Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 6 at 4:25PM CDT until June 6 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 6, 2026 - 2:25pm
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Wilkinson County in southern Mississippi...
* WHEN...Until 730 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 425 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Woodville and Crosby.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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.
Area Description:
Wilkinson, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA