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Flash Flood — Oktibbeha, MS

Feb 27, 2009

A severe weather event containing large hail, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding slowly evolved on February 27 and lasted into the early morning hours of the 28th. All the active weather remained focused across the northern portion of the forecast area. This region saw multiple rounds of storms along with several episodes of severe weather. The majority of the severe storms occurred between 6 and 10 am, then again between noon and 3 pm. Due to the slow evolution of the system and repetitive natu

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 155278). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Oktibbeha, MS

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