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Flood Watch
Issued: 11:10 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. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * 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. Additional heavy rainfall will occur with the potential of 1 to 3 inches over parts of the area, with locally higher amounts possible. - 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. &&
Flood Warning
Issued: 9:07 PM Jun. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. * WHERE...A portion of central Mississippi, including the following counties, Rankin, Scott, Simpson and Smith. * WHEN...Until 800 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 359 PM CDT, emergency management reported flooding in the warned area. Flooding is already occurring. Between 5 and 7 inches of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Forest, Magee, Morton, Mendenhall, Raleigh, Taylorsville, Pelahatchie, Hillsboro, Polkville, D'Lo, Mize, Lake, Puckett, Sebastopol, Harperville, Sylvarena, Burns, Pulaski, Homewood and White Oak. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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. &&
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