Mississippi Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/24/2026 18:07

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 24 at 8:07PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 24, 2026 - 6:07pm
Expires: 
June 25, 2026 - 12:15pm
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 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 16.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet early Friday morning. The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Monday afternoon. - 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: 
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. 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