A significant heavy rain and flash flooding event occurred on October 16 and into the first part of October 17. The event was set up by an anomalous pool of tropical type moisture (300% of normal) over the western Gulf of Mexico which was then pulled northward by strong low level winds in advance of a westward moving upper level disturbance. There were several other factors in play which contributed to the large amounts of rain, such as a northward moving warm front and a building upper ridge over the eastern Gulf of Mexico. The warm front helped lift the air while the building upper ridge served to weaken the westward moving upper disturbance. This then caused the progression of the heavy convective rains to slow and dump tremendous amounts of rain from southeast Texas to north and central Louisiana and then into west-central Mississippi. By late evening, dry mid level air began pushing east from Texas and allowed the heavy rain shield to move and exit the region by early Tuesday morning. Heavy rains were not the only weather type during this event, a couple of tornadoes occurred along with scattered reports of wind damage.
What makes this event rare is that such a large area received 6 to 10 inches of rain and an even larger area received 4 to 6 inches. Embedded in that swath, a few locations in northern and central Louisiana received a whopping 12 to 17 inches! During this time of year, these kinds of rains usually occur from slow moving tropical cyclones, not from a warm front and westward moving upper disturbance. The result of all this rain was numerous reports of flash flooding, some even significant, across northeast Louisiana and west-central Mississippi. This event will go down in the record books for the amount of real estate covered by heavy rainfall and the several locations that measured extreme amounts.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHARKEY, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-OCT-06 17:28:00 to 16-OCT-06 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: EGREMONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Many large limbs were blown down in the Egremont Community.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHARKEY, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-OCT-06 17:28:00 to 16-OCT-06 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROLLING FORK
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree fell on a mobile home caused significant damage to the home. Additionally, a large wooden fence was blown down at the sheriff's home.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-OCT-06 21:44:00 to 16-OCT-06 21:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMBURG
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees and power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ISSAQUENA, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-OCT-06 17:13:00 to 16-OCT-06 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: FITLER
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous large limbs were blown down just southeast of Fitler along with a few trees blown down off Goose Lake Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-OCT-06 20:15:00 to 16-OCT-06 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: VICKSBURG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-OCT-06 15:17:00 to 16-OCT-06 15:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERCY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-OCT-06 22:10:00 to 16-OCT-06 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HESTERVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of trees were blown down off Highway 35 and Highway 43 north of Kosciusko.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-OCT-06 22:05:00 to 16-OCT-06 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYMOND
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-OCT-06 02:55:00 to 17-OCT-06 02:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKLYN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A couple of trees were blown down, one blocking a portion of Highway 49.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-OCT-06 22:20:00 to 16-OCT-06 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUDE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A few trees were blown down along Highway 84.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-OCT-06 18:22:00 to 16-OCT-06 18:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: YAZOO CITY
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down in Yazoo City along with numerous large limbs down around the Eden Community.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-OCT-06 19:28:00 to 16-OCT-06 19:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down around town.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-OCT-06 21:55:00 to 16-OCT-06 21:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two large oak trees were uprooted on private property between Clinton and Raymond off Midway Road.

Flash Flood in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-OCT-06 22:30:00 to 17-OCT-06 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain between four and seven inches fell across a large portion of Madison County during the evening hours of October 16th. This heavy rain caused several roads to become flooded and for several homes to take in water just west of Canton.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-OCT-06 23:45:00 to 16-OCT-06 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALNUT GROVE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down.

Flash Flood in SHARKEY, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-OCT-06 20:00:00 to 17-OCT-06 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 300.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Heavy rain between six and ten inches fell across all of Sharkey County during the late afternoon and evening hours of October 16th. This heavy rain caused many roads and farm fields to become flooded by several feet of water. High water marks were noted by debris across the landscape.

Thunderstorm Wind in JASPER, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-OCT-06 14:40:00 to 16-OCT-06 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTROSE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-OCT-06 02:05:00 to 17-OCT-06 02:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A power pole was blown down and blocked Highway 13.

