Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 25 at 6:03PM CDT until May 25 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 25, 2026 - 4:03pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING FOR FORREST AND SOUTHEASTERN LAMAR COUNTIES...
At 603 PM CDT, emergency management reported flash flooding in Petal
and portions of Forrest County. Flash flooding is already occurring
from earlier rainfall.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Petal and portions of Forrest
County. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Hattiesburg, Petal, West Hattiesburg, Purvis, McLaurin, Rock Hill,
Sunrise, Brooklyn, Maxie and Macedonia.
Instruction:
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Forrest, MS; Lamar, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov