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Lauderdale EMA
Wednesday February 12th, 2025 :: 03:06 a.m. CST

Alert

Flood Watch until 06:00PM Wednesday

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Jasper, Lauderdale, Newton, and Smith counties in Mississippi.

* WHEN...Through 6 PM.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 1 to 2 inches of rain have fallen across the watch area since Tuesday. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are expected through late this afternoon, which could result in flash flooding.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NEWTON ... LAUDERDALE ... SMITH ... JASPER

Instructions:

Be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Address/Location
Lauderdale EMA
2525 14th St
Meridian, MS 39301

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 601-482-9852

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Watch

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