Aug 2, 2019
A typical mid summer weather pattern occurred across the Arklamiss as showers and storms developed during the afternoon. With abundant moisture in place, heavy rain occurred which also cause some localized flash flooding. A strong to severe storm produced wind damage in eastern Mississippi.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 837368). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Lamar County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.