Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 20 at 10:02AM CDT until June 22 at 4:52PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 8:02am
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Mississippi...
Strong River At D'lo affecting Simpson County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Strong River at D'lo.
* WHEN...Until Monday afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 29.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.0
feet this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
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:
Simpson, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov