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Greenwood/Leflore Emergency Management, MS
Friday May 9th, 2025 :: 07:22 p.m. CDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 10:15PM Friday

FFWJAN The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Holmes County in central Mississippi... Southwestern Carroll County in north central Mississippi... Southern Leflore County in north central Mississippi...

* Until 1015 PM CDT.

* At 721 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3.5 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 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... Sidon, Cruger, Seven Pines, Black Hawk and Coila.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CARROLL, MS ... HOLMES, MS ... LEFLORE, 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.

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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