A classic heavy rain pattern set up over the Mid-South during the period of March 9th, 2016 to March 13th, 2016. A cold front stretched from Nebraska to Texas on the morning of March 8th. The front moved southeastward and stalled across Southeast Missouri as an upper level low remained stationary over Texas. A very moist atmosphere was in place over the Mid-South south of this boundary. Several weak low pressure centers developed and moved along the stalled front. As a result, periods of heavy rain, up to an inch per hour in some cases, fell over the same locations. Over the several day stretch, the front fluctuated at times shifting the heaviest band of rain. The storm total rainfall over the 5 day period ranged from four to ten inches over Northwest Mississippi. The heavy rain caused widespread flash flooding and many roads were closed as a result. In addition, numerous streams and small rivers overflowed their banks.

Flash Flood in DE SOTO, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-MAR-16 14:25:00 to 10-MAR-16 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Another heavier round of showers and thunderstorms brought flash flooding back into DeSoto County. Several roads were closed east and south of Hernando. Holly Springs Road east of Hernando flooded trapping a family. A total of 12 homes were flooded or inaccessible. Camp Creek flooded nearby fields at Byhalia Road. Love Road was washed out just east of Highway 51 near Cedar Farms. Rainfall totals from late on March 8th to the afternoon of March 10th totaled over 9 inches in parts of DeSoto County.

Flood in COAHOMA, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-MAR-16 12:00:00 to 12-MAR-16 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKSDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several rounds of heavy rain resulting in flooding of the Big Sunflower River in Coahoma County. Several homes had to be evacuated near the river in Clarksdale. Eighty-five homes suffered minor flood damage while two mobile homes suffered major flood damage. One road received major damage.

Flash Flood in TATE, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-MAR-16 11:00:00 to 10-MAR-16 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAVAGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rain result in flash flooding across Tate County. Highway 3 was closed just north of the intersection with Highway 4. Six homes were affected and eight people were displaced. Nineteen roads were closed and there was damage to the county courthouse and administration building.

Flood in TALLAHATCHIE, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-MAR-16 12:00:00 to 12-MAR-16 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUTWILER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several rounds of heavy rain resulting in flooding across parts of Tallahatchie County. Forty-seven homes suffered minor damage and 43 roads were damaged.

Flash Flood in DE SOTO, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-MAR-16 19:30:00 to 09-MAR-16 23:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE CORMORANT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Several roads around DeSoto County were impassable due to flash flooding. In addition, a local residential dam was breached causing Austin Road near Highway 301 to be closed.

Flood in TUNICA, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-MAR-16 03:45:00 to 10-MAR-16 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBINSONSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.70M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Continued heavy rainfall brought many road closures to Tunica County due to flooded roadways. Several homes were evacuated off Highway 3 in Robinsonville. A total of 118 homes were damaged. Forty-four roads suffered damage and 245 people were displaced.

Flood in DE SOTO, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-MAR-16 03:45:00 to 10-MAR-16 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORFOLK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding evolved into flooding as heavy rain continued over DeSoto County. Numerous roads were closed as a result of flood water including Highway 61, south of Church Road, and Holly Springs Road. In addition, one person had to be rescued from a car that was submerged in flood water. Another swift water rescue also occurred. The heavy rain caused land to collapse near Eudora that knocked down a power pole and a power line on Fogg Road.

Flood in MARSHALL, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-MAR-16 07:00:00 to 10-MAR-16 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLY SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding occurred in the Barton and North Red Banks areas. A few homes affected due to roads being inaccessible. Eight people were displaced. Over one foot of water covered Moore Road near Red Banks. Highway 309 one mile south of the Tennessee state line was also flooded. A total of five roads were flooded.

Flood in PANOLA, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-MAR-16 08:59:00 to 10-MAR-16 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CYPRESS CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain caused drainage ditches and small creeks off of the Coldwater River to flood western portions of Panola County. Sandbagging protected 12 homes in the Crenshaw area and another 3 homes near Curtis Station. Homes were flooded on Renaissance Street in Crenshaw. A total of 35 homes and 14 roads were affected. Forty people were displaced. Two businesses suffered minor damage.

Flood in QUITMAN, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-MAR-16 12:00:00 to 12-MAR-16 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SLEDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple rounds of heavy rain caused flooding in Quitman County. Ninety-three homes and two businesses were affected. Seventy-nine roads were damaged and 30 people were displaced. Two injuries were reported.