A large storm system impacted the region during the late afternoon and evening of January 2nd into the morning hours of the 3rd. A low pressure system moved through the region and brought bouts of of thunderstorms and very heavy rainfall. The heaviest rainfall fell in a swath roughly along the Natchez Trace corridor and totals ranged between 3 and 6 inches. As a result, fairly widespread flash flooding occurred along with several instances of of significant flooding. The corridor of the worst and most significant flooding was from around Natchez to the Jackson metro, northeast to the Golden Triangle area.

Flash Flood in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-20 21:15:00 to 02-JAN-20 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAILEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Espey Road and Experiment Station Road were closed due to flooding. North Hills Street was closed between 39th Avenue and 43rd Avenue.

Flash Flood in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-20 18:30:00 to 02-JAN-20 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Several roads were flooded around Louisville.

Flash Flood in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-20 20:14:00 to 02-JAN-20 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYNN CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water flowed over Yellow Creek Church Road.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-20 15:45:00 to 02-JAN-20 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Street flooding occurred near Hampstead Boulevard and Broadway Street.

Flood in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-JAN-20 08:00:00 to 03-JAN-20 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OKATIBBEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Arundel Road was closed due to flooding.

Flood in LAUDERDALE, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-JAN-20 08:00:00 to 03-JAN-20 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAVOY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Bronson Road was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-20 06:58:00 to 02-JAN-20 07:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC RAVEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water from Bakers Creek flowed across the entrance road to Buddy Butts Park.

Flash Flood in NOXUBEE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-20 20:30:00 to 02-JAN-20 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water flowed across Sanders Hill Road.

Flash Flood in NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-20 20:30:00 to 02-JAN-20 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE ROCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A car was stranded on Joyner Road. Several roads were flooded in central Newton County.

Flood in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-JAN-20 08:00:00 to 03-JAN-20 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Approximately 12 water rescues occurred in Canton due to lingering flood waters in homes.

Flood in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-JAN-20 09:58:00 to 03-JAN-20 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLUCKSTADT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

East Sowell Road was flooded.

Flood in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-JAN-20 09:59:00 to 03-JAN-20 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAVIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Old Yazoo Road near Patrick Farm Road was flooded.

Flash Flood in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-20 18:23:00 to 02-JAN-20 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARKVL OKTIBBEHA AR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding occurred on St. Andrews Lane, as well as on Stowood and Curtis Chapel roads.

Flash Flood in OKTIBBEHA, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-20 18:10:00 to 02-JAN-20 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STURGIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Church Street was flooded.

Flash Flood in SCOTT, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-20 19:33:00 to 02-JAN-20 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORKVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads were flooded in northwest Scott County.

Flash Flood in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-20 19:05:00 to 02-JAN-20 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three roads were partially washed out, with several other roads flooded across the county.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-20 19:12:00 to 02-JAN-20 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLORENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There was flooding on North Church Street to the north of Florence. Gunter Road was also flooded.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-20 19:45:00 to 02-JAN-20 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GULDE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 80 was flooded between Brandon and Pelahatchie.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-20 19:20:00 to 02-JAN-20 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads were flooded south of Brandon.

Flash Flood in RANKIN, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-20 19:15:00 to 02-JAN-20 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PISGAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads were flooded in northern Rankin County, which included: West Pinebrook Drive, Fannin Landing Circle, Lawrence Road, Holly Bush Road, and Dudley Drive.

Flash Flood in LEAKE, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-20 19:00:00 to 02-JAN-20 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SINGLETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Portions of Mt. Charity Road were washed out.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 03-JAN-20 20:20:00 to 03-JAN-20 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: INTERSTATE CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Magby Creek flooded and the Masonic subdivision took on water. Streets were flooded and several home took on water. Some were evacuated from their homes.

Flash Flood in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-20 17:30:00 to 02-JAN-20 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NATCHEZ
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

At least 5 mudslides occurred along Martin Luther King Jr. Street, including one near Oak Street. Other mudslides occurred along Liberty Road and Morgantown Road.

Flash Flood in NESHOBA, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-20 19:00:00 to 02-JAN-20 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Around a dozen roads were flooded across northwestern portions of Neshoba County.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-20 19:30:00 to 02-JAN-20 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRCHILDS XRDS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was minor flooding of low lying areas south of Raymond Road near Highway 18 and Wright Road. Holmes Lake Dam experienced a complete failure, where damage was caused to a barn, several cars and a fence. Oakley-Palestine Road may have also been damaged.

Flash Flood in MADISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-20 18:00:00 to 02-JAN-20 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON STATION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flooding occurred on Yandell Road near Highway 51. Numerous roads were flooded in Canton. Flooding also occurred along the I-55 frontage road near Madison.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-20 14:42:00 to 02-JAN-20 14:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: NATCHEZ
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down near Triumph Lane and Martin Luther King Jr. Street. Another tree was blown down near Broadmoor and Martin Luther King Jr. streets. A tree was also blown down near Liberty Road and East Franklin.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-20 14:48:00 to 02-JAN-20 14:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIBLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down on Lower Woodville Road just past Jasper. Trees were also blown down near Kingston Road and Ogden Road, as well as on Liberty Road near LaGrange.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-20 15:22:00 to 02-JAN-20 15:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHANNON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down across the Natchez Trace.

Flash Flood in HINDS, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-20 18:15:00 to 02-JAN-20 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACKSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A car was stuck in a ditch on Industrial Drive. Water covered Ridgewood Road near Sheffield. There was flooding on Fairbanks Street and on West Street near Fortification Street. There was flooding at the Camelot Apartments, with the floor level apartments evacuated due to water entering them. Water threatened homes in the Presidential Hills neighborhood.

Flash Flood in WINSTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-20 20:10:00 to 02-JAN-20 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: FEARNS SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several roads were flooded in the Vernon Community.

Flash Flood in LOWNDES, MISSISSIPPI
From 02-JAN-20 19:30:00 to 02-JAN-20 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALEDONIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was flooding throughout Lowndes County. Gatlin, Alomar, Grady Hogan, and Hodges-Shelton roads were flooded. Neighborhood streets off of Tuscaloosa Road were flooded. Water flowed across Oswalt Road, and there was water up to the Fountain Square Apartment Homes. Parts of Highway 50 near Steens was underwater. Holly Hills Road was flooded near Rivergate Apartments. Cobb Road was flooded near the intersection of Buck Egger Road.