Flash Flood in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-OCT-06 20:00:00 to 17-OCT-06 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: YAZOO CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 300.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Heavy rain between six and ten inches fell across all of Yazoo County during the late afternoon and evening hours of October 16th. This heavy rain caused many roads and farm fields to become flooded by several feet of water. Numerous mud slides occurred along the bluffs and some roads had sections washed out or large amounts of mud coving them. High water marks were noted by debris across the landscape. A few homes were also flooded in the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in YAZOO, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-OCT-06 20:55:00 to 16-OCT-06 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTONIA
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-OCT-06 20:55:00 to 16-OCT-06 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down near Palestine Road at the railroad track.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-OCT-06 21:48:00 to 16-OCT-06 21:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: POCAHONTAS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-OCT-06 02:44:00 to 17-OCT-06 02:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: PURVIS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down with one on a house on Ray Simmons Road at Highway 11. Additionally, a shed was destroyed at this same location.

Tornado in JEFFERSON DAVIS, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-OCT-06 16:12:00 to 16-OCT-06 16:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASSFIELD
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

This weak tornado briefly touched down just outside of Bassfield and snapped a few trees.

Flash Flood in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-OCT-06 22:30:00 to 17-OCT-06 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KOSCIUSKO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain between four and seven inches fell across all of Attala County during the evening hours of October 16th. This heavy rain caused many roads to become flooded by several feet of water and for several homes to take in water.

Flash Flood in CHOCTAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-OCT-06 23:00:00 to 17-OCT-06 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEIR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rain between five and eight inches fell across a large portion of Choctaw County during the evening hours of October 16th. This heavy rain caused several roads to become flooded and for several homes and businesses to take in water.

Tornado in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-OCT-06 18:39:00 to 16-OCT-06 18:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOLARSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado touched down just southwest of Tolarsville and tracked north northeast mainly across open farmland and wooded land. Many trees were uprooted or snapped along the path. One home, just north of Tolarsville, had shingles torn off the roof.

Flash Flood in ISSAQUENA, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-OCT-06 20:00:00 to 17-OCT-06 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FITLER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Heavy rain between six and ten inches fell across all of Issaquena County during the late afternoon and evening hours of October 16th. This heavy rain caused many roads and farm fields to become flooded by several feet of water. High water marks were noted by debris across the landscape.

Thunderstorm Wind in SMITH, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-OCT-06 00:46:00 to 17-OCT-06 01:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 13.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down across the northern portion of the county.

Flash Flood in HUMPHREYS, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-OCT-06 20:00:00 to 17-OCT-06 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOUISE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 200.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Heavy rain between four and eight inches fell across all of Humphreys County during the late afternoon and evening hours of October 16th. This heavy rain caused many roads and farm fields to become flooded by several feet of water. High water marks were noted by debris across the landscape.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-OCT-06 21:35:00 to 16-OCT-06 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: FENWICK
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees and a power line blown down on Liberty Road.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-OCT-06 22:30:00 to 17-OCT-06 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain between three and six inches fell across the northern portion of Hinds County during the evening hours of October 16th. This heavy rain caused several county roads to become flooded.

Flash Flood in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-OCT-06 02:15:00 to 17-OCT-06 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain between two and four inches quickly fell across a large portion of Marion County shortly after midnight on October 17th. This heavy rain caused several streets to flood and for several stores and businesses to take in water on Main Street.

Tornado in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 17-OCT-06 02:39:00 to 17-OCT-06 02:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARDWELL STATION
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 700.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This strong tornado briefly touched down in the Oak Grove Community and was on the ground for 3/4 of a mile. Two homes had nearly the entire roof torn off and large wooden boards were wedged into the ground. Portions of awning were blown a mile away. Seven other homes sustained minor damage within the brief path.

Thunderstorm Wind in ISSAQUENA, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-OCT-06 15:03:00 to 16-OCT-06 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYERSVILLE
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down from near Mayersville to near the Grace Community.

Flash Flood in WARREN, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-OCT-06 19:30:00 to 17-OCT-06 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VICKSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rain between four and seven inches fell across all of Warren County during the late afternoon and evening hours of October 16th. This heavy rain caused mud slides across the county as well as flooding several homes. Many roadways were underwater or covered with several feet of mud.

Flash Flood in HOLMES, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-OCT-06 20:00:00 to 17-OCT-06 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COXBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Heavy rain between five and ten inches fell across all of Holmes County during the late afternoon and evening hours of October 16th. This heavy rain caused many roads and farm fields to become flooded by several feet of water. Numerous mud slides occurred along the bluffs and some roads had sections washed out. High water marks were noted by debris across the landscape. Some homes were flooded in the Tchula and Gwin Communities.

Thunderstorm Wind in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 16-OCT-06 22:30:00 to 16-OCT-06 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TERRY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A couple of trees were blown down.