Jun 6, 2021
As an upper-level low pressure system moved over central parts of the country, a few storm systems moved across the state of Mississippi. These brought rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain to the region, eventually leading to the first wave of significant flooding in Mississippi this month. Over 200 homes were flooded in portions of Bolivar and Sunflower Counties.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 967497). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Simpson County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.