Flash Flood — Copiah, Mississippi

2024-05-17 · near Gallman, Copiah, Mississippi

Event narrative

There was flooding on several roads around the Hazlehurst area including Monticello Street, Raymond Road, and Bethesda Road. Eight houses were flooded on Vardaman Street, and residents had to be rescued.

Wider weather episode

A band of heavy rain developed during the morning of May 17th and caused flash flooding across portions of Mississippi.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1195228. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.