Mississippi Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/18/2026 18:45

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 18 at 8:45PM CDT until June 21 at 2:50PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 18, 2026 - 6:45pm
Expires: 
June 19, 2026 - 6:45am
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Strong River At D'lo affecting Simpson County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Strong River at D'lo. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon to early Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 27.0 feet, Water floods entrance to lower tent camping area at the Dlo Water Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 21.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 27.0 feet Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet. - 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. Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 845 AM CDT.
Area Description: 
Simpson, MS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS