Headline:
Flood Watch issued June 15 at 8:58PM CDT until June 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 15, 2026 - 6:58pm
Expires:
June 16, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and southeast
Mississippi, including the following counties, in central
Mississippi, Scott and Smith. In east central Mississippi, Jasper
and Newton. In southeast Mississippi, Covington, Forrest, Jones
and Lamar.
* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Conditions will be favorable for flash flooding. Heavy
rainfall rates at times are likely. Storm totals of 3-5
inches, with locally higher amounts, are likely in a short
amount of time.
- 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:
Scott; Newton; Smith; Jasper; Covington; Jones; Lamar; Forrest
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov