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Flash Flood — Coahoma, MS

Jul 30, 2009

A cold front approached the Mid-South during the afternoon hours of July 30th, 2009. A low pressure center developed along the front as the front moved into the area. The low pressure helped to spawn several tornadoes across the Mid-South. In addition, other storms produced damaging winds, large hail and flash flooding into the evening hours.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 191483). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Coahoma, MS

This event is one of many recorded floods in Coahoma County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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