Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 22 at 11:52AM CDT until June 23 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 9:52am
Expires:
June 23, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...
Escatawpa River Above Orange Grove affecting Jackson County.
For the Escatawpa River...including Orange Grove...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Escatawpa River above Orange Grove.
* WHEN...From late tonight to Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Flooding will occur at low spots along U.S.
Highway 90 from Orange Grove to Moss Point. Some residences and
business structures will be threatened.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 7.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.0 feet
later today.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.7
feet on 01/04/2017.
- 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click on
the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations.
The next statement will be issued when updates are needed.
Area Description:
Jackson, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: