Headline:
Flood Watch issued June 17 at 9:51PM CDT until June 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 7:51pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana, including the following
parishes, Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin LA, Madison
LA, Richland and Tensas and Mississippi, including the following
areas, Adams, Claiborne, Clarke, Copiah, Covington, Forrest,
Franklin MS, Hinds, Issaquena, Jasper, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis,
Jones, Kemper, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Leake, Lincoln,
Madison MS, Marion, Neshoba, Newton, Rankin, Scott, Sharkey,
Simpson, Smith, Warren and Yazoo.
* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Widespread heavy rainfall will occur with the potential of
4-8 inches along with locally higher amounts.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
East Carroll; Richland; Madison; Franklin; Catahoula; Tensas; Concordia; Issaquena; Sharkey; Yazoo; Madison; Leake; Neshoba; Kemper; Warren; Hinds; Rankin; Scott; Newton; Lauderdale; Claiborne; Copiah; Simpson; Smith; Jasper; Clarke; Jefferson; Adams; Franklin; Lincoln; Lawrence; Jefferson Davis; Covington; Jones; Marion; Lamar; Forrest
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: