Jun 14, 2019
Heavy rain and snowmelt contributed to a significant flood event on the Mississippi River. Due to this, major backwater flooding occurred across portions of the Delta that border both the Mississippi River and Yazoo River. Significant disruption to life and property occurred for months as this region remained underwater.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 867599). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Yazoo County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.