Multiple storms developed across the region and produced tornadoes along with large hail.

Hail in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-23 02:23:00 to 03-APR-23 02:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: UTICA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail to quarter size fell in Utica.

Tornado in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-23 03:37:00 to 03-APR-23 03:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERIT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down 3 miles south southwest of Mendenhall, just west of Highway 13 near the intersection with Merit Welch Road. Multiple trees were snapped and uprooted as the tornado crossed Highway 13. The tornado continued to move northeastward through mainly rural locations of Simpson County, continuing to uproot trees and snapping branches. The tornado dissipated just under a mile east after crossing Highway 49 near John L. May Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-23 03:10:00 to 03-APR-23 03:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALLMAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were downed in Gallman.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIMPSON, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-23 03:53:00 to 03-APR-23 03:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAGEE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Trees down along State Highway 28 near Magee.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-23 04:18:00 to 03-APR-23 04:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAYLORSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Trees downed along State Highway 28 in Taylorsville.

Hail in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-23 04:41:00 to 03-APR-23 04:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail up to half dollar size was reported in rural Jones County, north of Laurel.

Hail in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-23 04:47:00 to 03-APR-23 04:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAUREL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to the size of quarters fell in Laurel.

Tornado in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-23 04:45:00 to 03-APR-23 04:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado touched down 2 miles southeast of Moss, traveling southeast snapping branches and uprooting trees from near the intersection of Sharon Moss Road and Pacocean Acrs, Bullock road, then at the intersection of Lake Como Road and Ward Road. The tornado continued east-southeast and crossed Sharon Road near Tony Watkins Road where several large branches were snapped. The tornado finally dissipated near the intersection of McMillan Road and King McMillan Road, but not before causing roof, awning, and siding damage to a home nearby.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-23 04:08:00 to 03-APR-23 04:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIZE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Trees downed along State Highway 28 in Mize.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-23 04:12:00 to 03-APR-23 05:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONITA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

MDOT reported flooding on US 80 between Hawkins Crossing Drive and Jimmie Rodgers  Parkway. Road was closed off both directions due to flooding.

Hail in COPIAH, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-APR-23 02:58:00 to 03-APR-23 02:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to quarter size fell in Crystal Springs.