Heavy Rain — Sharkey, Mississippi
2022-08-23 · near Blanton, Sharkey, Mississippi
1
Injuries
$50K
Property damage
Event narrative
A tractor trailer hydroplaned and overturned on US Highway 61 south of Blanton Curve. The driver was injured and was transported to a local hospital.
Wider weather episode
A low pressure system brought widespread heavy rain to portions of Mississippi with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day on August 23rd.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1089343. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.