Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 12 at 5:15PM CDT until July 12 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 3:15pm
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
FFWJAN
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northern Forrest County in southeastern Mississippi...
Southern Jones County in southeastern Mississippi...
Lamar County in southeastern Mississippi...
* Until 815 PM CDT.
* At 515 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 3 inches in 1
hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 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...
Hattiesburg, Petal, West Hattiesburg, Purvis, Lumberton, Oak
Grove, Rawls Springs, Moselle, Baxterville, Eastabuchie, Ovett,
Sunrise, Macedonia, McLaurin, Pine Ridge, Rock Hill and Tuckers
Crossing.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Forrest, MS; Jones, MS; Lamar, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: