Issaquena County, MS
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Monday 06/15 10:00 AM CDT – Wednesday 06/17 7:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Jackson MS
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, Morehouse, Richland, Tensas and West Carroll and Mississippi, including the following areas, Adams, Claiborne, Copiah, Franklin MS, Hinds, Issaquena, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, Lawrence, Lincoln, Madison MS, Marion, Rankin, Sharkey, Simpson, Warren and Yazoo.
When
From 10 AM CDT this morning through Wednesday morning.
Impacts
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Additional Details
- Conditions will be favorable for flash flooding. Heavy rainfall rates at times with totals of 3-5 inches in a short amount of time. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to Do
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Areas Impacted
- Morehouse
- West Carroll
- East Carroll
- Richland
- Madison
- Franklin
- Catahoula
- Tensas
- Concordia
- Issaquena
- Sharkey
- Yazoo
- Madison
- Warren
- Hinds
- Rankin
- Claiborne
- Copiah
- Simpson
- Jefferson
- Adams
- Franklin
- Lincoln
- Lawrence
- Jefferson Davis
- Marion
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Watch means the area may experience a dangerous flooding event, and being prepared may save lives and property.
- Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood.
- Check your home’s emergency supplies, and make sure all members of the household know your emergency plan.
- Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.
If a Flood Warning is issued, it means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Flood Threat This Week
Created by the NWS Jackson WFO
A "Limited Threat" for flooding is possible across the area Monday through at least Wednesday. Please continue to check back for updates, as adjustments to both the threat area and timeframe may need to be made.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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