Flash Flood Warning Issued for Lowndes and Oktibbeha Counties in Mississippi
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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Lowndes and Oktibbeha Counties in northeastern Mississippi until 1:15 AM CDT on April 29, 2026, due to heavy rainfall causing potential flash flooding.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Northeastern Mississippi
- Issued
- May 11, 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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northeastern Mississippi.
Flash Flood Warning in Mississippi
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Flash Flood Warning, effective from 10:18 PM CDT on April 28, 2026, until 1:15 AM CDT on April 29, 2026.
Affected Areas
This warning affects Southern Lowndes County and Central Oktibbeha County in northeastern Mississippi, including specific locations such as Starkville, Columbus, Artesia, Longview, Sessums, Oktoc, and Bent Oak.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warned area should turn around and not drown when encountering flooded roads. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicates thunderstorms producing heavy rain, with 3 to 4 inches of rain already fallen and additional 1 to 3 inches possible. This could lead to flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, underpasses, and other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 10:18 PM CDT on April 28, 2026, and will expire at 1:15 AM CDT on April 29, 2026.
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