Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 6 at 3:00PM CDT until August 6 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 6, 2026 - 1:00pm
Expires:
August 6, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 300 PM CDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing
heavy rain on Madison Street in Clinton. Between 2 and 3 inches of
rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 3 inches in 1
hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Jackson, Clinton, Pearl, Madison, Ridgeland, Brandon, Byram,
Flowood, Richland, Monterey, Fannin and Goshen Springs.
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.
Area Description:
Hinds, MS; Madison, MS; Rankin, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov