FORREST, MS; Lamar, MS; Marion, MS — FFWJAN
The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Marion County in south central Mississippi... Forrest County in southeastern Mississippi... Southern Lamar County in southeastern Mississippi...
* Until 600 PM CDT.
* At 158 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Three to four inches of rain has resulting in water over a few roads in southern Forest County. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
Flooding in Forrest, MS; Lamar, MS; Marion, MS can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS