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Greenwood/Leflore Emergency Management, MS
Thursday April 24th, 2025 :: 12:17 a.m. CDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 03:15AM Thursday

FFWJAN The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Leflore County in north central Mississippi... East Central Sunflower County in northwestern Mississippi...

* Until 315 AM CDT.

* At 1216 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Doddsville and Blaine.

* AFFECTED AREAS: LEFLORE, MS ... SUNFLOWER, MS

Instructions:

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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Address/Location
Greenwood/Leflore Emergency Management, MS
306 W Market St
Greenwood, MS 38930

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 662-453-1428

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flash Flood Warning

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