Flash Flood in Marion County, Mississippi

Flash Flood June 18, 1997 · Marion County, Mississippi

$15.0M

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

Over six inches of rain fell in Columbia in a three hour period and eight and a quarter inches fell in a 24 hour period. Water entered thirty businesses in Columbia. Twevle of the business suffered major damage. Eight homes also suffered flood damage. Many roads were washed out and had to be closed.Numerous cars were under water.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5615793. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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