Mississippi, 2022

Tornado and Flash Flooding in Mississippi, August 24 to 26, 2022

August 24 to 26, 2022 · NWS JAN · 115 events in 19 counties and zones

A low pressure system spinning over northern Louisiana and southern Arkansas brought several rounds of showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain to Mississippi August 24th through 25th. This resulted in widespread flooding of roads, homes, and businesses around the state.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$5.1 million
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
115

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.

A low pressure system spinning over northern Louisiana and southern Arkansas brought several rounds of showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain to Mississippi August 24th through 25th. This resulted in widespread flooding of roads, homes, and businesses around the state.

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 Aug 24, 3:28 AM CST, 32 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 24, 3:28 AM CST, 32 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Jackson MS
428 AM CDT Wed Aug 24 2022

...FLOODING THREAT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.DISCUSSION...

Today and Tonight:

The wet weather continues across our forecast area through tonight
as a low pressure system over northern LA/southern AR lifts warm,
very moist air over a frontal boundary stalled along the Gulf Coast
region. Analyzed PWAT values of 2.0-2.25 inches are indicative of
the air mass south of the surface front, but enhanced southerly flow
in the 925-850mb layer low-level jet (25-30 kts) on the east side of
the low are driving warm advection and strong moisture advection in
the lower levels. This is accompanied by somewhat diffluent flow in
the upper-levels of the atmosphere focused over eastern MS. Over the
last several hours, this has resulted in an axis of heavy rainfall
where moisture convergence and lift are maximized - from around the
Tchula/Lexington area in Holmes County, MS and east-southeast toward
Lauderdale and Kemper Counties and the MS-AL state line. MRMS
rainfall estimates of 3 to 5 inches around Carthage to Kosciusko to
Philadelphia over the last 3 to 4 hours highlight the immediate
areas of concern for flash flooding.

As shower and thunderstorm coverage increases through the morning
hours, the threat for flash flooding will expand across much of the
area. The previously mentioned axis of heavy rain is in addition to
widespread multi-day accumulations over 2 to 4 inches in our
forecast area, and any heavy rainfall could quickly lead to flash
flooding. The area with "Significant' risk for flash flooding has
been expanded across to cover most of northeast Louisiana and most
of central Mississippi (roughly 50 to 60 miles on either side of the
Interstate 20 corridor). This has been updated in our Hazardous
Weather Outlook text and graphics through tonight. In addition, the
ongoing Flood Watch has been expanded to cover most of the forecast
area, where even isolated heavy rainfall could lead to flash
flooding through this evening. Ponding or flowing water can wash
away roadbeds; do not drive across flooded roads if you are unsure
of the depth of the water. Remember, turn around don't drown.

Temperatures will be moderated by increased cloud cover and the
areas of ongoing rain into this evening. Some locations may stay
in the 70s throughout the day. /NF/

Thursday through Tuesday night...

By Thursday, the remnants of a low pressure system that provided an
ample amount of precipitation will begin to dissipate over the
region. However, rain chances are expected to remain numerous to
widespread on Thursday due to lingering deep moisture. Luckily,
precipitation chances are expected to slightly decrease over the
area after Thursday. Increasing heights should initiate a change in
pattern towards the end of the work week into the weekend, leading
to lower precip chances and increasing temperatures. A subtle ridge
will begin to build back into the region by Saturday, promoting a
more typical, diurnal convection pattern. A decrease in PWATs along
and north of the I-20 corridor will leave convection scattered in
nature while areas south of the corridor may experience scattered to
numerous convection through the weekend.

By Monday, higher rain chances will begin to creep back in due to
the influence of a weak low in the Gulf of Mexico that may creep
north to the Mississippi coast. This should bring ample moisture
back into the region, with global guidance estimating PWATS > 2
inches. Scattered to numerous showers and storms will be possible
through mid-week. A mid-level ridge will also continue to amplify
over the area, allowing for increasing temperatures and more diurnal
convection. High temperatures will top out in the upper 80s by the
late weekend into next week, while overnight lows will remain in the
lower 70s. /AJ/

&&

.AVIATION...

06Z TAF discussion:

Generally poor flying conditions are expected through 06Z Thursday
across the forecast area. Areas of RA and low stratus will affect
most TAF sites through the period, with a mix of IFR to LIFR
ceilings to start the period lowering through 12Z-15Z today. Some
breaking and lifting of stratus is expected by 18Z, with a mix of
MVFR to VFR ceilings and SHRA prevailing at the TAF sites. Then
after 00Z Thursday, chances for low stratus will again increase at
most sites through the end of the period. /NF/

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson       77  71  82  70 /  97  79  92  92
Meridian      77  71  84  70 / 100  74  88  88
Vicksburg     80  72  82  71 /  95  71  84  84
Hattiesburg   80  72  83  71 /  96  75  92  92
Natchez       81  72  83  71 /  92  73  89  89
Greenville    79  71  83  71 /  83  52  67  67
Greenwood     79  71  84  70 /  96  60  74  74

&&

.JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MS...Flood Watch through late tonight for MSZ018-019-025-027-028-032-
     034>066-072>074.

LA...Flood Watch through late tonight for LAZ007>009-015-016-023>026.

AR...Flood Watch through late tonight for ARZ074-075.

&&

NF/AJ
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 24, 3:26 AM CST, 34 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson MS
426 AM CDT Wed Aug 24 2022

ARZ074-075-LAZ026-MSZ027-032>039-060>066-072>074-250930-
Ashley-Chicot-Concordia-Carroll-Choctaw-Oktibbeha-Washington-
Humphreys-Holmes-Attala-Winston-Noxubee-Adams-Franklin MS-Lincoln-
Lawrence-Jefferson Davis-Covington-Jones-Marion-Lamar-Forrest-
426 AM CDT Wed Aug 24 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Elevated
TIMING...Today through Tonight

Areas of flash flooding are likely today into this evening due to
heavy downpours, and some roads could be flooded or closed. Some
structures may be potentially threatened by high water. Minor
river flooding is also possible.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Localized flash flooding due to heavy downpours will be possible
for portions of central and eastern Mississippi on Thursday.

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

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations is not expected through next Tuesday.

MSZ018-019-025-026-028>031-250930-
Bolivar-Sunflower-Leflore-Grenada-Montgomery-Webster-Clay-Lowndes-
426 AM CDT Wed Aug 24 2022

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of and north
central Mississippi.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Limited
TIMING...Today through Tonight

Flash flooding is possible with heavy downpours today into this
evening, particularly in low lying and urban areas. Minor river
flooding is also possible.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Localized flash flooding due to heavy downpours will be possible
for portions of central and eastern Mississippi on Thursday.

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

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations is not expected through next Tuesday.

LAZ007>009-015-016-023>025-MSZ040>059-250930-
Morehouse-West Carroll-East Carroll-Richland-Madison LA-
Franklin LA-Catahoula-Tensas-Issaquena-Sharkey-Yazoo-Madison MS-
Leake-Neshoba-Kemper-Warren-Hinds-Rankin-Scott-Newton-Lauderdale-
Claiborne-Copiah-Simpson-Smith-Jasper-Clarke-Jefferson-
426 AM CDT Wed Aug 24 2022

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

FLOODING
THREAT...Significant
TIMING...Today through Tonight

Widespread flash flooding is likely today into this evening due
to ongoing rounds of heavy rainfall, and significant flooding is
possible. Many roads could be flooded or closed and some
structural flooding and water rescues are likely. Minor to
moderate river flooding will also be likely.

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

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

Localized flash flooding due to heavy downpours will be possible
for portions of central and eastern Mississippi on Thursday.

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

.SPOTTER CALL TO ACTION STATEMENT...
The activation of storm spotters, HAM radio operators, and
emergency management personnel in support of severe weather
operations is not expected through next Tuesday.

NF

&&

...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), 89 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 09:59 UTC.

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Event by event

106 flash flood, 5 heavy rain, 3 flood, 1 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.

Flash Flood, Leake

When
August 24, 4:00 AM CST to 10:15 AM CST
Where
Leake County, 0.58 mi E of Remus to 1.33 mi SSE of Remus
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.870, -89.340

Several roads flooded across the county.

Flash Flood, Leake

When
August 24, 4:00 AM CST to 10:15 AM CST
Where
Leake County, 0.9 mi NE of Singleton to 1.1 mi NE of Singleton
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.890, -89.520

A large culvert was washed out on Big Springs Road.

Flash Flood, Leake

When
August 24, 5:30 AM CST to 10:15 AM CST
Where
Leake County, 0.69 mi N of Midway to 1.39 mi ENE of Midway
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.810, -89.450

Several roads flooded with sections washed out.

Heavy Rain, Kemper

When
August 24, 5:37 AM CST
Where
Kemper County, 1.16 mi E of Moscow
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.720, -88.780

A large tree fell over near Old Jackson Road due to rain saturated ground.

Flash Flood, Leake

When
August 24, 6:00 AM CST to 10:15 AM CST
Where
Leake County, 0.58 mi E of Sunrise to 0.38 mi E of Sunrise
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$150,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.770, -89.420

A few homes flooded along Battle Bluff Road along with some nearby roads flooded.

Heavy Rain, Warren

When
August 24, 6:06 AM CST
Where
Warren County, 1.36 mi WSW of Waltersville
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.360, -90.850

Two trees near Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd fell down due to rain saturated ground.

Flash Flood, Leake

When
August 24, 6:30 AM CST to 10:15 AM CST
Where
Leake County, Wiggins to 0.26 mi NNW of Wiggins
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$90,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.700, -89.630

A few homes flooded in Wiggins.

Flash Flood, Leake

When
August 24, 7:00 AM CST to 10:15 AM CST
Where
Leake County, 0.3 mi NE of Wiggins to 0.47 mi NE of Wiggins
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.703, -89.627

Home rescue due to flooding along Kelley Kincaid Road.

Flash Flood, Leake

When
August 24, 7:00 AM CST to 10:15 AM CST
Where
Leake County, 3.1 mi ENE of Wiggins to 3.13 mi W of Carthage
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.721, -89.583

Home rescue due to flooding along Pilgrim West Road.

Flash Flood, Madison

When
August 24, 7:00 AM CST to 10:15 AM CST
Where
Madison County, 2.4 mi WNW of Canton to 2.26 mi W of Sloan
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1.0 million
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.633, -90.068

There was significant flooding across Canton. Many homes and numerous vehicles were flooded, and many roads and streets were under water. Six homes experienced major flooding, and another 5 experienced minor flooding.

Flash Flood, Madison

When
August 24, 7:00 AM CST to 10:15 AM CST
Where
Madison County, 4.85 mi WSW of Farmhaven to 4.62 mi NE of Shocco
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$20,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.660, -89.830

Person was rescued from a vehicle in 2 feet of water at Highway 16 and Lottville Road.

Flash Flood, Neshoba

When
August 24, 7:00 AM CST to 10:15 AM CST
Where
Neshoba County, 0.34 mi SE of Fairgrounds to 0.63 mi SSE of Fairgrounds
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.717, -89.215

Flooding at the Neshoba County Fairgrounds, with water entering some cabins.

Flash Flood, Madison

When
August 24, 7:00 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where
Madison County, Canton to 0.34 mi ESE of Ballard
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1.0 million
Reported by
Storm Chaser
Coordinates
32.620, -90.030

Significant flooding across Canton. Many homes flooded along with numerous vehicles flooded as well. Many roads and streets were also underwater.

Flash Flood, Scott

When
August 24, 7:15 AM CST to 10:15 AM CST
Where
Scott County, 1.4 mi W of Sebastopol to 0.13 mi WSW of Sebastopol
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
County Official
Coordinates
32.578, -89.344

Considerable flooding in Sebastopol with multiple roads underwater. residents were rescued from at least two house due to water surrounding the homes, with water entering at least one home.

Flash Flood, Neshoba

When
August 24, 7:20 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where
Neshoba County, 1.16 mi WNW of Herbert Spgs to 0.96 mi WNW of Herbert Spgs
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.609, -88.947

Flooding on County Road 298.

Flash Flood, Kemper

When
August 24, 7:26 AM CST to 10:45 AM CST
Where
Kemper County, 1.74 mi W of Cleveland to 1.24 mi WNW of Cleveland
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
32.750, -88.860

Flooding at Mississippi Highway 16 and Mississippi Highway 495.

Flash Flood, Leake

When
August 24, 7:30 AM CST to 10:15 AM CST
Where
Leake County, 1.35 mi ESE of Rosebud to 1.51 mi SE of Rosebud
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.640, -89.360

A women and child were stranded after a car stalled in flood water on Zion Road. Both escaped safely.

Flash Flood, Leake

When
August 24, 7:30 AM CST to 10:15 AM CST
Where
Leake County, 2.71 mi WSW of Gill to 2.41 mi SW of Gill
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.660, -89.570

Two bridges along Pleasant Hill Road were damaged by flooding.

Flash Flood, Newton

When
August 24, 7:30 AM CST to 10:15 AM CST
Where
Newton County, 2.82 mi NNW of Blunts to 3.04 mi N of Blunts
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.440, -89.060

Flooding on Good Hope Road east of Decatur.

Heavy Rain, Jones

When
August 24, 7:39 AM CST
Where
Jones County, 0.91 mi NW of Laurel
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
31.710, -89.140

Some trees fell onto power lines and along 15th Street due to rain saturated ground.

Flash Flood, Leake

When
August 24, 7:45 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where
Leake County, 1.74 mi W of Edinburg to 1.52 mi W of Edinburg
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
32.800, -89.360

Mississippi Highway 16 flooded west of Edinburg. Video posted on Social Media.

Flash Flood, Newton

When
August 24, 7:50 AM CST to 10:15 AM CST
Where
Newton County, 0.23 mi NNW of Union Muni Arpt to 1.59 mi WSW of Union
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$100,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.583, -89.132

Numerous roads were flooded in Union, and a few businesses took on water.

Flash Flood, Leake

When
August 24, 8:00 AM CST to 10:15 AM CST
Where
Leake County, 2.23 mi SE of Estesmill to 2.14 mi SE of Estesmill
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.630, -89.440

A large culvert was washed out on Old Walnut Grove Road.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 8:00 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 5.65 mi N of Leesburg to 5.66 mi N of Leesburg
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.512, -89.771

Flooding on Slade Road washed out part of the pavement.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 8:00 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 2.82 mi NNW of Leesburg to 3.01 mi NNW of Leesburg
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.470, -89.780

Flooding at Red Oak Road and Fleming Road.

Flash Flood, Neshoba

When
August 24, 8:00 AM CST to 10:00 AM CST
Where
Neshoba County, 2.23 mi NW of Dixon to 1.91 mi W of Dixon
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.690, -89.250

Numerous roads flooded across western and southern Neshoba County.

Flash Flood, Newton

When
August 24, 8:00 AM CST to 10:15 AM CST
Where
Newton County, 0.9 mi NE of Decatur to 3.4 mi SSW of Jeff
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.440, -89.110

Multiple roads flooded across Newton County.

Flash Flood, Scott

When
August 24, 8:00 AM CST to 10:15 AM CST
Where
Scott County, 0.9 mi SE of Forest to 4.41 mi S of Hillsboro
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
32.360, -89.470

Multiple roads in Scott County Flooded.

Flash Flood, Scott

When
August 24, 8:00 AM CST to 10:15 AM CST
Where
Scott County, 2.82 mi NNE of Branch to 2.31 mi WSW of Groveton
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.510, -89.720

Numerous roads flooded in Northwest Scott County.

Heavy Rain, Leake

When
August 24, 8:06 AM CST
Where
Leake County, 2.42 mi WNW of St Ann
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
32.790, -89.690

A tree fell across the Natchez Trace Parkway east of the Highway 43 exit due to rain saturated ground.

Flash Flood, Newton

When
August 24, 8:30 AM CST to 10:15 AM CST
Where
Newton County, 1.39 mi SSW of Prospect to 1.17 mi SSW of Prospect
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
32.532, -89.281

Conehatta-Prospect Road was washed out near the Intersection with Andrew Fredrick Road.

Flash Flood, Newton

When
August 24, 8:30 AM CST to 10:15 AM CST
Where
Newton County, 2.38 mi SSW of Cooksey to 2.28 mi SSW of Cooksey
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
32.470, -89.240

Mississippi 489 washed out near the intersection with Morrow Road.

Flash Flood, Newton

When
August 24, 8:30 AM CST to 10:15 AM CST
Where
Newton County, 0.57 mi SSE of Conehatta to 0.71 mi S of Conehatta
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$20,000
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
32.442, -89.277

Flooding eroded the shoulder and a small portion of the roadway on Conehatta Lake Road near Albo Stamper Road.

Flash Flood, Newton

When
August 24, 8:30 AM CST to 10:15 AM CST
Where
Newton County, 0.58 mi E of Prospect to 0.21 mi ENE of Prospect
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
32.550, -89.260

Mississippi 492 was partially washed out just east of Conehatta Prospect Road.

Flash Flood, Lauderdale

When
August 24, 8:30 AM CST to 1:30 PM CST
Where
Lauderdale County, 1.65 mi WSW of Meridian to 2.07 mi SW of Complete
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.360, -88.746

Flooding on 65th Avenue and along Old 8th Street near the soccer complex.

Flash Flood, Hinds

When
August 24, 8:35 AM CST to 10:30 AM CST
Where
Hinds County, 2.76 mi S of Tougaloo to 2.38 mi WSW of Longaloo
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$200,000
Reported by
State Official
Coordinates
32.360, -90.130

Flooding occurred in portions of Jackson, and 6 homes experienced minor flood damage.

Flash Flood, Newton

When
August 24, 8:40 AM CST to 10:15 AM CST
Where
Newton County, 0.45 mi NW of Chunky to 0.42 mi NNW of Chunky
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.325, -88.935

Highway 80 at Adams Street flooded.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 8:45 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 3.27 mi NNE of Koch to 6.74 mi NE of Koch
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.540, -89.850

Several roads flooded and closed in Northern Rankin County including Kiddie Road, Coal Bluff Road, Lawrence Road and Flemming Road.

Flash Flood, Lauderdale

When
August 24, 8:50 AM CST to 1:30 PM CST
Where
Lauderdale County, 1.88 mi WSW of Toomsuba to 2.05 mi WSW of Toomsuba
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
32.410, -88.550

Flooding on Highway 80 between Telephone Station Road and Betts Radcliff Road.

Flash Flood, Newton

When
August 24, 9:00 AM CST to 10:15 AM CST
Where
Newton County, 2.82 mi SSW of Duffee to 2.58 mi S of Duffee
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.440, -88.940

Flooding on Chunky Duffee Road.

Flash Flood, Scott

When
August 24, 9:00 AM CST to 10:15 AM CST
Where
Scott County, 1.4 mi ENE of Damascus to 1.35 mi ENE of Damascus
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
32.557, -89.358

Water surrounded a business along Highway 21/492 west of Sebastopol.

Flash Flood, Leake

When
August 24, 9:15 AM CST to 10:15 AM CST
Where
Leake County, 0.87 mi NW of Carthage to 1.07 mi NW of Carthage
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.738, -89.541

Widespread flooding in the 600 block of William Street.

Flash Flood, Hinds

When
August 24, 9:20 AM CST to 10:30 AM CST
Where
Hinds County, 0.9 mi NE of Jackson to 0.91 mi NE of Jackson
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
32.340, -90.160

Two southbound lanes of I-20 blocked by flooding between Meadowbrook Road and Lakeland Drive.

Flash Flood, Clarke

When
August 24, 9:25 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where
Clarke County, 2.15 mi NNW of Wautubbee to 2.31 mi N of Wautubbee
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.150, -88.860

Flooding on County Road 333 near Enterprise.

Flash Flood, Newton

When
August 24, 9:30 AM CST to 10:15 AM CST
Where
Newton County, 0.49 mi ENE of Newton to 0.53 mi NE of Newton
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.323, -89.162

Flooding near the fire department and on Ford Avenue.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 9:35 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 0.9 mi NW of Rice Hill to 0.85 mi NW of Rice Hill
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
32.280, -90.040

Rising water approached numerous cars at a car dealership on Highway 80 in Pearl.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 9:35 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 1.5 mi SSW of Luckney to 1.2 mi SW of Luckney
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
32.330, -90.080

Flooding on Flowood Drive.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 9:35 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 2.94 mi N of Flowood to 2.91 mi N of Flowood
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
32.322, -90.119

Flooding on Treetops Boulevard.

Flash Flood, Jasper

When
August 24, 9:45 AM CST to 11:30 AM CST
Where
Jasper County, 0.69 mi S of Penantly to 0.82 mi S of Penantly
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.160, -89.050

County Road 2424 flooded near the intersection of Highway 503.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 9:55 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 1.19 mi E of Flowood to 0.84 mi ENE of Flowood
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Amateur Radio
Coordinates
32.282, -90.100

One lane of Highway 80 was closed due to flooding in Front of Pearl High School.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 9:55 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 2.44 mi ESE of Lakeland to 2.47 mi ESE of Lakeland
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.210, -90.130

Part of Old Pearson Road was under water.

Flash Flood, Hinds

When
August 24, 10:00 AM CST to 10:30 AM CST
Where
Hinds County, 1.5 mi SSE of Longaloo to 1.5 mi SSW of Tougaloo
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.380, -90.140

White Oak Creek was out of its banks and flooded several back yards in the Briarwood Drive area.

Flash Flood, Smith

When
August 24, 10:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where
Smith County, 0.91 mi NW of Trenton to 1.41 mi S of Trenton
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.180, -89.630

Multiple roads across the north part of the county flooded.

Flash Flood, Lauderdale

When
August 24, 10:00 AM CST to 1:30 PM CST
Where
Lauderdale County, 2.07 mi S of Pine Spgs to 1.95 mi S of Pine Spgs
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.450, -88.770

Flooding occurred at Snowden Hills in Collinsville.

Flash Flood, Jasper

When
August 24, 10:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where
Jasper County, 0.42 mi S of Baxter to 1.11 mi SW of Baxter
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.194, -89.170

Flooding on County Roads 1561 and 1563.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 10:02 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 1.88 mi ESE of Fannin to 1.74 mi ESE of Fannin
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
32.410, -89.920

There was widespread flooding on Mount Helm Road off of Highway 25. A house was surrounded by flood water.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 10:05 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 2.38 mi NNW of Flowood to 2.47 mi NNW of Flowood
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.310, -90.140

There was widespread flooding along Flowood Drive in Flowood.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 10:10 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 1.5 mi NNW of Rice Hill to 1.37 mi NNW of Rice Hill
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1.0 million
Reported by
Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates
32.290, -90.040

Roads were flooded and impassable in the Brandon area, and the Peach Tree Nursing Home at the intersection of Crossgates Blvd and Old Brandon Road was flooded. Approximately 40 residents had to be evacuated.

Flash Flood, Madison

When
August 24, 10:12 AM CST to 10:30 AM CST
Where
Madison County, 2.15 mi SSW of Ridgeland to 2.16 mi SSW of Ridgeland
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
32.400, -90.140

Widespread flooding on Ridgewood road has made the road impassable. Stalled cars were also reported.

Flash Flood, Hinds

When
August 24, 10:15 AM CST to 10:30 AM CST
Where
Hinds County, 1.31 mi NNW of Jackson to 1.4 mi NNW of Jackson
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.348, -90.176

A convenience store on State Street was flooded when Eubanks Creek rose out of its banks.

Flash Flood, Scott

When
August 24, 10:15 AM CST
Where
Scott County, 0.24 mi SW of Forest to 0.31 mi SSW of Forest
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.367, -89.482

Flooding at Highway 80 and Highway 35.

Flash Flood, Jasper

When
August 24, 10:20 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where
Jasper County, 1.81 mi SW of Rose Hill to 1.88 mi SW of Rose Hill
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.130, -89.020

Part of Highway 18 around Rose Hill flooded.

Flash Flood, Smith

When
August 24, 10:30 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where
Smith County, 3.5 mi S of Raleigh to 3.44 mi S of Raleigh
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$50,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.980, -89.520

Church building flooded just of Highway 35 South.

Flash Flood, Smith

When
August 24, 10:30 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where
Smith County, 1.87 mi N of Ted to 1.88 mi N of Ted
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.077, -89.331

A home flooded on Smith County Road 103.

Heavy Rain, Hinds

When
August 24, 10:30 AM CST
Where
Hinds County, 2.07 mi N of Nogan
Property damage
$3,000
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
32.280, -90.220

A few trees in Jackson fell down due to rain saturated soil, including along Mockingbird Lane, Oriole Drive, and Will O Wisp Way.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 10:31 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 1.42 mi NNW of Rice Hill to 1.4 mi NNW of Rice Hill
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.289, -90.040

Flooding reported at the Village Nursing Home on Old Brandon Road in Brandon. 42 residents needed to be evacuated.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 10:37 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 0.28 mi SSW of Luckney to 0.23 mi SSW of Luckney
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
32.347, -90.073

Social media posts showed flooding on Hemlock Drive in Laurelwood in Flowood.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 10:45 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 0.69 mi N of Rice Hill to 0.76 mi N of Rice Hill
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$35,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.280, -90.030

A business was flooded, and a portion of a parking lot was covered with 1 to 2 feet of water.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 10:46 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 2.83 mi N of Rice Hill to 2.92 mi N of Rice Hill
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.311, -90.036

Widespread flooding occurred in the Stonehenge Subdivision towards Stonehenge Drive.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 11:00 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 2.01 mi ESE of Barnett Res West to 2.4 mi ESE of Barnett Res West
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.408, -89.999

There was flooding along Northshore Parkway and Church Road.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 11:00 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 0.69 mi S of Pisgah to 0.1 mi SSE of Pisgah
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.460, -89.870

Stump Ridge Road was blocked due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 11:00 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 1.36 mi ENE of Goshen Spgs to 1.42 mi NNE of Goshen Spgs
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$40,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.480, -89.900

Two washouts occurred along Pisgah Road.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 11:00 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 1.89 mi WNW of Montery to 1.74 mi WNW of Montery
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.190, -90.110

Road washed out a culvert on Shenandoah Lane.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 11:00 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 2.07 mi N of Goshen Spgs to 2.1 mi N of Goshen Spgs
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.500, -89.920

Can Creek Road was flooded.

Flash Flood, Clarke

When
August 24, 11:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST
Where
Clarke County, 2.72 mi NW of Enterprise to 2.35 mi NNW of Enterprise
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.210, -88.850

County Road 373 had a portions washed out due to a culvert failure. Several other roads in the northwest part of the county were also flooded.

Flash Flood, Clarke

When
August 24, 11:00 AM CST to 11:50 AM CST
Where
Clarke County, 1.38 mi N of Elwood to 1.36 mi NNW of Elwood
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
32.050, -88.780

County Roads 130 and 132 flooded.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 11:10 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 1.5 mi NNE of Value to 1.68 mi NE of Value
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.300, -89.990

East Deer Ridge Road was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 11:22 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 2.15 mi NNW of Florence to 2.24 mi ENE of Cleary
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
32.180, -90.140

Two lanes were blocked by flooding on Highway 49 north of Gunter Road.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 11:26 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 1.81 mi SW of Brandon to 1.41 mi SW of Brandon
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.250, -90.000

Widespread flooding occurred in the Windsong Subdivision off of Highway 468 in Brandon.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 11:30 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 1.02 mi S of Greenfield to 0.99 mi S of Greenfield
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.235, -90.050

There was flooding on Spanish Oak Drive.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 11:30 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 1.47 mi S of Cleary to 1.45 mi S of Cleary
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.149, -90.178

Flooding at Mullican Road and South Eagle Ridge Drive.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 11:30 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 0.5 mi N of Florence to 0.53 mi NNE of Florence
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Broadcast Media
Coordinates
32.157, -90.129

Nearby flooding led to the evacuation of 104 children and 22 staff members at the Railroad Daycare Center.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 11:30 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 0.9 mi NE of Whitfield to 0.66 mi NNE of Whitfield
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.240, -90.070

There was flooding at Greenfield Road and Whitfield Road.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 11:30 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 1.75 mi E of Florence to 1.78 mi E of Florence
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.150, -90.100

Williams Road was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood, Scott

When
August 24, 11:30 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Scott County, 1.38 mi S of Forest Muni Arpt to 1.19 mi S of Forest Muni Arpt
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$10,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
32.330, -89.480

There was a partial washout of Highway 35 south of Interstate 20.

Flash Flood, Jasper

When
August 24, 11:30 AM CST to 11:50 AM CST
Where
Jasper County, 2.38 mi SSW of Turnerville to 2.24 mi N of Lake Como
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
31.990, -89.220

Flooding on County Road 23.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 11:31 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 2.23 mi SE of Greenfield to 2.44 mi SE of Greenfield
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
32.230, -90.020

Three to five inches of water was flowing across the entrance to the Greenfield Station neighborhood.

Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 11:31 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 2.37 mi SE of Greenfield to 2.2 mi SE of Greenfield
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
32.227, -90.020

Three to five inches of water was flowing across the entrance to the Greenfield Station neighborhood.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 11:33 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 1.5 mi SSE of Greenfield to 1.91 mi S of Greenfield
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
32.230, -90.040

Water encroached on several homes along Highway 468.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 11:35 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 0.69 mi N of Whitfield to 0.71 mi N of Whitfield
Cause
Heavy Rain
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
32.240, -90.080

Water flowing across the entrance to the Hudspeth Center.

Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 11:35 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 0.65 mi NNW of Whitfield to 0.33 mi NW of Whitfield
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
32.239, -90.083

Water flowed across the entrance to the Hudspeth Center.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 11:39 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 2.01 mi E of Flowood to 2.06 mi E of Flowood
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.276, -90.086

Widespread flooding occurred in Country Place on Spring Lake Drive.

Flash Flood, Simpson

When
August 24, 11:40 AM CST to 3:00 PM CST
Where
Simpson County, 3.13 mi SE of Harrisville to 2.51 mi WSW of Harrisville
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
31.940, -90.040

Several roads were flooded across the northwest portions of the county.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 11:45 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 0.9 mi NE of Rankin to 0.95 mi NE of Rankin
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.290, -89.910

Flooding at Andrew Chapel Road at Highway 80.

Flash Flood, Jasper

When
August 24, 11:45 AM CST to 3:00 PM CST
Where
Jasper County, 3.13 mi SW of Stringer to 3.3 mi SW of Stringer
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.840, -89.310

Flooding occurred on County Road 7.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 11:54 AM CST to 12:30 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 2.75 mi ENE of Luckney to 2.95 mi ENE of Luckney
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.369, -90.028

Flooding occurred in the Live Oaks Subdivision south of Bellegrove Circle in Brandon.

Flash Flood, Clarke

When
August 24, 12:00 PM CST to 3:00 PM CST
Where
Clarke County, 2.29 mi NNW of Langsdale to 2.21 mi NNW of Langsdale
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.909, -88.600

County Roads 694 and 621 flooded.

Tornado, Lamar

When
August 24, 12:04 PM CST to 12:05 PM CST
Where
Lamar County, 2.36 mi W of Wardwell Station to 2.34 mi W of Wardwell Station
Rating
EF0
Path length
0.02 mi
Path width
25 yd
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
31.330, -89.410

A brief EF0 tornado occurred just north of US 98 in West Hattiesburg. Along with multiple videos of a funnel cloud taken along US 98, an employee from a nearby golf course witnessed debris briefly being lofted and another video showed the tornado passing north of a business on 98 Place. No other damage occurred in the area. The tornado appeared the be the result of the intersection of two low level boundaries enhancing shear and very low cloud bases in the exceptionally moisture-rich environment.

Flash Flood, Hinds

When
August 24, 12:07 PM CST to 1:50 PM CST
Where
Hinds County, 1.69 mi SSE of Longaloo to 1.62 mi SSE of Longaloo
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
Social Media
Coordinates
32.377, -90.141

A social media post showed flooding on Briarwood Drive in Jackson. A school bus was partially submerged in flood water.

Flash Flood, Jefferson Davis

When
August 24, 12:20 PM CST to 3:00 PM CST
Where
Jefferson Davis County, 0.59 mi E of Prentiss to 0.8 mi ESE of Prentiss
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$40,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.600, -89.870

Two buses flooded in town of Prentiss.

Flash Flood, Jefferson Davis

When
August 24, 12:20 PM CST to 3:00 PM CST
Where
Jefferson Davis County, Prentiss to 1.18 mi S of Prentiss
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$80,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.600, -89.880

Two businesses in Prentiss flooded.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 24, 12:30 PM CST to 1:50 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 1.17 mi E of Lakeland to 1.11 mi E of Lakeland
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.220, -90.150

A flooded creek rose into the backyards of some homes in the Southwind Subdivision with fences damaged.

Flash Flood, Covington

When
August 24, 12:30 PM CST to 1:50 PM CST
Where
Covington County, 0.58 mi W of Arbo to 0.22 mi SW of Arbo
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.730, -89.640

Part of highway 49 and Arbo Road flooded south of Mount Olive.

Flash Flood, Forrest

When
August 24, 12:30 PM CST to 2:00 PM CST
Where
Forrest County, 2.74 mi WSW of Mc Callum to 2.62 mi WSW of Mc Callum
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$25,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
31.210, -89.260

Report of a car flooded and high water rescue on Highway 49 in Hattiesburg.

Flash Flood, Forrest

When
August 24, 12:30 PM CST to 2:00 PM CST
Where
Forrest County, 0.91 mi NW of Hattiesburg to 1.05 mi NW of Hattiesburg
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
31.330, -89.330

Flooding reported at the University of Southern Mississippi.

Flash Flood, Forrest

When
August 24, 12:30 PM CST to 2:00 PM CST
Where
Forrest County, 1.72 mi SSW of Petal to 1.69 mi N of Dixie Pine
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$30,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
31.326, -89.278

Flooding at Klondyke Street and Hardy Street.

Flash Flood, Forrest

When
August 24, 12:30 PM CST to 2:00 PM CST
Where
Forrest County, 1.37 mi ENE of Petal to 1.16 mi ESE of Dragon
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$200,000
Reported by
County Official
Coordinates
31.360, -89.250

There was flooding at Sherry Lynn Drive and Oaklawn drive and also on Robinson Drive and Leeville Road.

Flash Flood, Forrest

When
August 24, 12:40 PM CST to 2:00 PM CST
Where
Forrest County, 0.84 mi ENE of Hattiesburg to 0.88 mi ENE of Hattiesburg
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$100,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
31.325, -89.307

Flooding on Hardy Street between 10th and 11th street and near 17th street.

Flash Flood, Covington

When
August 24, 12:50 PM CST to 3:00 PM CST
Where
Covington County, 5.29 mi NE of Gandsi to 4.66 mi NE of Gandsi
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.615, -89.427

A few roads flooded in the southern part of the county including Williams Road road near Highway 588 and Ed Mayfield Road.

Flash Flood, Jones

When
August 24, 12:50 PM CST to 3:00 PM CST
Where
Jones County, 0.69 mi N of Moselle to 1.24 mi W of Moselle
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
31.510, -89.280

A few roads were flooded around Moselle.

Flash Flood, Forrest

When
August 24, 1:05 PM CST to 2:00 PM CST
Where
Forrest County, 1.82 mi NE of Hattiesburg to 1.6 mi ESE of Riverside
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$90,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
31.340, -89.300

There was flooding in the 1500 block of Main Street.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 25, 4:30 PM CST to 7:00 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 2.23 mi SE of Greenfield to 2.05 mi SE of Greenfield
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
32.230, -90.020

Flooding on Greenfield Station Road off Mississippi Highway 468.

Flash Flood, Rankin

When
August 25, 5:47 PM CST to 7:00 PM CST
Where
Rankin County, 1.38 mi S of Greenfield to 1.46 mi S of Greenfield
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$15,000
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
32.230, -90.050

Flooding caused a vehicle to stall near Whitfield.

Flash Flood, Hinds

When
August 25, 5:47 PM CST to 6:30 PM CST
Where
Hinds County, 0.9 mi SE of West Jackson to 1.17 mi SE of West Jackson
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$1,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
32.310, -90.190

An underpass flooded in Jackson.

Flood, Simpson

When
August 25, 11:45 PM CST to August 26, 6:00 AM CST
Where
Simpson County, 1.64 mi SE of Everett to 1.61 mi SE of Everett
Cause
Heavy Rain
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
32.011, -89.813

A long section of Ponder Mason Road near the intersection with Everett Church Road was inundated by floodwaters from the nearby Strong River.

What these are

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.
Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals unusual for the place and season that did not produce a flood.
Flood
Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.
Tornado
A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.

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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: 1052970, 1052971, 1052972, 1095501, 1052974, 1095502, 1052973, 1052975, 1052976, 1053345, 1053346, 1053348, 1079286, 1053374, 1053350, 1079287, 1052977, 1052978, 1053354, 1095503, 1052979, 1053356, 1052984, 1053079, 1053080, 1053352, 1053357, 1053376, 1053378, 1095504, 1053364, 1053365, 1053366, 1053367, 1053412, 1053369, 1053358, 1053108, 1053410, 1053368, and more.