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Flash Flood — Choctaw, MS

Jan 11, 2020

A warm, moist airmass was in place across the region ahead of a potent January weather system. Ample wind energy also was present, which not only helped bring damaging winds with severe storms but also allowed for strong gradient winds to occur ahead of an eastward advancing squall line. Severe weather occurred in the early morning hours of January 11th and continued across the ArkLaMiss region before noon, resulting in widespread wind damage as well as some tornadoes.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 874642). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Choctaw, MS

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

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