Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 20 at 8:34PM CDT until June 24 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 6:34pm
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Chickasawhay River At Enterprise affecting Clarke County.
Tallahala Creek At Laurel affecting Jones County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tallahala Creek at Laurel.
* WHEN...Until Wednesday evening.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:54 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 13.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.5
feet tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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 Sunday morning at 845 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Jones, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: