Flash Flooding and Hail in Mississippi, February 19 to 22, 2019

Name: Flash Flooding and Hail in Mississippi, February 19 to 22, 2019
Start: 2019-02-19T05:17
End: 2019-02-22T16:15
Location: Mississippi

February 19 to 22, 2019 · NWS JAN · 54 events in 19 counties and zones

Heavy rain and thunderstorms developed as a frontal system stalled along the coast and a series of disturbances moved through the region. Some locations received 10 to over 15 inches of rain, resulting in significant flooding.

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $1.7 million
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 54

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS JAN wrote it up.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Jackson, MS wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Feb 19, 4:34 AM CST, 43 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 19, 4:34 AM CST, 43 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Jackson MS
434 AM CST Tue Feb 19 2019

.DISCUSSION...

Today and Tonight:

Heavy rainfall is expected across the northern portions of the
CWA today and tonight with a few severe storms possible across the
southern two thirds of the CWA after midnight. Local radars
showed light rain across much of our CWA early this morning which
was helping to moisten our airmass but our airmass remains rather
cool with temperatures ranging from the upper 30s north to upper
40s south. Our temperatures will warm through the day and continue
warming through tonight as a low pressure system moves into our
area. Early morning surface analysis had a large 1038mb high
sprawled across the southern Great Lakes region and a rather weak
1012mb surface low east of the south Texas coast. A shortwave
trough will track east today and move over the Southern Plains
tonight. This will support the western Gulf surface low tracking
north and deepening through tonight. WAA will strengthen today
over our region ahead of the surface low that is expected to move
over the western portions of our CWA after midnight tonight. This
increasing WAA will lead to more widespread rain across our CWA
but the focus of heaviest rainfall is expected to shift north
through the day. Our PWATs wl start out below an inch this morning
but gusty east to southeast low level winds and an 850mb wind
increasing to 50kts by afternoon will work to increase deep
moisture back into our region. It may take most of this evening
but, lower 60F surface dew points and inch and a half PWATs are
expected to move back into at least the southern half of our CWA
by midnight. As the surface low moves into our CWA after midnight
a few storms may become severe across the southern half of our
CWA. Damaging wind gusts look to be the main threat but quarter
size hail will be possible and a tornado or two cannot be ruled
out. Locally heavy rainfall will also accompany the storms that
will continue into Wednesday. /22/

Wednesday through Monday:

The marginal risk for severe thunderstorms will continue through
late morning and early afternoon on Wednesday, as the front pushes
east across our area. The daytime threat (after 6 AM), will be
mainly for areas along and east of Interstate 55, and south of a
line from roughly Carthage, MS to Scooba, MS. Forecast MLCAPE
values approaching 750-1000 J/kg ahead of the front during the
morning and early afternoon will support surface based convection,
and sufficient deep layer shear will be in place to keep
convection organized through the early afternoon as the line exits
our area. The main threat during the daytime will continue to be
damaging wind gusts and the possibility for a few tornadoes.

The threat for heavy rain will take a short break following the
cold front's passage on Wednesday, but as the front stalls out
along the Gulf Coast and begins to retreat northward Thursday into
Friday, chances for heavy rain return to our forecast area.
Currently expect highest rain totals from Thursday through Friday
to be centered over far northeast Louisiana, far southeast
Arkansas, and the MS Delta areas where an additional 1 to 2 inches
of rain could occur. Depending on how this first round or two of
heavy rain play out, these areas could see an additional flash
flood threat to round out the week.

Continued warm air advection Friday through Saturday will set the
stage for a warm and stormy Saturday for much of the forecast
area. Will continue to advertise a Slight risk areas north and
west of a line from near Natchez to Jackson to Starkville. Areas
to the south and east may still see some strong to severe
thunderstorms on Saturday, but forcing will be weaker as a passing
shortwave pulls away to the north. As this potential event is
still several days away, please stay tuned for updates to the
forecast. Convective rain rates could result in locally heavy
downpours, but at this time the Saturday system looks to move
through too quickly to result in any additional widespread
flooding concern in our area. /NF/

&&

.AVIATION...
06Z TAF discussion:
VFR conds were observed areawide at 06Z and VFR conds wl prevail
through 15Z Tue. Local radars showed -RA spreading across the se
half of the area. This -RA will become more widespread Tuesday and
Tuesday evening. After 15Z MVFR cigs are expected to prevail
lowering to IFR Tuesday evng. Gusty east winds of 18-22kts wl
develop across the area Tuesday and cont Tuesday evening. /22/

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson       55  55  66  48 /  85  98 100  64
Meridian      55  55  70  53 /  64  80 100  84
Vicksburg     56  56  62  46 /  95  98  90  28
Hattiesburg   60  60  74  58 /  62  72  95  84
Natchez       58  58  63  49 /  84  95  92  57
Greenville    47  47  57  40 /  98  98  67  14
Greenwood     51  51  61  43 /  98  98  96  18

&&

.JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MS...Flash Flood Watch from noon CST today through Wednesday
     afternoon for MSZ018-019-025>042.

LA...Flash Flood Watch from noon CST today through Wednesday
     afternoon for LAZ007>009.

AR...Flash Flood Watch from noon CST today through Wednesday
     afternoon for ARZ074-075.

&&

06/22

Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 18, 4:18 PM CST, 12 hours 59 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson MS
418 PM CST Mon Feb 18 2019

ARZ074-075-LAZ007>009-MSZ018-019-025>041-192230-
Ashley-Chicot-Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Bolivar-
Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Carroll-Montgomery-Webster-Clay-Lowndes-
Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Washington-Humphreys-Holmes-Attala-Winston-
Noxubee-Issaquena-Sharkey-
418 PM CST Mon Feb 18 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southeast
Arkansas, northeast Louisiana, central Mississippi, and north
central Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Tuesday

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Tuesday

Tuesday, areas of flash flooding are likely and some roads could
be flooded or closed. Minor river flooding is also possible.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday night through Sunday

Isolated severe thunderstorms will be possible late Tuesday night
through early Wednesday evening across mainly northeast Louisiana
and portions of central and southern Mississippi. The primary
hazard with any severe thunderstorms will be damaging wind gusts,
but hail up to the size of quarters and a few tornadoes cannot be
ruled out.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall will continue to produce a
flash flooding, and also a river flooding, concern from Tuesday
night through into the coming weekend as a frontal boundary
meanders back and forth across the region. Rainfall totals will
range from 4 to 7 inches with locally higher through the weekend
for areas along and north of a Winnsboro to Yazoo City to Macon
line. In areas to the south, rainfall amounts through the period
will range from 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts
possible. Many area rivers and streams will likely approach minor
to moderate flood stages by late this week.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Another round of severe storms will be possible this Saturday
through early Sunday, especially across portions of the Arklamiss
Delta. This potential event is still many days away so many
details could still change, so make sure to check back for
updates.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region Tuesday night
through Wednesday and again this weekend.

LAZ015-016-023>025-MSZ042>044-047-192230-
Richland-Madison LA-Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Yazoo-Madison MS-
Leake-Warren-
418 PM CST Mon Feb 18 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast
Louisiana, central Mississippi, and west central Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Tuesday

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Tuesday

Tuesday, localized flash flooding is possible, particularly in
low lying and urban areas.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday night through Sunday

Isolated severe thunderstorms will be possible late Tuesday night
through early Wednesday evening across mainly northeast Louisiana
and portions of central and southern Mississippi. The primary
hazard with any severe thunderstorms will be damaging wind gusts,
but hail up to the size of quarters and a few tornadoes cannot be
ruled out.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall will continue to produce a
flash flooding, and also a river flooding, concern from Tuesday
night through into the coming weekend as a frontal boundary
meanders back and forth across the region. Rainfall totals will
range from 4 to 7 inches with locally higher through the weekend
for areas along and north of a Winnsboro to Yazoo City to Macon
line. In areas to the south, rainfall amounts through the period
will range from 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts
possible. Many area rivers and streams will likely approach minor
to moderate flood stages by late this week.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Another round of severe storms will be possible this Saturday
through early Sunday, especially across portions of the Arklamiss
Delta. This potential event is still many days away so many
details could still change, so make sure to check back for
updates.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region Tuesday night
through Wednesday and again this weekend.

LAZ026-MSZ045-046-048>066-072>074-192230-
Concordia-Neshoba-Kemper-Hinds-Rankin-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-
Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Jefferson-Adams-
Franklin MS-Lincoln-Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-
Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
418 PM CST Mon Feb 18 2019

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northeast
Louisiana, central Mississippi, east central Mississippi, and
south central Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Tonight and Tuesday

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday night through Sunday

Isolated severe thunderstorms will be possible late Tuesday night
through early Wednesday evening across mainly northeast Louisiana
and portions of central and southern Mississippi. The primary
hazard with any severe thunderstorms will be damaging wind gusts,
but hail up to the size of quarters and a few tornadoes cannot be
ruled out.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/2.png)

Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall will continue to produce a
flash flooding, and also a river flooding, concern from Tuesday
night through into the coming weekend as a frontal boundary
meanders back and forth across the region. Rainfall totals will
range from 4 to 7 inches with locally higher through the weekend
for areas along and north of a Winnsboro to Yazoo City to Macon
line. In areas to the south, rainfall amounts through the period
will range from 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts
possible. Many area rivers and streams will likely approach minor
to moderate flood stages by late this week.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/1.png)

Another round of severe storms will be possible this Saturday
through early Sunday, especially across portions of the Arklamiss
Delta. This potential event is still many days away so many
details could still change, so make sure to check back for
updates.

(https://www.weather.gov/images/jan/graphicast/3.png)

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations may be needed for portions of the region Tuesday night
through Wednesday and again this weekend.

50

&&

...HAZARD LEGEND...

*FLOODING*
Extreme...Widespread and significant flooding is likely.
Significant...Widespread flash flooding is likely
 and significant flooding is possible.
Elevated...Areas of flash flooding likely.
Limited...Localized flash flooding is possible.

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The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 82 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 11:14 UTC.

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Event by event

50 flash flood, 3 thunderstorm wind, 1 hail. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Covington

When: February 19, 5:17 AM CST
Where: Covington County, 0.91 mi SW of Collins Jaycee Arpt
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 31.640, -89.560

Flash Flood, Webster

When: February 19, 11:55 AM CST to 2:00 PM CST
Where: Webster County, 0.37 mi SSE of Eupora to 1.65 mi NNE of Eupora
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.525, -89.278

Numerous streets were flooded in Eupora.

Flash Flood, Carroll

When: February 19, 11:55 AM CST to 1:55 PM CST
Where: Carroll County, 2.76 mi N of Coila to 3.34 mi N of Coila
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 33.440, -89.970

A resident on County Road 148 had to be rescued from her home due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Carroll

When: February 19, 11:55 AM CST to 1:55 PM CST
Where: Carroll County, 0.69 mi N of Carrollton to 0.45 mi SSW of North Carrollton
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Newspaper
Coordinates: 33.510, -89.920

A mudslide occurred at the corner of Washington and College streets, near the Carroll Academy Gym.

Flash Flood, Webster

When: February 19, 3:30 PM CST to 4:15 PM CST
Where: Webster County, 1.73 mi E of Cumberland to 2.25 mi E of Cumberland
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 33.620, -89.050

There was flash flooding on Berry Road in Dancy.

Flash Flood, Clay

When: February 19, 7:40 PM CST to 8:40 PM CST
Where: Clay County, 0.69 mi N of West Pt to 10.15 mi NNE of Waverly Station
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.610, -88.650

Numerous roads were flooded.

Flash Flood, Washington

When: February 20, 12:45 AM CST to 2:45 AM CST
Where: Washington County, 4.55 mi WSW of Mc Cutcheon to 4.69 mi WSW of Mc Cutcheon
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 33.220, -90.970

Flash flooding occurred on Douglas Road near Avon Darlove Road.

Flash Flood, Sunflower

When: February 20, 2:30 AM CST to 3:45 AM CST
Where: Sunflower County, 0.58 mi E of Indianola to 0.64 mi NE of Indianola
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $4,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.450, -90.640

There was minor street flooding in Indianola.

Flash Flood, Leflore

When: February 20, 2:45 AM CST to 3:45 AM CST
Where: Leflore County, 1.86 mi NW of Quito to 3.76 mi SSE of Greenwood
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.469, -90.343

Several streets were flooded in Greenwood and Itta Bena.

Flash Flood, Carroll

When: February 20, 7:00 AM CST to 9:45 AM CST
Where: Carroll County, 1.03 mi WSW of North Carrollton to 2.69 mi S of Jefferson
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.514, -89.937

A few roads were flooded and under water in North Carrollton and in the county.

Flash Flood, Grenada

When: February 20, 7:10 AM CST to 9:45 AM CST
Where: Grenada County, 1.38 mi N of Redding to 1.48 mi NE of Redding
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 33.740, -89.530

Water covered a part of Pleasant Grove Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Simpson

When: February 20, 7:40 AM CST
Where: Simpson County, 0.21 mi NE of Everett
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 32.032, -89.828

A tree was blown down on Brandon-Williamsburg Road.

Flash Flood, Grenada

When: February 20, 7:55 AM CST to 9:45 AM CST
Where: Grenada County, 0.5 mi NW of Elliott to 1.07 mi NW of Elliott
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 33.686, -89.756

Bolton Hill Road was under water.

Thunderstorm Wind, Smith

When: February 20, 8:24 AM CST
Where: Smith County, 1.81 mi NE of Lingle
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 32.220, -89.560

A tree was blown down across County Road 558C.

Flash Flood, Simpson

When: February 20, 8:25 AM CST to 11:15 AM CST
Where: Simpson County, 1.89 mi ENE of Mendenhall to 2.06 mi WNW of Merit
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.960, -89.850

Highway 540 near Highway 49 and at John Ayers Road was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Webster

When: February 20, 8:30 AM CST to 9:45 AM CST
Where: Webster County, 1.34 mi WNW of Eupora to 1.52 mi NNW of Eupora
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 33.540, -89.300

Mt. Vernon Road was completely submerged under water.

Flash Flood, Montgomery

When: February 20, 8:30 AM CST to 9:45 AM CST
Where: Montgomery County, 1.38 mi S of Winna Montgomery Co to 1.04 mi SSE of Winna Montgomery Co
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 33.450, -89.730

Water covered the roadway south of the Winona Airport.

Flash Flood, Smith

When: February 20, 8:35 AM CST to 1:00 PM CST
Where: Smith County, 2.38 mi NNE of Polkville to 1.71 mi NNE of Polkville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.210, -89.680

Portions of SCR 538 was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When: February 20, 8:54 AM CST to 1:00 PM CST
Where: Rankin County, 4.47 mi SW of Johns to 4.96 mi SW of Johns
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.090, -89.890

A driveway and culvert were flooded in Cato.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When: February 20, 9:10 AM CST to 1:00 PM CST
Where: Rankin County, 0.88 mi E of Cross Roads to 2.58 mi N of Shiloh
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.250, -89.755

There was flash flooding on Spring Water Ranch, Ashley, McIntyre, and Diamond D. Lake Roads.

Thunderstorm Wind, Smith

When: February 20, 9:30 AM CST
Where: Smith County, 0.64 mi WSW of Lingle
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $7,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.195, -89.589

A tree was blown down across County Road 558, with a few small trees blown down across the county.

Flash Flood, Lincoln

When: February 20, 9:30 AM CST to 1:15 PM CST
Where: Lincoln County, 1.95 mi NNE of Thayer to 1.88 mi S of Cam
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 31.506, -90.437

Highway 583 between Highway 84 and Holmesville Road was closed due to flooding in multiple locations.

Flash Flood, Smith

When: February 20, 9:30 AM CST to 1:00 PM CST
Where: Smith County, 2.66 mi WNW of Daniel to 2.29 mi ENE of Polkville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 32.147, -89.761

Several roads were flooded in the northern part of the county. Portions of Highway 481 were flooded and briefly closed. There was flash flooding across Highway 541 between Highways 13 and 18.

Flash Flood, Simpson

When: February 20, 9:45 AM CST to 11:15 AM CST
Where: Simpson County, 1.95 mi NE of Pinola to 2.03 mi SSW of D Lo
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 31.893, -89.950

Mississippi Highway 43 was closed between Highway 13 and 28 due to flooding over the roadway.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When: February 20, 9:50 AM CST to 1:00 PM CST
Where: Rankin County, 2.58 mi E of Johns to 0.76 mi WSW of Puckett
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.131, -89.786

Flash flooding occurred on Highway 18 near Highway 43 and was temporarily closed by MDOT. Flash flooding also occurred on Oil Well Road and on Lib Vanderford Road. Several areas around Puckett were flooded, including a home that had water in it.

Flash Flood, Simpson

When: February 20, 10:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where: Simpson County, 1.25 mi SE of D Lo to 1.88 mi E of D Lo
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 31.969, -89.883

Water covered US Highway 49 between MS Highway 13 and East Street. Bedford Care Center also had to be evacuated due to flood waters in the building.

Flash Flood, Scott

When: February 20, 10:10 AM CST to 1:00 PM CST
Where: Scott County, 0.9 mi NE of Kalem to 0.7 mi N of Kalem
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.360, -89.590

Water covered the roadway at US Highway 80 and Old Highway 80.

Flash Flood, Neshoba

When: February 20, 10:20 AM CST to 1:45 PM CST
Where: Neshoba County, 1.03 mi S of Hope to 1.05 mi N of Williamsville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.735, -89.248

There was over Frog Level Road and the fairgrounds were flooded with water up to the cabin porches.

Flash Flood, Scott

When: February 20, 10:26 AM CST to 1:00 PM CST
Where: Scott County, 0.56 mi S of Forest to 0.78 mi S of Forest
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 32.362, -89.481

Front Street flooded with several inches of water over the road.

Flash Flood, Scott

When: February 20, 10:30 AM CST to 1:00 PM CST
Where: Scott County, 0.99 mi SSW of Harperville to 1.17 mi SSW of Harperville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 32.466, -89.486

Water was over a part of Hughes Road.

Flash Flood, Scott

When: February 20, 11:00 AM CST to 1:00 PM CST
Where: Scott County, 2.15 mi SSE of Piketown to 1.93 mi S of Piketown
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $3,000
Reported by: Social Media
Coordinates: 32.450, -89.360

Water was over a part of Willis Road.

Flash Flood, Smith

When: February 20, 11:30 AM CST to 1:15 PM CST
Where: Smith County, 1.38 mi N of Center Ridge to 0.5 mi NNE of Center Ridge
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $4,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 31.950, -89.480

Portions of Highway 37 were flooded.

Flash Flood, Lauderdale

When: February 20, 12:00 PM CST to 2:15 PM CST
Where: Lauderdale County, 1.5 mi SE of Meridian to 0.88 mi SE of Meridian
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.353, -88.704

Several streets were closed in Meridian due to water across them.

Flash Flood, Clarke

When: February 20, 12:00 PM CST to 2:15 PM CST
Where: Clarke County, 0.69 mi N of Archusa Spgs to 0.85 mi NNW of Archusa Spgs
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $75,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 32.040, -88.720

Multiple roads and three businesses were flooded in Quitman.

Flash Flood, Jones

When: February 20, 12:20 PM CST to 3:00 PM CST
Where: Jones County, 0.59 mi W of Laurel to 1.12 mi NE of Laurel
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 31.700, -89.140

Several streets were closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Washington

When: February 21, 5:00 PM CST to 11:00 PM CST
Where: Washington County, 1.5 mi NNW of Greenville to 1.54 mi WSW of Magenta
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $2,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.420, -91.060

Streets were flooded in downtown Greenville.

Flash Flood, Grenada

When: February 21, 8:00 PM CST to February 22, 1:30 AM CST
Where: Grenada County, 1.15 mi W of Futheyville to 1.86 mi WSW of Grenada
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $40,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.780, -89.800

Numerous roads were flooded, with a few closed. The bridge on Tie Plant was under water.

Flash Flood, Sunflower

When: February 22, 2:00 AM CST to 4:30 AM CST
Where: Sunflower County, 2.2 mi S of Moorhead to 1.69 mi NNE of Moorhead
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $8,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.419, -90.513

Several roads were flooded in Moorhead, with a few roads flooded in Indianola.

Flash Flood, Grenada

When: February 22, 4:00 AM CST to 6:15 AM CST
Where: Grenada County, 1.87 mi ENE of Sweet Home to 1.71 mi W of Grenada
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $300,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.727, -89.868

Numerous roads were flooded in Grenada and across the county. There were 3 water rescues performed between 6 and 8 am, and nearly a dozen homes flooded.

Flash Flood, Leflore

When: February 22, 6:00 AM CST to 8:30 AM CST
Where: Leflore County, 1.34 mi WNW of Greenwood to 0.91 mi N of Itta Bena
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $500,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.530, -90.200

A few residents were being evacuated from Northport Circle Subdivision due to homes inundated by high water, with about 8-10 houses within this subdivision having water in the 1st lower levels. One house was also flooded in Itta Bena.

Flash Flood, Sunflower

When: February 22, 7:00 AM CST to 8:30 AM CST
Where: Sunflower County, Indianola to 1.15 mi SE of Woodburn
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.450, -90.650

Several roads were flooded in Indianola. In Inverness, roughly 8 streets were flooded with 4 closed due to high water. In Moorhead, many roads were flooded along with 2 city blocks under water. A couple of homes were also threatened by flood water.

Flash Flood, Carroll

When: February 22, 7:00 AM CST to 9:15 AM CST
Where: Carroll County, 3.99 mi NE of Jefferson to 4.29 mi NE of Jefferson
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.670, -89.850

County Road 286 was closed due to high water. Mudslides occurred with debris across part of the road.

Flash Flood, Sunflower

When: February 22, 8:00 AM CST to 10:30 AM CST
Where: Sunflower County, 1.15 mi E of Ruleville to 0.96 mi E of Ruleville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.730, -90.550

Several roads were flooded in town.

Flash Flood, Carroll

When: February 22, 8:00 AM CST to 2:15 PM CST
Where: Carroll County, 2.15 mi SSE of Teoc to 1.73 mi S of Teoc
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $10,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.550, -90.060

Mudslide debris was across County Road 186 and flooding occurred in the area as well.

Flash Flood, Washington

When: February 22, 9:30 AM CST to 2:30 PM CST
Where: Washington County, 1.63 mi WNW of Hollyknowe to 0.67 mi W of Leland
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.407, -90.877

Multiple roads were flooded across the central parts of the county.

Flash Flood, Clay

When: February 22, 10:00 AM CST to 2:00 PM CST
Where: Clay County, 2.21 mi NE of Waverly Station to 2.01 mi NE of Waverly Station
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.594, -88.495

Houses took on water at Carlisle Road and Point Harbor.

Flash Flood, Grenada

When: February 22, 10:20 AM CST to 2:15 PM CST
Where: Grenada County, 0.57 mi W of Duncans Crossing to 0.51 mi SW of Duncans Crossing
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Department of Highways
Coordinates: 33.750, -90.010

A large section of Highway 7 south of Holcomb was flooded and closed.

Flash Flood, Carroll

When: February 22, 10:40 AM CST to 2:15 PM CST
Where: Carroll County, 2.82 mi SSW of Jefferson to 1.67 mi NW of Sommerville Communit
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $30,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.590, -89.910

There was continued flooding across northern and southern portions of the county, with numerous roads flooded and several closed. The flooding was worse across northern portions of the county.

Flash Flood, Washington

When: February 22, 11:00 AM CST to 2:30 PM CST
Where: Washington County, 1.42 mi SSE of Swiftwater to 0.57 mi NW of Greenville
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $150,000
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 33.331, -91.062

Most streets were at least partially flooded, with numerous cars stalled.

Flash Flood, Webster

When: February 22, 11:00 AM CST to 2:00 PM CST
Where: Webster County, 3.55 mi NW of Grady to 3.72 mi NW of Grady
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.550, -89.380

There was flooding across Mt. Vernon Road, and the road was closed.

Flash Flood, Montgomery

When: February 22, 11:04 AM CST to 2:15 PM CST
Where: Montgomery County, 3.99 mi NW of Spring Hill to 1.54 mi ESE of Lilac
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $20,000
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 33.610, -89.650

Multiple roads were flooded in Montgomery County just outside of Duck Hill.

Flash Flood, Webster

When: February 22, 11:30 AM CST to 2:15 PM CST
Where: Webster County, 0.69 mi N of Sapa to 0.74 mi N of Sapa
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $8,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.540, -89.200

There was flooding across South Sapa Road, and the road was closed.

Flash Flood, Lowndes

When: February 22, 12:30 PM CST to 2:15 PM CST
Where: Lowndes County, 1.5 mi NNW of Caledonia to 1.71 mi NNW of Caledonia
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 33.700, -88.340

A vehicle was stuck with people inside near Lawrence Bridge Road, which resulted in a water rescue.

Flash Flood, Grenada

When: February 22, 1:30 PM CST to 4:15 PM CST
Where: Grenada County, Duncans Crossing to 1.95 mi ESE of Leflore
Cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Emergency Manager
Coordinates: 33.750, -90.000

Numerous roads were flooded and many closed.

What these are

Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Flash Flood: Flooding that begins within six hours of the rain that causes it, or of a dam or levee failure or ice jam release, often with deadly speed.
Thunderstorm Wind: Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 799108, 799109, 799110, 799111, 799112, 799113, 799114, 799378, 799377, 799208, 799209, 799369, 804257, 799370, 799436, 799210, 799373, 799368, 800379, 800376, 799371, 799437, 799438, 804276, 804277, 804278, 799739, 799379, 804279, 804280, 804283, 799372, 799375, 799376, 799374, 810497, 799729, 799736, 799728, 799727, and more.