Flash Flood in Yazoo County, Mississippi

Flash Flood May 17, 2025 · Yazoo County, Mississippi

$500K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Significant flash flooding occurred in Yazoo City following roughly 4 inches of rain in 2 hours. 24 homes were flooded with varying degree from minor to major damage (a few inches of water to 3ft). Numerous vehicles were also flooded.

The wider storm

Severe storms produced damaging winds and hail across north central Mississippi.

Began near Yazoo City Barrier A (32.8700, -90.4200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1272564. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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