Flash Flood Warning

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN JEFFERSON DAVIS, SOUTHERN COVINGTON AND JONES COUNTIES...

At 159 AM CDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding in Seminary, with area homes and businesses taking on water, water rescues occurring and vehicles becoming stranded and left in flood waters. Between 6 and 10 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 3 to 5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Seminary. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Laurel, Ellisville, Seminary, Moselle, Bassfield, Eastabuchie, Ovett, Sanford, Tuckers Crossing and Melba.