A stalled front lingered across the ArkLaMiss region, which allowed for several upper level disturbances to move through. This, combined with a rather moist airmass, led to several days of flash flooding across the area. The most significant flash flooding occurred on August 9th.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-AUG-17 16:47:00 to 06-AUG-17 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST PT
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A few large limbs were blown down and took down a powerline.

Flash Flood in WEBSTER, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-AUG-17 04:00:00 to 07-AUG-17 06:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOMNOLEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Water was up to the grill of a car and a watermark was left of at least a foot and a half up on a brick house in Tomnolen.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-AUG-17 13:20:00 to 07-AUG-17 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORRESTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding occurred on Highway 69 South at Spurlock Road.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 07-AUG-17 14:40:00 to 07-AUG-17 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERIDIAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred at 18th Avenue and 4th Street, 26th Avenue near Front Street, 22nd Avenue and 5th Street and Front Street from the Highway 39 Bypass to 25th Avenue.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 08-AUG-17 06:52:00 to 08-AUG-17 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLANDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water occurred in homes on Neely Street.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 08-AUG-17 08:20:00 to 08-AUG-17 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLEGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Flooding occurred on College Street next to the Mississippi University for Women campus.

Flash Flood in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 08-AUG-17 11:18:00 to 08-AUG-17 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PATRICK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Saint Andrew's Lane at the Garden Homes of Highland Plantation had up to one foot of standing water.

Flash Flood in ISSAQUENA, MISSISSIPPI
From 08-AUG-17 13:10:00 to 08-AUG-17 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRACE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 9.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple roads were flooded in the northern part of the county.

Flash Flood in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 08-AUG-17 14:53:00 to 08-AUG-17 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Flooding occurred at the intersection of East Pine and Evans streets.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-AUG-17 15:08:00 to 09-AUG-17 15:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: ENTERPRISE
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down onto a car on County Road 363.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-AUG-17 15:58:00 to 09-AUG-17 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flash flooding occurred on Poplar Springs Road in southern Rankin County.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-AUG-17 16:20:00 to 09-AUG-17 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flash flooding occurred on US Highway 49 southbound at Cleary Road.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-AUG-17 16:35:00 to 09-AUG-17 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flash flooding occurred in the Eastover subdivision and multiple residential streets were flooded around Jackson.

Flash Flood in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-AUG-17 17:25:00 to 09-AUG-17 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATTIESBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Water covered the road on Highway 49 under the overpass at West 4th Street.

Flash Flood in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-AUG-17 17:45:00 to 09-AUG-17 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATTIESBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous roads were flooded around Hattiesburg. Flash flooding occurred at Highway 49 northbound and Hardy Street, Vickers Circle, West 4th Street and Main Street, Hall Avenue, the intersection of Pittman Road and River Road. Water also went into homes on Aztec Street. Flash flooding also occurred on some roads near the Hattiesburg Zoo. Flood waters entered Hattiesburg Fire Station #1.

Flash Flood in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-AUG-17 18:00:00 to 09-AUG-17 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PETAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few inches of water went into some apartments on Jackson Avenue. There was also water in some homes along the same street.

Thunderstorm Wind in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-AUG-17 18:15:00 to 09-AUG-17 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALTERS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees and powerlines were blown down on Palmer Road and Burnt Bridge Road.

Flash Flood in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-AUG-17 18:20:00 to 09-AUG-17 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASTABUCHIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A lot of flash flooding occurred around the WDAM studios, including water that covered that road.

Flash Flood in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-AUG-17 18:20:00 to 09-AUG-17 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLISVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred on several roads around Ellisville, including Washington, Anderson, Adams, Devall streets as well as on Old School Road.

Flash Flood in JONES, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-AUG-17 18:40:00 to 09-AUG-17 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAUREL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The off ramp at Highways 84 and 184 was flooded.

Flash Flood in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-AUG-17 13:30:00 to 10-AUG-17 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIXIE PINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Four to six inches of water occurred in a home along Collins Road.

Flash Flood in LAMAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-AUG-17 14:05:00 to 10-AUG-17 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMRALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Mississippi Highway 589 was closed in Sumrall due to flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-AUG-17 15:59:00 to 10-AUG-17 15:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: STONEWALL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An approximately three foot diameter pine tree fell on a house.

Flash Flood in CLARKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 10-AUG-17 16:52:00 to 10-AUG-17 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHANCELLOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County Road 671 was under approximately six to seven inches of water.

Lightning in MARION, MISSISSIPPI
From 11-AUG-17 16:24:00 to 11-AUG-17 16:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST COLUMBIA
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A house caught on fire by a lightning strike at 40 Henry Lee Lane.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-AUG-17 16:10:00 to 09-AUG-17 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST JACKSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A person was rescued from their vehicle at Palmyra and West Monument streets. Eastview Street was also flooded. Flash flooding also occurred on Winter Street, with water in yards and it had entered a home.