Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 17 at 7:41PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 5:41pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Pascagoula River At Graham Ferry affecting Jackson County.
.The river forecast includes 48 hours of forecasted rainfall. These
river forecasts could change based on how Tropical Storm Arthur or
its remnants tracks across Louisiana and Mississippi late tonight and
Thursday. Interests along the rivers should monitor the forecast
closely and be prepared for significant flooding.
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 6:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.0 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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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
Sender: