Mississippi Severe Flood Watch | Effective 10/03/2026 22:46

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued October 4 at 12:46AM CDT until October 5 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
October 3, 2026 - 10:46pm
Expires: 
October 4, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southern Mississippi, including the following areas, Northern Hancock, Northern Harrison, Northern Jackson, Southern Hancock, Southern Harrison and Southern Jackson. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms producing locally heavy rainfall are expected through this evening. Additional rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches with locally higher amounts are possible across the watch area through midnight Sunday evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description: 
Northern Hancock; Northern Harrison; Northern Jackson; Southern Hancock; Southern Harrison; Southern Jackson
Forcast Office: 
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov