Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 23 at 11:38AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 23, 2026 - 9:38am
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Pascagoula River At Graham Ferry affecting Jackson County.
For the Pascagoula River...including Graham Ferry...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pascagoula River at Graham Ferry.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, River property at Cumbest Bluff will be cut
off by high water and some river roads will be impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 17.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.2 feet
this afternoon. It will then rise to 17.5 feet Thursday evening.
Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.5
feet on 09/05/2012.
- 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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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: