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Flood Watch
Issued: 3:08 PM Jun. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana, including the following
parishes, Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin LA, Madison
LA, Richland and Tensas and Mississippi, including the following
areas, Adams, Claiborne, Clarke, Copiah, Covington, Forrest,
Franklin MS, Hinds, Issaquena, Jasper, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis,
Jones, Kemper, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Leake, Lincoln,
Madison MS, Marion, Neshoba, Newton, Rankin, Scott, Sharkey,
Simpson, Smith, Warren and Yazoo.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Considerable flash flooding is likely and catastrophic
flooding is possible. This risk level is associated with a
significant number of flood-related deaths and most flash
flood-related damages.

Widespread heavy rainfall will occur with the potential of 4
to 8 inches, with locally higher amounts, especially in the
Pine Belt region where amounts upwards of 10 to 12 inches
cannot be ruled out.

- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay weather aware and be ready to take action if Flash Flood
Warnings are issued, particularly wireless emergency alert Flash
Flood Warnings for Considerable and/or Catastrophic Flooding.

&&

Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 1:44 PM Jun. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southern Catahoula Parish in northeastern Louisiana...
Concordia Parish in northeastern Louisiana...
South Central Tensas Parish in northeastern Louisiana...
Adams County in southwestern Mississippi...
Southwestern Claiborne County in southwestern Mississippi...
Western Franklin County in southwestern Mississippi...
Jefferson County in southwestern Mississippi...

* Until 1245 PM CDT.

* At 844 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Natchez, Vidalia, Ferriday, Jonesville, Fayette, Alcorn State,
Clayton, Ridgecrest, Waterproof, Roxie, Monterey, Spokane, Sibley,
Stanton, Kingston, Cranfield, Deer Park, Church Hill, Frogmore and
Stampley.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

&&


FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

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