Flood Warning issued for Noxubee County, MS
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NWS Jackson MS has issued a Flood Warning for the Noxubee River at Macon affecting Noxubee County until May 27 at 7:00AM CDT.
What this NWS weather alert tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NOAA on June 9, 2026 and geographically references Noxubee County, Mississippi. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Weather Alerts — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Jackson MS. The alert is effective from May 26 at 11:12AM CDT and remains in effect until May 27 at 7:00AM CDT.
Affected Areas
Noxubee River at Macon affecting Noxubee 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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast. At 11:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 28.1 feet. Flood stage is 28.0 feet. At 28.0 feet, cattle grazing land downstream of highway 45 on the left side begins to flood. The river is near crest.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from this morning (May 26) to tomorrow morning (May 27). The next statement will be issued this evening at 11:15 PM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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