Mississippi Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07/12/2026 19:37

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 12 at 9:37PM CDT until July 13 at 12:45AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 12, 2026 - 7:37pm
Expires: 
July 12, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description: 
FFWJAN The National Weather Service in Jackson has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Rankin County in central Mississippi... * Until 1245 AM CDT. * At 937 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding on Pecan Circle in Brandon, MS. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. 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... Jackson, Brandon, Flowood, Fannin, Goshen Springs and Pisgah.
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: 
Rankin, MS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS