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HAPPENING NOW: Storm recovery in Stone County

The governor posting an update just moments ago, saying 20 homes in the state were destroyed, with another 110 with major damage.

Stone County, MS · 06-25
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Mississippi dam in danger of failure as Tropical Storm Arthur's remnants trigger flash flood emergency

The Anchor Lake Dam in Pearl River County, Mississippi, came close to failing June 18 after the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur brought heavy rain to the area, prompting evacuations and a flash flood emergency. The National Hurricane Center had forecast 5 to 10 inches of rain for the region,...

Pearl River County, MS · 06-24

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Record rainfall fueled devastating record flooding in Mississippi and Louisiana

Thunderstorms producing intense rates of rainfall moved through large parts of the South last Thursday. Where storms slowed and trained over areas for several hours, incredible amounts of rain fell in a relatively short period of time, causing catastrophic, life-threatening flash flooding. Areas of the Mississippi Gulf Coast were particularly...

Louisiana · 06-23
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PRVWSD monitors reservoir inflows after heavy rain

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District (PRVWSD) is monitoring inflows at the Barnett Reservoir. According to the PRVWSD, the lake level currently stands at 298.13 feet above mean sea level, which is up from the normal pool level of 297.5. The current discharge at the dam gates is 30,167 […]

Jackson, MS · 06-22

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Red Cross provides aid to flood victims in South Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The American Red Cross opened three shelters in Saucier, Perkinston and Wiggins, offering families a place to stay, free meals and support as they begin recovering from devastating flood damage across South Mississippi. "People have come to our shelters finding a place to feel a...

Mississippi · 06-23

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South Mississippi begins recovery after flash flooding damages homes, forces rescues

Residents across South Mississippi are beginning the long recovery from widespread flooding after the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur dumped 5 to 10 inches of rain across parts of the state, sending creeks and rivers over their banks and forcing water rescues in multiple counties. Stone, Harrison and Hancock counties...

Mississippi · 06-23

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Picayune neighbors make repairs following last week’s major floods

PICAYUNE, MS (WVUE) - Scars of last week’s tropical system are still visible in Carriere, Mississippi, with a part of Preacher Powell Road completely missing. The Hancock County Emergency Management Agency said Thursday’s heavy rains managed to wash away a part of the road, but there is no timeline yet for when it will be repaired and reopened to vehicles again.

Carriere, MS · 06-23

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TRAFFIC ALERT: State Route 26, State Route 512 in Mississippi will remain closed due to flooding

MISSISSIPPI (KTVE/KARD) — State Route 26 and State Route 512 in Mississippi will remain closed due to flooding in the area. Courtesy photo Mississippi Department of Transportation According to Mississippi Department of Transportation, both directions of State Route 26 between Fairley O’Neal Road and Vardaman Graves Road and Ely Cooper Road in George County have […]

George County, MS · 06-22

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Wiggins church helps community after major flooding leaves Stone County residents in need

WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV) — Now that the rain has subsided and tropical storm Arthur is gone, residents in Stone County are working on recovery. Vardaman Street Baptist Church in Wiggins is stepping up to help those in need by providing clothing, food, hot showers, and, of course, prayer. That support is coming not only from members of their own community, but also from people traveling from near and far to lend a helping hand.

Stone County, MS · 06-23

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Flood recovery efforts continue in South Mississippi

Mississippi · 06-24

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Patrick's Late Tuesday Forecast 6/23

Hattiesburg, MS · 06-24

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Weather damages Pearl River County blueberry crop

A combination of frost, drought and heavy rainfall has damaged blueberry crops in Pearl River County, leaving some farmers with one of their worst harvest seasons in years.  Jeff Brown, […]

Pearl River County, MS · 06-23

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Flooding Still a Problem in Southeast as Storms Bring New Rainfall Across the Region

Areas across the Southeastern United States reported flooding from the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur and other weather systems, with more flash floods expected Monday from Alabama to parts of the East Coast. In Smith County in central Mississippi, emergency crews made four rescues of people trapped in rising waters...

Mississippi · 06-22

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Kitten rescued from floodwaters by RV park manager, residents

PERKINSTON, Miss. (WDAM/Gray News) - As Tropical Storm Arthur brought heavy rainfall and flooding to South Mississippi, residents sprang into action to save a kitten’s life. By 2 p.m. Thursday, the floodwaters at Perk Beach RV Park and Campgrounds in Perkinston were chest-deep. Still, the park manager and others stepped in to help the kitten to safety.

Perkinston, MS · 06-21

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Hit-or-miss thunderstorms will be possible on Tuesday.

Tuesday will be partly cloudy with hit-or-miss afternoon thunderstorms. Highs will top out in the low 90s. Wednesday will be cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs will top out in the low 90s. Thursday will be partly cloudy with hit-or-miss afternoon thunderstorms. Highs will top out in the low...

Hattiesburg, MS · 06-23

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Greene County declares ‘state of emergency’ after last week’s severe weather

GREENE COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - The Greene County Board of Supervisors announced Monday that it’s declaring a “state of emergency” following last week’s severe weather. Board president Wayne Barrow told WDAM 7 that the county is still tallying numbers to determine how many people were impacted.

Greene County, MS · 06-23

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Third tornado confirmed in South Mississippi from Arthur

Stone County, MS · 06-23

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'You just have to adapt' Mississippi residents stay as floodwaters rise across neighborhoods

Flooding in South Mississippi persists, with some neighborhoods still surrounded by rising water and officials monitoring river levels ahead of potential additional rain Saturday. Flooding continues to impact parts of South Mississippi even as rainfall has moved out of the region, with some neighborhoods still surrounded by rising water and...

Mississippi · 06-20

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Tropical Storm Arthur Remnants Unleash Historic Flash Flooding Across Stone County, Triggering Nearly 50 Water Rescues

WIGGINS, Mississippi — Emergency first responders and swift-water rescue teams orchestrated the dramatic evacuation of nearly fifty residents after the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur unleashed a catastrophic flash flood emergency across Stone County. A relentless deluge dropped more than ten inches of rain within a matter of hours, causing local creeks to breach their banks and forcing trapped families to wade through neck-deep waters before being pulled to safety by local emergency personnel.The severe weather system transformed residential neighborhoods and mobile home communities into deep lakes, stranding motorists and enveloping entire properties with unprecedented speed. Local resident David Crane recounted the terrifying velocity of the rising waters during his shift transition on Thursday. Returning home on his lunch break, Crane found ankle-deep water surrounding his trailer. Within a fifteen-minute window spent gathering critical medications and essential paperwork, the water level rose an additional foot. By the time he attempted to return and evacuate his family later in the day, the path was completely impassable by car, forcing him to brave chest-deep currents on foot before rescue teams extracted the family from neck-high water.As the emergency intensified, municipal and county officials rapidly established a temporary staging area and emergency shelter

Stone County, MS · 06-21

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City of Madison sends first responders to help in Wiggins after severe weather

WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Fire Department is giving thanks to other agencies who came out and helped during last week’s severe weather. The Madison police and fire departments both traveled to Wiggins and assisted with rescue operations. Both departments worked to help in a time of need. With...

Wiggins, MS · 06-22