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Lauderdale EMA
Tuesday June 16th, 2026 :: 11:43 a.m. CDT

Alert

Flood Watch until 07:00PM Thursday

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE...Portions of central and east central Mississippi, including the following counties, in central Mississippi, Leake. In east central Mississippi, Clarke, Kemper, Lauderdale and Neshoba.

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Conditions will be favorable for flash flooding. Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall are expected with high rainfall rates at times. Storm totals of 4-6 inches, with locally higher amounts, are likely in a short amount of time. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: LEAKE ... NESHOBA ... KEMPER ... LAUDERDALE ... CLARKE

Instructions:

You should monitor later forecasts and 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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