Jun 11, 2012
During the late afternoon and evening hours of June 11, a sprawling linear complex of storms moved southward across the Jackson, MS forecast area. Widespread tree and power line damage occurred as 60 to 70 mph winds impacted the area. At the height of the storm, roughly 45,000 Entergy customers were without power. Locations in Sunflower County, around Ruleville and Indianola, were hit especially hard. Winds were likely around 80 mph in these areas causing significant roof damage to the North
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 385018). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Hinds County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.