Mississippi Counties Grapple with Flooding, Power Outages

City of Jackson officials advise caution amid flash flooding, heat stress risks

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – City of Jackson officials are advising residents to exercise extra caution while the area is currently under a Level 2 (Slight Risk) for flash flooding. Between 2 to 4 inches of rain is possible in some locations, officials said. Avoid driving through flooded streets and never move or drive around barricades. Additionally, drivers should slow down, allow extra time and delay any nonessential trips when possible. Resident…

Mississippi counties grapple with flooding, power outages

STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Flooding continues to impact parts of Mississippi on Saturday, June 20, 2026. According to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), most of the state will remain under an Elevated (Level 2) flash flood threat through Saturday afternoon as heavy rainfall moves across the state. An additional one to three-inches of [...]

Most of Mississippi under elevated flash flood threat

An alert says most of Mississippi is under an elevated (Level 2) flash flood threat through this afternoon, with 1 to 3 inches of rain possible and locally higher amounts on already saturated soils.