Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 19 at 1:59AM CDT until June 19 at 4:15AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 11:59pm
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 AM CDT EARLY THIS
MORNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON DAVIS, SOUTHERN COVINGTON AND
JONES COUNTIES...
At 159 AM CDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding in
Seminary, with area homes and businesses taking on water, water
rescues occurring and vehicles becoming stranded and left in flood
waters. Between 6 and 10 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches are possible in the warned area.
Flash flooding is already occurring.
This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Seminary. This is a PARTICULARLY
DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement 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...
Laurel, Ellisville, Seminary, Moselle, Bassfield, Eastabuchie,
Ovett, Sanford, Tuckers Crossing and Melba.
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.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Covington, MS; Jefferson Davis, MS; Jones, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov