Jackson, MS Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Jackson.

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Flood Warning issued May 12 at 2:53PM CDT until May 13 at 11:01AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans LA has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi... Biloxi River Near Lyman affecting Harrison County. For the Biloxi River...including Wortham, Lyman...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Biloxi River near Lyman. * WHEN...From this afternoon to late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, River Road near Three Rivers Road bridge will begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:45 PM CDT Tuesday was 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.5 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 12 at 10:24AM CDT until May 16 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Louisiana...Mississippi... Pearl River Near Bogalusa affecting Pearl River and Washington Counties. For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River... Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Bogalusa. * WHEN...Until early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Woodlands and crop acreage along the river will be flooded. The Bogue Chitto Wildlife Management area will be inundated with water in recreational camps and over access roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 12 at 10:24AM CDT until May 19 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Louisiana... Mississippi... Pearl River Near Pearl River affecting St. Tammany, Hancock and Pearl River Counties. For the Lower Pearl River...including Bogalusa, Pearl River... Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Pearl River. * WHEN...Until Tuesday, May 19. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Improved roads near the river will be covered with low water. Gum Bayou will back up flooding the lower portions of streets in River Garden Subdivision. Secondary roads to the river and throughout Honey Island Swamp will remain inundated. Property in the vicinity of the gage is flooded threatening about 20 homes along the left bank. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 16.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.2 feet late Tuesday night. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 12 at 9:21AM CDT until May 16 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Pascagoula At Merrill affecting Greene, George and Jackson Counties. For the Pascagoula River...including Merrill...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pascagoula at Merrill. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Flood Stage. Water approaches homes in west Merrill. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 21.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday evening. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 12 at 9:20AM CDT until May 15 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Leaf Near McLain affecting Greene, George and Perry Counties. For the Leaf River...including McLain, New Augusta...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Leaf near McLain. * WHEN...Until late Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Considerable flooding of agricultural and lowlands near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Friday morning and continue falling to 16.0 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 12 at 9:19AM CDT until May 14 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Chickasawhay At Leakesville affecting Greene and George Counties. For the Chickasawhay River...including Waynesboro, Leakesville... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Chickasawhay at Leakesville. * WHEN...Until Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Flooding of lowlands will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.8 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued May 12 at 6:15AM CDT until May 13 at 9:34PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Mississippi... West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County. For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil. * WHEN...From this morning to late tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, North Beech Road and Palestine Road in Picayune will be impassable. Several homes will be flooded in vicinity of the stream. Flooding threatens structures along MS Highway 43 near the bridge and fills culverts and ditches along bridge approach. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 18.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood