Flash Flood Warning Issued for Adams and Jefferson Counties in Southwestern Mississippi
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Adams and southwestern Jefferson counties until 8:15 PM CST as heavy thunderstorms move through the area.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southwestern Mississippi
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Jackson MS
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southwestern Mississippi.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southwestern Mississippi. This alert is an immediate call to action due to ongoing or expected flash flooding caused by heavy thunderstorms.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Adams County in southwestern Mississippi
- Southwestern Jefferson County in southwestern Mississippi
Specific locations expected to experience flash flooding include Natchez, Cranfield, Stanton, Kingston, Church Hill, and Sibley.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warned area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Turn around, don't drown: Do not attempt to drive through flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
- Avoid small creeks, streams, highways, underpasses, and other low-lying or poor-drainage areas where water can accumulate quickly.
Expected Conditions
According to Doppler radar, thunderstorms are producing heavy rain across the region. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have already fallen.
- Rainfall Rate: Expected rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour.
- Additional Accumulation: An additional 1 to 2 inches of rain are possible in the warned area.
- Hazards: Flash flooding of urban areas, streets, and small waterways is imminent or occurring.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning was issued at 6:07 PM CST on March 7, 2026. The alert is effective immediately and is currently scheduled to expire at 8:15 PM CST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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