Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 18 at 6:33PM CDT until June 18 at 9:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 4:33pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Jackson County in southern Mississippi...
* WHEN...Until 930 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water
crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Expect
many areas of slow moving or standing water. It will take several
hours for all the water from these storms to work through local
drainage systems in urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 633 PM CDT, Earlier heavy rain has led to flooding and high
water rescues in Latimer, D'Iberville, and Ocean Springs. Between
5 to 8 inches of rain fell earlier and even though the rain has
stopped for now the water will be slow to recede.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Ocean Springs, Moss Point, Escatawpa, St. Martin, Gautier,
Vancleave, Hickory Hills, Wade, Helena, Big Point, Hurley, Gulf
Park Estates, Gulf Hills and Latimer.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Jackson, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov