Mississippi Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07/12/2026 19:40

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 12 at 9:40PM CDT until July 13 at 12:45AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 12, 2026 - 7:40pm
Expires: 
July 12, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description: 
FFWJAN The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Western Lauderdale County in east central Mississippi... Newton County in east central Mississippi... * Until 1245 AM CDT. * At 940 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 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... Meridian, Newton, Union, Decatur, Collinsville, Marion, Conehatta, Nellieburg, Hickory, Chunky, Meehan, Duffee, Suqualena, Little Rock, Stratton, Savoy, Lawrence, Zero and Prospect.
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: 
Lauderdale, MS; Newton, MS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS