Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 22 at 9:49PM CDT until May 23 at 12:45AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 7:49pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
FFWJAN
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southwestern East Carroll Parish in northeastern Louisiana...
Northeastern Franklin Parish in northeastern Louisiana...
Northwestern Madison Parish in northeastern Louisiana...
Richland Parish in northeastern Louisiana...
Southwestern West Carroll Parish in northeastern Louisiana...
* Until 1245 AM CDT.
* At 949 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain in Delhi and Rayville areas. Storm totals between 4 and
7 inches of rain have fallen, with around 3 to 4 inches of that
occurring over the last three to four hours. Additional rainfall
amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Rayville, Delhi, Epps, Warden, Holly Ridge, Waverly, Monticello,
Tendal, Start and Sondheimer.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
East Carroll, LA; Franklin, LA; Madison, LA; Richland, LA; West Carroll, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov