Mississippi Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/17/2026 07:34

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 9:34AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 17, 2026 - 7:34am
Expires: 
June 18, 2026 - 1:45am
Description: 
...The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi... Pascagoula River At Graham Ferry affecting Jackson County. For the Pascagoula River...including Graham Ferry...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pascagoula River at Graham Ferry. * WHEN...From Friday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, River property at Cumbest Bluff will be cut off by high water and some river roads will be impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 8.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Friday evening and continue rising to a crest of 16.5 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.5 feet on 08/30/2022. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued when updates are needed.
Area Description: 
Jackson, MS
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA