Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 21 at 9:53AM CDT until May 21 at 11:15AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 7:53am
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
At 953 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 6 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 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...
Hattiesburg, Collins, Sumrall, Seminary, Moselle, Bassfield,
Eastabuchie, Melba, Sanford, Improve, Carson, Bunker Hill, Society
Hill and Goss.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Covington, MS; Forrest, MS; Jefferson Davis, MS; Jones, MS; Lamar, MS; Marion, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov