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Anchor Lake Dam
Coverage of Anchor Lake Dam in the Nexus archive.
- Tropical storm remnants drench Gulf states after tornadoes hit the Midwest
Tropical Storm Arthur's remnants caused severe flooding and tornadoes in Louisiana and Mississippi, with over 2 feet of rain in 48 hours and multiple confirmed tornadoes. The Midwest also faced destructive storms, leaving thousands without power and causing structural damage. A worker in Mississippi died during storm cleanup, and evacuations were ordered near the Anchor Lake dam due to flood risks.
- Anchor Lake Dam at risk of failing in Pearl River County, officials say
The Anchor Lake Dam in Pearl River County is at risk of failing, causing catastrophic flash flooding downstream. Officials warned around 55,000 people in the area between Interstate 59 and Caesar Road to evacuate immediately as a flash flood emergency was declared.