Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 19 at 12:10AM CDT until June 19 at 4:15AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 10:10pm
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
FFWJAN
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Jefferson Davis County in south central Mississippi...
Southern Covington County in southeastern Mississippi...
Jones County in southeastern Mississippi...
* Until 415 AM CDT.
* At 1210 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 7 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 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...
Laurel, Ellisville, Seminary, Moselle, Bassfield, Eastabuchie,
Ovett, Sanford, Tuckers Crossing and Melba.
Instruction:
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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Covington, MS; Jefferson Davis, MS; Jones, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: