Flash Flood Warning Issued for Covington, Jefferson Davis and Jones Counties in Mississippi
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NWS Jackson MS has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southeastern Jefferson Davis County, southern Covington County and Jones County until 4:15 AM CDT due to heavy rainfall from thunderstorms.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Mississippi
- Issued
- July 23, 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 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southern Mississippi.
Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Jackson MS. Effective from June 19, 2026 at 12:10 AM CDT until June 19, 2026 at 4:15 AM CDT. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.
Affected Areas
Covington County (southern portion), Jefferson Davis County (southeastern portion) and Jones County in southeastern and south central Mississippi. Specific locations include Laurel, Ellisville, Seminary, Moselle, Bassfield, Eastabuchie, Ovett, Sanford, Tuckers Crossing and Melba.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 7 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from June 19, 2026 at 12:10 AM CDT and expires June 19, 2026 at 4:15 AM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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