Flood Warning Issued for Jones County, Mississippi
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NOAA issued it on May 14, 2026, 3 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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A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Jones County, Mississippi, due to expected minor flooding on Tallahala Creek at Laurel from late tonight until Friday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Jones County, Mississippi
- Issued
- May 14, 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 Jones County, Mississippi.
Flood Warning in Jones County, Mississippi
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Jackson, MS has issued a Flood Warning. This alert is effective from May 6, 2026, at 9:27 PM CDT until May 8, 2026, at 5:01 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Jones County, Mississippi, specifically Tallahala Creek at Laurel.
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. Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast. The river stage is currently at 2.3 feet and is expected to rise above the flood stage of 13.0 feet to a crest of 15.0 feet. At 16.0 feet, water will begin to cover Old Sandersville Road.
Timeline
The onset is at 5:27 AM CDT on May 7, 2026. The alert expires at 11:00 AM CDT on May 7, 2026, and ends at 5:01 PM CDT on May 8, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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