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Flash Flood — Warren, MS

Apr 22, 2020

An upper level storm system moved across the region overnight on April 22nd into 23rd. Abundant moisture and wind energy was in place to bring severe thunderstorms to the region. Damaging winds occurred along with some tornadoes. Flash flooding also occurred with efficient rainfall rates and heavy rainfall. As the cold front moved through the region later during the afternoon of the 23rd, a few more storms developed during peak daytime heating and brought some hail and damaging winds to portions

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 896301). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Warren, MS

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