Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 18 at 2:03PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 12:03pm
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Chickasawhay River At Enterprise affecting Clarke County.
Tallahala Creek At Laurel affecting Jones County.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Black Creek Near Brooklyn affecting Forrest County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tallahala Creek at Laurel.
* WHEN...From Friday morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Water begins to cover Old Sandersville
Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 6.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late
tomorrow morning to a crest of 15.8 feet Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.8 feet on 03/10/1998.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths
occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges,
dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream,
even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route
over higher ground.
Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 215 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Jones, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: