Headline:
Flood Watch issued June 17 at 2:03PM CDT until June 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 12:03pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Louisiana, including the following
parishes, Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin LA, Madison
LA, Richland and Tensas and Mississippi, including the following
areas, Adams, Claiborne, Clarke, Copiah, Covington, Forrest,
Franklin MS, Hinds, Issaquena, Jasper, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis,
Jones, Kemper, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Leake, Lincoln,
Madison MS, Marion, Neshoba, Newton, Rankin, Scott, Sharkey,
Simpson, Smith, Warren and Yazoo.
* WHEN...Through Thursday 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. Low-water crossings may be
flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Tropical Storm Arthur will bring widespread heavy rainfall
with the potential of 4-8 inches along with locally higher
amounts.
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
East Carroll; Richland; Madison; Franklin; Catahoula; Tensas; Concordia; Issaquena; Sharkey; Yazoo; Madison; Leake; Neshoba; Kemper; Warren; Hinds; Rankin; Scott; Newton; Lauderdale; Claiborne; Copiah; Simpson; Smith; Jasper; Clarke; Jefferson; Adams; Franklin; Lincoln; Lawrence; Jefferson Davis; Covington; Jones; Marion; Lamar; Forrest
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov