Mar 3, 2023
A strong storm system led to significant impacts. Heavy rainfall amounts of 3 to 4.5 inches produced flash flooding of a few creeks and roads. Small rivers such as the Black, Current, and St. Francis experienced minor flooding. Strong wind gusts occurred, ranging between 40 and 60 mph. These winds were produced by a strong pressure gradient on the back side of a very intense low pressure system. The highest measured wind gust was 58 mph in Mississippi County along the Mississippi River. Other pe
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1082989). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Bollinger County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.