Flood Warning Issued for Escatawpa River in Jackson County, MS
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NOAA issued it on August 1, 2026, 3 weeks 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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NWS New Orleans has issued a Flood Warning for the Escatawpa River above Orange Grove, with minor flooding forecast from late tonight through Tuesday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Jackson County, Mississippi
- Issued
- August 1, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS New Orleans LA
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 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Jackson County, Mississippi.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in New Orleans LA. The alert is effective from June 22 at 11:52AM CDT and remains in effect until June 23 at 1:00PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Escatawpa River above Orange Grove affecting Jackson County, Mississippi.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast. The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.0 feet later today. At 8.0 feet, flooding will occur at low spots along U.S. Highway 90 from Orange Grove to Moss Point, threatening some residences and business structures. Current stage at 11:30 AM CDT Monday was 7.9 feet, with bankfull stage at 5.0 feet and flood stage at 8.0 feet.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from late tonight (onset June 23 at 1:00AM CDT) to Tuesday afternoon (ending June 23 at 1:00PM CDT).
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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