Flash Flood — Warren, Mississippi

2017-04-02 to 2017-04-03 · near Vicksburg, Warren, Mississippi

Event narrative

Heavy rain fell for several hours across Vicksburg. This resulted in 6 to 10 inches in accumulation. Some of the rain rates were extreme with an observed amount around three inches in a 45 minute period. Water rescues occurred at Letitia and Meadow Street, as well as on Pemberton Avenue. Flooding occurred along Veto Street and water entered the Vicksburg Police Department building. A mudslide occurred on Dana Road and mud was washed across I-20, which blocked all westbound lanes. Part of the substation on Rifle Road was flooded and this resulted in power outages across the area. Ten homes were flooded, as well as multiple streets around Vicksburg. The Trustmark Bank drive through collapsed during the rain event as well.

Wider weather episode

A powerful spring storm system impacted much of the region on April 2nd. As this system evolved, a severe weather outbreak occurred with many tornadoes impacting portions of Louisiana and Mississippi. In addition, multiple other thunderstorms produced damaging wind gusts, large hail, and significant flash flooding during the afternoon and overnight hours.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 680650. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.