Clarksdale hurricane guide¶

Clarksdale is a city in Coahoma County in the Mississippi Delta. It is far inland with no hurricane evacuation zones, but the remains of a tropical storm can bring heavy rain, flash flooding, strong wind, and tornadoes. Clarksdale Public Utilities runs the city's electric, water, and sewer service, and the city's Public Works Department handles streets, drainage, and trash.

Official website: cityofclarksdale.org

Emergency and information numbers¶

County services that cover Clarksdale¶

Coahoma County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Clarksdale. The Coahoma County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

• Coahoma County Emergency Management Agency: The county's emergency management page. Website.

Power, water and debris¶

• Clarksdale Public Utilities: Report power outages, water leaks, and downed lines. After hours, call 911 for downed lines or other life-threatening problems. Assume every downed line is live and stay far away. Phone: 662-627-8499. Website.
• Clarksdale Public Works: Streets, stormwater drainage, trash and yard pickup, and fallen trees on city property. Phone: 662-621-8142. Website.

Related guides¶

• Should I evacuate?
• What to expect at a hurricane shelter
• Hurricane supply list
• After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
• Insurance claims and disaster aid

Sources¶

Checked on October 2, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.

• https://www.cityofclarksdale.org/staff/
• https://www.cityofclarksdale.org/police-department-2/
• https://www.cdpu.net/residential/emergencies.phtml
• https://www.cityofclarksdale.org/clarksdale-public-works/