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Flash Flood — Harrison, MS

Jun 30, 2022

A very moist airmass was in place across the area with precipitable water values well over 2 inches. In fact, it was above the 90th percentile for this time of year during the morning hours. Although that���s not the cause of heavy rainfall, it���s an integral ingredient need for heavy rainfall. Another is slow movement. Although storms weren���t particularly slow moving on the Mississippi coast as onshore flow was modest, storms were back building. This training resulted in f

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1043285). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Harrison, MS

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