Flash Flood in Yazoo County, Mississippi

Flash Flood May 28, 2008 · Yazoo County, Mississippi

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Damage as recorded

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What the National Weather Service wrote

A slow moving cluster of thunderstorms dumped 4 to 7 inches of rain across portions of Yazoo County. In the city, 6.59 inches of rain was measured. Numerous roads and streets were flooded. Several dozen vehicles were flooded along with 30 homes and businesses.

The wider storm

A few clusters of slow moving thunderstorms evolved across central Mississippi during the morning hours of May 28th. Some localized areas from Yazoo County, across Madison County into Extreme northern Rankin County saw 4 to 6 inches of rain. Some flash flooding occurred with portions of Yazoo County receiving the brunt of the flooding and damage.

Began near Norway (32.8949, -90.4168).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 104488. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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