Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 18 at 9:50AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 7:50am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Black Creek Near Brooklyn affecting Forrest County.
Chickasawhay River At Enterprise affecting Clarke County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Tallahala Creek At Laurel affecting Jones County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tallahala Creek at Laurel.
* WHEN...From this evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Water begins to affect buildings on the
right bank just downstream near Highway 15. Several other
buildings further downstream are affected as well.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this
evening to 16.3 feet early Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
16.3 feet on 04/25/1995.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1000 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Jones, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: