Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 18 at 1:36PM CDT until June 18 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 11:36am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
FFWLIX
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
South Central Pearl River County in southern Mississippi...
* Until 330 PM CDT.
* At 136 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported water is approaching
homes and businesses. Multiple roads are closed due to flooding
including US Highway 11 and Interstate 59 near Picayune. Between 8
and 11 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up
to 1 inch are possible in the warned area.
FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Picayune and Nicholson, Mississippi. This
is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Picayune and Nicholson.
Instruction:
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Pearl River, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov