Flash Flood — Forrest, Mississippi

1999-01-29 to 1999-01-30 · near Countywide, Forrest, Mississippi

Wider weather episode

Strong thunderstorms moved across southern Mississippi flooding numerous roads and homes. A few roads were closed and a few bridges were washed out. Several businesses were flooded as well. In Hattiesburg, nearly ten inches of rain fell flooding places that have never been flooded before. Homes had to be evacuated in Hattiesburg. Forrest and Lamar Counties received most of the flood related damage. One person died when their vehicle was swept off of a bridge into a flood swollen creek. The driver of the vehicle could not swim to safety and rescue attempts failed.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5682045. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.