Widespread, slow moving showers and thunderstorms moved across central Mississippi between July 23rd and July 25th. The air mass over the region was extremely moist, which contributed significantly to the high rainfall rates that occurred. Several areas reported rainfall rates in excess of 1.5 inches per hour. Flash flooding was reported all over the region.

Flash Flood in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JUL-11 11:40:00 to 24-JUL-11 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATTIESBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officer reported street flooding at the intersection of US Highway 49 and 4th Street at the northeast corner of the University of Southern Mississippi Campus. Twelve to eighteen inches of water were estimated to have been covering the road.

Heavy Rain in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JUL-11 13:15:00 to 24-JUL-11 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEMINARY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An estimated 3.75 to 3.99 inches if rain fell in about 1.5 hours.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JUL-11 18:15:00 to 24-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWEATMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six inches of water had accumulated on Harmony Road.

Lightning in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUL-11 13:15:00 to 25-JUL-11 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATTIESBURG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two residences were struck by lightning. Several traffic signals were out in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LEFLORE, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUL-11 17:58:00 to 25-JUL-11 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A power pole was snapped at an apartment complex in Greenwood.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUNFLOWER, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUL-11 17:30:00 to 25-JUL-11 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: INDIANOLA
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 0.30K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Some tree limbs were down in Indianola.

Heavy Rain in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JUL-11 06:00:00 to 24-JUL-11 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NELLIEBURG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Coop observer reported 3.92 inches of rain northwest of Meridian.

Heavy Rain in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JUL-11 06:00:00 to 24-JUL-11 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKATIBBEE LAKE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Coop observer measured 4.6 inches of rainfall southeast of Collinsville.

Heavy Rain in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JUL-11 06:00:00 to 24-JUL-11 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOOKSTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A CoCoRahs observer reported 4.83 inches of rain northwest of Meridian.

Heavy Rain in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JUL-11 06:00:00 to 24-JUL-11 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTIN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

CoCoRahs observer reported 3.05 inches of rain northwest of Martin.

Heavy Rain in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUL-11 08:45:00 to 25-JUL-11 08:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADATON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Public reported rainfall amounts in excess of five inches since 6 am near Adaton.

Flash Flood in LEFLORE, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUL-11 18:30:00 to 25-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT LORING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several streets around Greenwood were under water.

Flash Flood in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUL-11 08:45:00 to 25-JUL-11 08:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MABEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Many roads had water over them. Road crews worked to repair several washed out roads in the western part of the county.

Heavy Rain in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JUL-11 08:47:00 to 24-JUL-11 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONITA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain caused several wrecks on Interstate 20 and Interstate 59 North due to hydroplaning.

Heavy Rain in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JUL-11 06:00:00 to 24-JUL-11 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARDWELL STATION
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A roof of a building being remodeled in the Turtle Creek Mall area collapsed due to the heavy rain.

Heavy Rain in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JUL-11 06:00:00 to 24-JUL-11 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MEI)KEY FLD MERIDIA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A Cocorahs observer recorded 3.23 inches southwest of Meridian.

Heavy Rain in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JUL-11 06:00:00 to 24-JUL-11 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NELLIEBURG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A Cocorahs observer recorded 3.36 inches of rain northwest of Meridian.

Heavy Rain in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JUL-11 06:00:00 to 24-JUL-11 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTIN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A Cocorahs observer reported 3.60 inches of rain northeast of Collinsville.

Heavy Rain in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JUL-11 06:00:00 to 24-JUL-11 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLINSVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A Cocorahs observer reported 5.87 inches of rain just northeast of Collinsville.

Flash Flood in MONTGOMERY, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-JUL-11 08:19:00 to 23-JUL-11 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINONA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few roads in town were beginning to be covered with water.

Flash Flood in ATTALA, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-JUL-11 09:00:00 to 23-JUL-11 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: POSSUMNECK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few roads were closed across northwest Attala County due to high water. Radar estimated 5 to 7 inches of rain fell across this area.

Flash Flood in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-JUL-11 14:20:00 to 23-JUL-11 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few roads in Ridgeland were flooded.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-JUL-11 14:55:00 to 23-JUL-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARNETT RES WEST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Three to four inches of water was over the roadway near the intersection of Spillway Road and Old Fannin Road.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 23-JUL-11 15:45:00 to 23-JUL-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEESBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A portion of Red Oak Road was under water.

Flash Flood in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JUL-11 08:50:00 to 24-JUL-11 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHUNKY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Roads were flooded in downtown Chunky.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 24-JUL-11 10:22:00 to 24-JUL-11 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKATIBBEE LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several streets in Meridian, as well as northwest of Meridian were flooded.

Flash Flood in SUNFLOWER, MISSISSIPPI
From 25-JUL-11 19:00:00 to 25-JUL-11 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEATHMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads in the county were under water with four to six inches of water over the them. Several streets in Indianola were also flooded.