Headline:
Flood Watch issued June 16 at 11:42AM CDT until June 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 9:42am
Expires:
June 16, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central and east central Mississippi,
including the following counties, in central Mississippi, Leake.
In east central Mississippi, Clarke, Kemper, Lauderdale and
Neshoba.
* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be
flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Conditions will be favorable for flash flooding. Multiple
rounds of heavy rainfall are expected with high rainfall
rates at times. Storm totals of 4-6 inches, with locally
higher amounts, are likely in a short amount of time.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Leake; Neshoba; Kemper; Lauderdale; Clarke
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov