Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 21 at 6:46AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 4:46am
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Pearl River Above Philadelphia affecting Neshoba County.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Tallahala Creek At Laurel affecting Jones County.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Tallahala Creek at Laurel.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 16.5 feet, Water begins to affect building on the
right bank just downstream near Highway 15. Several other
buildings further downstream are affected as well.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0
feet this morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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 815 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Jones, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov