Flood — Leflore, Mississippi
2024-04-10 · near Phillipstown, Leflore, Mississippi
1
Direct deaths
$15K
Property damage
Event narrative
A 43-year old female died (indirect) after her car hydroplaned shortly before midnight and was submerged in a flooded ditch. The car was headed southbound on Highway 49 approximately one mile north of the Holmes County line.
Wider weather episode
A line of severe thunderstorms produced significant wind damage, heavy rain, hail, and a tornado as it crossed from Northeast Louisiana into Mississippi during the evening of April 9th. Subsequent heavy rain and storms continued into the daytime of April 10th.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1192463. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.