Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 26 at 9:42AM CDT until May 27 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 7:42am
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Mississippi,
including the following counties, in east central Mississippi,
Clarke and Jasper. In southeast Mississippi, Covington, Forrest,
Jones and Lamar.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A quick one to two inches within a short amount of time over
already saturated soils will likely lead to flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Jasper; Clarke; Covington; Jones; Lamar; Forrest
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov