Mississippi Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/19/2026 18:44

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 19 at 8:44PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 19, 2026 - 6:44pm
Expires: 
June 20, 2026 - 6:45am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Pascagoula At Merrill affecting Greene, Jackson and George Counties. For the Pascagoula River...including Merrill...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pascagoula at Merrill. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Streets of Merrill will become flooded. At 24 feet the bridge becomes inaccessible by vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 24.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 24.0 to 24.5 feet. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - 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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued when updates occur.
Area Description: 
George, MS; Greene, MS; Jackson, MS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Mobile AL