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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
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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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Historic flooding devastates Stone County as recovery efforts continue; more than 50 rescued

Stone County, Miss (WXXV) Stone County residents are beginning the long process of cleaning up and assessing damage after historic rainfall caused widespread flooding across the area. Thursday’s severe weather inundated neighborhoods, shut down major highways, and left drivers and residents stranded throughout Wiggins, Perkinston, and surrounding communities. Officials reported...

Stone County, MS · 06-20
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Some businesses back on their feet after flash flooding in Seminary

SEMINARY, Miss. (WDAM) - Some of the Seminary businesses affected by flash flooding early Friday morning are already back in business. The Ward’s restaurant, which had several inches of water inside the building, was able to open by noon Friday, thanks to the work of dedicated employees and management.

Seminary, MS · 06-21

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Seminary church heavily damaged in Friday’s flash flooding

SEMINARY, Miss. (WDAM) - One local church was heavily damaged in Friday’s flash flooding in south Covington County. The House of Restoration in Seminary had more than three feet of water rushing through in the early morning hours. The flash flooding destroyed the church’s flooring. It also turned...

Covington County, MS · 06-21

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Officials ask drivers to use extreme caution, continue to avoid flooded roads

While much of the water has receded, officials are urging drivers to still use extreme caution and avoid flooded roads, respect barricades, and yield to emergency crews. Here is a list of roads still impacted by Thursday’s severe weather:. Hancock County:. HWY 603 from Texas Flat Road to Kiln...

Harrison County, MS · 06-19

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Recovery process begins in Stone County after Thursday storm left several families displaced

STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - The recovery process is moving forward in Stone County after Thursday’s severe weather left several homes flooded and others nearly destroyed. Jeremy Reid just recently moved into his duplex in the Perkinston community. Early Friday afternoon, Reid was barely to get inside and survey...

Stone County, MS · 06-21

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Mississippi counties grapple with flooding, power outages

Flooding continued to affect parts of Mississippi on Saturday, June 20, 2026, and most of the state remained under an Elevated (Level 2) flash flood threat through the afternoon, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) said. WJTV reported that counties including Stone County were grappling with flooding and power outages...

Mississippi · 06-21

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Picayune residents prepare for another round of heavy rainfall

Massive flooding slammed Picayune on Tuesday, June 16, prompting city leaders to issue a declaration of emergency.

Picayune, MS · 06-17

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Flooding continues to impact several Mississippi counties

STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Several Mississippi counties were still impacted by flooding on June 19, 2026. The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur moved through the state on Thursday, bringing heavy rain to Central and South Mississippi. Although Arthur has weakened to a post-tropical system, heavy rainfall associated with the storm has caused flooding, road […]

Mississippi · 06-19

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‘It doesn’t need to have a name to create impacts’: Arthur’s remnants slammed South Mississippi

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) — The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur brought severe flooding and damage to several areas across South Mississippi on Thursday. Meteorologist Aaron Colby said the event evolved throughout the day as the storm moved from Louisiana into South Mississippi. “It kind of just slowly evolved from,...

Mississippi · 06-21

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One dead as flooding from Arthur’s remnants damages dams, forces evacuations, Mississippi

The death occurred as response operations remained active across multiple Mississippi counties. State emergency-management officials reported ongoing road closures, flood-related disruptions, and water-rescue operations following heavy rainfall associated with Arthur’s remnants. Life-threatening floods trapped people at a campground in Perkinston, Mississippi, while rescuers used canoe paddles to break through...

Mississippi · 06-19

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Nearly 50 rescued as fast-rising floodwaters trap Stone County residents

WIGGINS, Miss. (WLOX) — Dozens of people found themselves trapped by fast-rising water in Stone County. Close to 50 people were rescued in Perkinston, McHenry and Wiggins. Many of those displaced ended up at the Wiggins Senior Center. Bus after bus pulled into the Wiggins Senior Center as first...

Stone County, MS · 06-19

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Flooding causes road closures in George, Clarke counties

GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced some roads remain closed due to the impacts of flooding. According to MDOT, both directions of State Route 26 between Fairley O’Neal Road/Vardaman Graves Road and Ely Cooper Road in George County will be closed until repairs are complete. There was a slide […]

George County, MS · 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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Rescues continue in Harrison County as ongoing flooding impacts residents

SAUCIER, Miss. (WLOX) — First responders across Harrison County have been working around the clock rescuing people and helping families reach safety from floodwaters. Officials say they have done at least 100 rescues and calls for assistance are still coming in, with multiple agencies coordinating rescue efforts throughout the county. Many stranded residents have been relocated to higher ground after rising water cut off access to homes and roadways.

Harrison County, MS · 06-19

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Anchor Lake Dam fails in Pearl River County, Flash Flood Emergency issued

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The National Weather Service has confirmed that there has been a dam failure on the East Hobolochitto Creek below Anchor Lake Dam in Pearl River County. 55,000 people are in the path downstream along East Hobolochitto Creek. If you are between I-59 and Ceasar Road, officials say to evacuate to higher ground immediately.

Pearl River County, MS · 06-18

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Picayune flash flood drowns livestock, destroys Mississippi home

Heavy rain in Picayune Wednesday caused severe and rapid flooding that resulted in significant property damage and the loss of livestock for local resident Kristina Malott. Within just 30 minutes, excessive rainfall inundated the area, completely flooding Malott's front yard and invading her workshop and home. The sudden deluge proved...

Picayune, MS · 06-18

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Highways 49 and 26 in Stone County heavily impacted by severe flooding

STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Dangerous conditions on some of Stone County’s major highways continue this evening. Many streets in Wiggins became impassable Thursday morning as the rain moved through. In Perkinston, Highway 49 at Red Creek was closed in both directions as water came up to the tops of...

Stone County, MS · 06-18