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Flash Flood — Harrison, MS

May 1, 2013

A slow moving upper low over southern Louisiana fueled the development of numerous thunderstorms across the area. Several reports of flooding were received along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as up to 8 inches of rain fell across the area. Total damage to roads across Jackson County Mississippi due to flash flooding was estimated at $1,500,000.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 452194). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Harrison, MS

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

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