FLOODS OF JULY 2, 1968, IN JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI by B.E. Wasson Prepared by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the City of Jackson Open-File Report January 1969 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Description of area Rainfall Floods Flood profiles Summary FIGURES 1. Map of Jackson, Mississippi, showing rainfall of July 2, 1968 (6 p.m. to 11 p.m.) 2. Flood profiles of Town Creek 3. Flood profiles of West Branch Town Creek 4. Flood profiles of East Branch Town Creek ABSTRACT A belt along Woodrow Wilson Avenue in northwestern Jackson received more than 4 inches of rain during a 5-hour period. About 3 inches of the rain fell during 1 hour; recurrence interval of this rainfall is in excess of 10 years. Severe flooding occurred on streams in the central part of the Town Creek basin. West Branch Town Creek at Derrick Street had the highest stage since at least 1953. The 1953 flood was much more severe than the July 2, 1968, flood except in a small area upstream from the mouth of West Branch Town Creek. Town Creek at Gallatin Street and Lynch Creek at Valley Street had floods representing 3-year recurrence intervals, and Eubanks Creek at Wood Dale Drive had a 2-year recurrence interval flood. However, some of the smaller streams in the central part of the Town Creek basin had more severe floods. LizardTech's Djvu plug-in is needed to view these reports. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ENTIRE REPORT For questions or comments, contact K. Van Wilson.