Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 16 at 12:22PM CDT until June 16 at 1:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 10:22am
Expires:
June 16, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
FFWLIX
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Hancock County in southern Mississippi...
Southwestern Pearl River County in southern Mississippi...
* Until 130 PM CDT.
* At 1222 PM CDT, Emergency management reported flash flooding for
numerous roads in Picayune and surrounding areas are flooded. Some
vehicles are stalled. Do not drive through flooded roads. Between 5
and 8 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already
occurring. Light rainfall is still occurring, and water will take
time to drain.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Picayune.
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.
Area Description:
Hancock, MS; Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov