Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 4 at 4:18PM CDT until October 4 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 4, 2026 - 2:18pm
Expires:
October 4, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
FFWJAN
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southern Lauderdale County in east central Mississippi...
* Until 715 PM CDT.
* At 418 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 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...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
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...
Meridian, Marion, Nellieburg, Toomsuba, Zero, Causeyville and
Savoy.
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:
Lauderdale, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov