Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 18 at 8:44AM CDT until June 18 at 12:45PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 6:44am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
FFWJAN
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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Catahoula, LA; Concordia, LA; Tensas, LA; Adams, MS; Claiborne, MS; Franklin, MS; Jefferson, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: