Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 6 at 8:21PM CDT until June 6 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 6, 2026 - 6:21pm
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 821 PM CDT, the public reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain
across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 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...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Public reported.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Bay St. Louis, Waveland and Shoreline Park.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Hancock, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov