Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 19 at 7:57AM CDT until June 21 at 8:42AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 5:57am
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Tallahala Creek At Laurel affecting Jones County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Chickasawhay River At Enterprise affecting Clarke County.
Black Creek Near Brooklyn affecting Forrest County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Black Creek near Brooklyn.
* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 21.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.5
feet this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
Instruction:
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.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan
The next statement will be issued this evening at 800 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Forrest, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: