at this location was to an outbuilding that had significant roof damage with debris strewn into a nearby field. A power pole across the street was snapped, and several trees were snapped and uprooted along 56 acres of property. The tornado then crossed Atwood Road where it snapped a power pole and caused additional tree damage. The tornado then crossed into Covington County. The estimated maximum wind gust for the portion of this tornado in Jefferson Davis County was 120 mph. The total path length of this tornado was 14.99 miles across both counties.

Tornado in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 06:15:00 to 05-APR-22 06:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT OLIVE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-2 tornado began in northern Jefferson Davis County and moved southeast into Covington County as it weakened. It uprooted some trees along MS Highway 35 and then crossed Kelly Road and Dan Easterling Road, where it snapped and uprooted hardwood and softwood trees and removed tin roofing from a building. One tree fell onto a mobile home, and another mobile home had some minor siding damage. The tornado continued across Sunset Williamsburg Road before dissipating near the intersection of Sunset Road and US Highway 49. The maximum damage rating for the portion of this tornado in Covington County was EF-1 with an estimated maximum wind gust of 105 mph. The total path length of this tornado was 14.99 miles across both counties.

Tornado in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 07:06:00 to 05-APR-22 07:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: NANCY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado began along County Road 277, where it demolished a shed and blew a smaller one away. Tin was pulled back on the roof of a house. Trees were also snapped and uprooted in the area, some of which fell onto homes. The tornado paralleled County Road 250 as it moved southeast, downed more trees, knocked a utility pole onto a house, damaged the roof of a manufactured home, and collapsed a house that was under construction. The tornado ended just before reaching County Road 276. The estimated maximum wind gust was 105 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 05:13:00 to 05-APR-22 05:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tree was blown down in Clinton.

Hail in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 01:57:00 to 05-APR-22 02:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUCKNEY
Magnitude: 2.10 
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A severe thunderstorm produced a swath of hail to the size of golf balls or larger beginning along Hugh Ward Blvd. in the Brandon Reservoir area and northeast through the Eureka community. The largest measured hailstone was 2.1 inches and fell along Holly Bush Road near the McClain Lodge area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 05:20:00 to 05-APR-22 05:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING RIDGE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A line of severe thunderstorms caused some wind damage in the Byram area including a downed tree and power lines that blocked one lane of traffic on Springridge Road near Big Creek Road, a tree that fell onto power lines along Gary Road near Red Oak Cove, and a fence that was blown down at a home in Byram.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 05:20:00 to 05-APR-22 06:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: FANNIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Floodwater was flowing across Church Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 05:38:00 to 05-APR-22 05:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKHAVEN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down in the Brookhaven area, including some which fell down onto power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 05:45:00 to 05-APR-22 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINOLA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Two large oak trees were blown down on MS Highway 28 near Pinola.

Tornado in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 06:16:00 to 05-APR-22 06:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWRENCE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado began on the east side of the Lawrence community and just south of US Highway 80 and the Kansas City Southern railroad, where it uprooted trees and damaged a shed near the intersection with Greenie Morrow Road. As the tornado continued eastward, it largely paralleled Highway 80 for much of its duration and continued to uproot and snap multiple trees. A shed was destroyed near Lawrence Bethel Road, and another building was heavily damaged near Morgan Field Road. The tornado was recorded by security cameras as it passed the MDOT facility on the south side of Highway 80. As the tornado moved into the north side of the city of Newton, a home near Ford Avenue sustained roof damage. The tornado then began to weaken, damaged a fence on Scanlan Street, and finally lifted in the vicinity of Decatur Street and Old Hickory Road. The estimated maximum wind gust was 100 mph. A tornadic debris signature was detected by radar with this tornado.

Tornado in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 06:22:00 to 05-APR-22 06:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARBO
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado touched down near the intersection of Stroud Road and Burtons Creek Road. It traveled east-southeast along Rock Hill Road and caused significant roof damage to a home before it crossed US Highway 49. Multiple downed trees blocked traffic on Highway 49. The tornado continued eastward from there through fields and low creek areas and then across William Warren Road. It then followed along Hambone Road and Cagle Road before it crossed Salem School Road where additional significant roof damage occurred and a tree was blown down onto a home and some power lines. The tornado crossed US Highway 84 and continued to cause mainly tree damage as it weakened and moved into western Jones County. Throughout the path, it uprooted and snapped numerous hardwood and softwood trees. The estimated maximum wind gust was for the portion of this tornado in Covington County was 110 mph. The total path length was 16.99 miles across the two counties.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 06:57:00 to 05-APR-22 06:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEIDELBERG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto and blocked traffic along South Pine Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 06:22:00 to 05-APR-22 06:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMLET
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A power line was blown down at the intersection of County Road 591 and County Road 13.

Tornado in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 06:40:00 to 05-APR-22 06:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEBRON
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado touched down in northern Covington County and weakened as it moved into western Jones County. In Jones County, the tornado traveled over mainly forested terrain near the Leaf River and then dissipated after crossing Hebron Centerville Road. The maximum rating for the portion of this tornado in Jones County was EF-0 with an estimated maximum wind gust of 85 mph. The total path length was 16.99 miles across the two counties.

Flood in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 08:30:00 to 05-APR-22 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMRALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Grassy areas around Sumrall Middle School flooded.

Tornado in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 05:46:00 to 05-APR-22 05:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado tracked south of Pulaski to near Homewood, beginning east of Bienville National Forest Road 538. The greatest damage occurred near the intersection of Springfield Road and Garner Road, where several trees were uprooted including one that fell onto a carport and RV. The tornado continued eastward across MS Highway 481, Smith Road, and Old Forest Road, producing mainly minor tree damage and blowing down a few power lines. It ended just east of Morton-Marathon Road. A tornadic debris signature was detected by radar with this tornado. The maximum estimated wind gust was 100 mph.

Tornado in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-APR-22 06:00:00 to 05-APR-22 06:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTHO
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado began near Zion Church Road, uprooted trees in the area, and continued east across Hopewell Road and McLauren Road. It damaged the roof of an outbuilding as it crossed Robert Moore Road, then blew down trees and power lines across MS Highway 501 where the tornado began to widen. A tree was blown down onto a home near this area as well. The tornado reached its greatest intensity as it crossed Sherman Hill Road, snapping a higher percentage of trees in this area. The tornado then weakened and lifted west of Mudline Road. A tornadic debris signature was detected by radar with this tornado. The estimated maximum wind gust was 110 mph.