Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 19 at 9:05PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 7:05pm
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 8:30am
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.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tallahala Creek at Laurel.
* WHEN...From late tonight until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water begins to cover Old Sandersville
Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 9.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage just after
midnight tonight to 15.5 feet tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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 Saturday morning at 1030 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Jones, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: