Mississippi Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/18/2026 18:45

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 18 at 8:45PM CDT until June 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 18, 2026 - 6:45pm
Expires: 
June 19, 2026 - 6:45am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Black Creek Near Brooklyn affecting Forrest County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... Chickasawhay River At Enterprise affecting Clarke County. Tallahala Creek At Laurel affecting Jones County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Chickasawhay River at Enterprise. * WHEN...From late tonight to Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, Water begins to cover several streets and roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 22.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 29.0 feet early Saturday afternoon. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
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 Friday morning at 845 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Clarke, MS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS