During the afternoon and evening of June 15th, an upper-level disturbance triggered a cluster of thunderstorms along a stationary front boundary around the Texas and Oklahoma border. These storms intensified and grew upscale into an intense mesoscale convective system (MCS) as they moved east-southeast along an axis of increased moisture and strong instability that extended toward the Central Gulf Coast. As the MCS moved into western Mississippi with a bow and arrow structure, it exhibited an unusually intense rear-inflow jet with velocities as high as 80 to 100 mph descending to around 1,000 feet above the ground, as viewed by the KDGX NEXRAD site. A wide swath of significant severe wind gusts at the surface caused widespread wind damage including snapped and uprooted trees, downed tree limbs and power lines, and damage to homes and other structures. Surveys of the wind damage indicated that peak wind gusts of 90 to 100 mph likely occurred in the most intense portions of the line. Over 240,000 power outages resulted in portions of the area and many continued for several days following these and other storms that occurred during the middle of June. Two embedded EF-1 tornadoes occurred with the squall line.  There was one fatality in Madison County due to the straight line winds, and several other injuries were due to fallen trees across the state. Later in the evening, additional severe thunderstorms produced hail up to the size of grapefruits and caused scattered wind damage.

Hail in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 17:37:00 to 16-JUN-23 17:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW HOPE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail of 1 to 2 inches in diameter fell in New Hope.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 04:20:00 to 16-JUN-23 04:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOLA
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High downburst winds from a line of severe thunderstorms blew down multiple trees and power lines in a swath across northern portions of Lawrence  County. A mobile home was destroyed in Sontag. Several homes near Silver Creek were damaged by fallen trees including one which had major damage.

Hail in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 15:45:00 to 16-JUN-23 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALEDONIA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail up to the size of golf balls fell in Caledonia.

Hail in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 15:54:00 to 16-JUN-23 16:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELLS
Magnitude: 4.00 
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail up to the size of tennis balls to softballs fell in a swath from the north side of Columbus to near US Highway 82 at the Alabama state line.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 17:54:00 to 16-JUN-23 17:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees were blown down onto MS Highway 14 near its intersection with Boon Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEFLORE, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 20:03:00 to 16-JUN-23 20:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWIFTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down on Leflore County Road 269 near Swiftown.

Hail in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 04:03:00 to 16-JUN-23 04:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDWAY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail up to the size of quarters fell near Neil Collins Road and McWilliams Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 05:40:00 to 16-JUN-23 05:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASIC CITY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down onto County Road 377.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 05:45:00 to 16-JUN-23 05:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZERO
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree limbs were blown down, and other minor wind damage occurred in the Zero area.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 05:08:00 to 16-JUN-23 05:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZEL
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A line of severe thunderstorms blew down scattered trees in a swath across southern portions of Newton County including two which fell onto hoses in the Newton area. One tree was blown down onto a house near Tom Hughes Road, and a very large tree was blown down onto a house near the intersection of East 1st Street and 3rd Avenue with limbs puncturing through the roof.

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 03:25:00 to 16-JUN-23 03:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HURNALD COMM
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down near Fayette including several trees which were blown down onto River Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 03:35:00 to 16-JUN-23 03:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDARS
Magnitude: 80.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

High downburst winds from a line of severe thunderstorms caused a swath of widespread damage to trees and power lines across central portions of Warren County. In the stronger channels of wind, clusters of numerous trees were uprooted and snapped, and prolific snapping of smaller trees and large tree branches occurred. Several homes were damaged by fallen trees, and some structures sustained roof damage directly from the wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 04:00:00 to 16-JUN-23 04:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT BEULAH
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High downburst winds from a line of severe thunderstorms caused a swath of widespread damage to trees and power lines across northern portions of Hinds County.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 04:23:00 to 16-JUN-23 04:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARRISVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A line of severe thunderstorms damaged the roofs of several homes in the Harrisville area.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 04:10:00 to 16-JUN-23 04:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A line of severe thunderstorms blew down numerous trees in a swath across southern and central portions of Madison County including the Gluckstadt, Madison, and Canton areas. Some of these trees fell into power lines and downed power poles. A large tree was blown onto the carport of a home on Douglas Street in Canton and killed the resident of the home as he was entering his vehicle. A tree was blown down onto a vehicle driving on Gluckstadt Road near Bozeman Road, but there were no injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 04:45:00 to 16-JUN-23 04:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GROVETON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Small tree limbs were blown down, and other minor wind damage occurred north of Morton.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 03:22:00 to 16-JUN-23 03:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALMYRA
Magnitude: 80.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

High downburst winds from a line of severe thunderstorms caused a swath of widespread damage to trees and power lines across southern portions of Warren County. In the stronger channels of wind, clusters of numerous trees were uprooted and snapped, and prolific snapping of smaller trees and large tree branches occurred. Several homes were damaged by fallen trees, and some structures sustained roof damage directly from the wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 05:05:00 to 16-JUN-23 05:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAYLORSVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several tree limbs were blown down along MS Highway 37 south of Taylorsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 17:17:00 to 16-JUN-23 17:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAVERLY STATION
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

A few trees were blown down near West Point including one which fell onto Waverly Mansion Road.

Hail in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 15:31:00 to 16-JUN-23 15:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: KOLOLA SPGS
Magnitude: 4.60 
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Very large hail the size of ping pong balls to softballs fell in a swath through the Kolola Springs and Woodlawn areas. Pictures showed that the largest hailstones were slightly larger than the size of grapefruits.

Hail in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 20:02:00 to 16-JUN-23 20:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAUGHAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail up to the size of golf balls fell near Vaughn.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 03:40:00 to 16-JUN-23 04:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAGNOLIA HELIPORT
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High downburst winds from a line of severe thunderstorms caused a swath of widespread damage to trees and power lines across northern portions of Warren County.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 03:46:00 to 16-JUN-23 04:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUKE
Magnitude: 80.00 EG
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

High downburst winds from a line of severe thunderstorms caused a swath of widespread damage to trees and power lines across southern portions of Hinds County including the Utica, Terry, and Byram areas. In the stronger channels of wind, clusters of numerous trees were uprooted and snapped, and prolific snapping of smaller trees and large tree branches occurred. One tree was blown down onto Jackson Fire Station 11 along Terry Road. In the area near McWilliams Drive, a half ton chicken coop was moved around 12 inches, a metal fishing boat was tossed 100 feet, and multiple trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 05:16:00 to 16-JUN-23 05:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE COMO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A line of severe thunderstorms caused wind damage east of Bay Springs. A car wreck with two injuries occurred after a tree was blown down into the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 03:25:00 to 16-JUN-23 03:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND GULF
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High downburst winds from a line of severe thunderstorms caused a swath of wind damage to trees across northern portions of Claiborne County.  Trees and traffic lights were blown down onto parts of US Highway 61.

Hail in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 19:06:00 to 16-JUN-23 19:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEVELAND
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail up to the size of golf balls and tennis balls fell in the Cleveland area.

Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 05:06:00 to 16-JUN-23 05:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEMINARY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A line of severe thunderstorms blew down multiple trees in the Seminary area and along US Highway 84 near the Jones County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 21:47:00 to 16-JUN-23 21:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: SERVICE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down on MS Highway 28 near Calhoun.

Lightning in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 21:47:00 to 16-JUN-23 21:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOY
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lightning struck a home in the Shady Grove area along Trace Road. The home sustained minor structural damage from the lightning strike.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 04:16:00 to 16-JUN-23 04:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEARY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A line of severe thunderstorms blew down multiple trees in a swath across southern and central portions of Rankin County. Minor wind damage occurred to several homes as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 05:12:00 to 16-JUN-23 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEBRON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A line of severe thunderstorms blew down multiple trees and power lines across southern portions of Jones County.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 21:47:00 to 16-JUN-23 21:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILL CREEK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down on Old Highway 84 and Jeffie Craven Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 05:15:00 to 16-JUN-23 05:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: STRINGER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down onto MS Highway 533.

Tornado in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 03:40:00 to 16-JUN-23 03:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDARS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 85.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado began near the airport along Warrenton Lane, where some large branches were snapped. The tornado quickly intensified as it moved southeast and snapped and uprooted trees. It was most intense near Burnt House Road, where there was widespread tree damage and a large tree fell on a house. Numerous hardwood trees had snapped trunks and were uprooted. The tornado continued to snap and uproot trees along Funches Road near Drayton Road. There was also significant tree damage along Fisher Ferry Road and Fonsylvania Road. The tornado continued to track southeast and snapped and uprooted trees along an unnamed Warren County Road just south of Halls Ferry before it dissipated in wooded area. Wind gusts were estimated at 110 mph at the strongest. A tornadic debris signature was observed on radar with this tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 05:32:00 to 16-JUN-23 05:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEATRICE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tree was blown down onto a power line and caught fire near the Interstate 59 and MS Highway 18 interchange.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 05:35:00 to 16-JUN-23 05:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENTERPRISE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down in Enterprise including one which fell onto and blocked a portion of US Highway 11.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 05:12:00 to 16-JUN-23 05:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK BOWERY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A line of severe thunderstorms blew down multiple trees and power lines across southern portions of Jones County including some which fell onto Interstate 59 south of Laurel.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 03:50:00 to 16-JUN-23 04:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT MORIAH
Magnitude: 80.00 EG
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

High downburst winds from a line of severe thunderstorms caused a swath of widespread damage to trees and power lines across central portions of Hinds County including the Edwards, Clinton, and Jackson areas. In the stronger channels of wind, clusters of numerous trees were uprooted and snapped, and prolific snapping of smaller trees and large tree branches occurred. Around one dozen homes were damaged by fallen trees, and some structures sustained roof damage directly from the wind. When a tree fell onto a home on Carter Lane in Edwards, the occupants were trapped. A man was injured when a tree fell onto a house on Road of Remembrance in Jackson.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAIBORNE, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 03:20:00 to 16-JUN-23 03:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTSIDE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High downburst winds from a line of severe thunderstorms caused a swath of wind damage to trees across southern portions of Claiborne County including multiple trees which were blown down onto Bessie Weathers Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUNFLOWER, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 19:15:00 to 16-JUN-23 19:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Downburst winds from a severe thunderstorm caused damage in a swath through the Linn, Steiner, and Roundaway areas. Multiple homes and a fire station were damaged, and multiple trees and power poles were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 05:08:00 to 16-JUN-23 05:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKORY GROVE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in far northwest Lamar County including one which fell onto power lines on Williamson Camp Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 04:05:00 to 16-JUN-23 04:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL SPGS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Shingles were blown off a house, and numerous tree limbs were blown down along Gallatin Road.

Hail in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 19:37:00 to 16-JUN-23 19:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUNTS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail up to the size of golf balls fell east of Decatur.

Flash Flood in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 21:45:00 to 16-JUN-23 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAUREL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few cars were submerged in the Teresa Street underpass in Laurel.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 05:28:00 to 16-JUN-23 05:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: DRAGON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a power line along US Highway 11.

Thunderstorm Wind in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 05:09:00 to 16-JUN-23 05:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONEHATTA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A line of severe thunderstorms blew down scattered trees in a swath across northern portions of Newton County. A shed along MS Highway 489 was destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 23:04:00 to 16-JUN-23 23:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONHOMIE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto Interstate 59 at mile marker 56.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 04:20:00 to 16-JUN-23 04:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOWOOD
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A line of severe thunderstorms blew down multiple trees in a swath across northern portions of Rankin County. A large tree fell onto a home in the Crossgates neighborhood, with several branches pushing through the ceiling into rooms of the house. At the Highpointe Apartments, two cars had their back windshields shattered by wind-blown tree limbs.

Tornado in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-JUN-23 03:54:00 to 16-JUN-23 04:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: UTICA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado began just east of Utica and moved roughly parallel to MS Highway 27 to near Bear Creek Road. Along its path numerous trees were snapped and uprooted, and several utility poles and lines were blown down. Tree damage exhibited a convergent pattern at multiple locations along the track. Of interest, radar velocity data suggest this tornado may have been anticyclonic. Estimated maximum wind speeds were 100 mph. A tornadic debris signature was observed on radar with this tornado.