Sep 21, 2013
Much needed heavy rain fell across the ArkLaMiss beginning on the 20th and continuing into the 21st ahead of an approaching cold front. High moisture content was present ahead of this front as atmospheric profiles showed moisture content nearing two standard deviations above normal for late September. This set the stage for several inches of rain to fall over a region that was seeing below normal monthly rainfall, burn bans and high fire danger. A steady rain fell during the overnight hours of t
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 473964). 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.