Mississippi Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/20/2026 08:01

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 20 at 10:01AM CDT until June 23 at 5:40PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 20, 2026 - 8:01am
Expires: 
June 20, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... Chickasawhay River At Enterprise affecting Clarke County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Tallahala Creek At Laurel affecting Jones County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Chickasawhay River at Enterprise. * WHEN...Until Tuesday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 31.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.0 feet this evening. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
Instruction: 
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. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan The next statement will be issued this evening at 1015 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Clarke, MS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov