Flash Flood Warning Issued for Lee and Prentiss Counties in Northeastern Mississippi

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northeastern Lee County and southwestern Prentiss County in northeastern Mississippi. The alert was issued at 4:45 PM CDT after local law enforcement reported that heavy rainfall from thunderstorms has made several roads impassable.

Affected Areas

The warning covers northeastern Lee County and southwestern Prentiss County. Specific locations expected to experience flash flooding include Baldwyn, Guntown, and Bethany. Law enforcement reports that Water Street, Cemetery Street, and Fourth Street in Baldwyn are currently impassable due to flooding.

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to follow the safety guidance: “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Avoid low-lying areas, urban streets, and underpasses where water may collect.

Expected Conditions

Thunderstorms in the area are producing heavy rain. As of 4:45 PM CDT, between 2 and 3 inches of rain have already fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 3 to 4 inches per hour, and additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Hazards include flash flooding of small creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, and other poor drainage locations.

Timeline

The Flash Flood Warning is effective immediately as of 4:45 PM CDT on March 9, 2026. The warning is scheduled to remain in effect until 7:45 PM CDT.