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Flash Flood Warning 27, NWS Jackson, MS

June 1, 2026Lincoln County, Mississippi

NWS Jackson, MS issued this flash flood warning at Jun 1, 2026, 4:42 PM CDT for Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was in force for 3 hr. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jun 1, 2026, 4:42 PM CDT (21:42 UTC)
Expired
Jun 1, 2026, 7:29 PM CDT
In force
3 hr
Issued by
NWS Jackson, MS
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

County Lincoln County, MS

The radar

The Jackson/Brandon,MS radar (KDGX), 92 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:46 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jun 1, 5:10 PM CDTFLASH FLOODBrookhaven, MSA few streets were flooded in town.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched one storm report to this flash flood warning; the first came 28 minutes after it went out.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The nearest sounding before it

Jackson, MS (KJAN), launched 12:00Z, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 92 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Jackson, MS at 12:00Z on 2026-06-01Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2075 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Jackson, MS at 12:00Z on 2026-06-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 3 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
2075 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-43 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1005 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
10 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
3 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
37 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
-0.2

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The text

As transmitted.

634 
WGUS54 KJAN 012142
FFWJAN
MSC085-020045-
/O.NEW.KJAN.FF.W.0027.260601T2142Z-260602T0045Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Jackson MS
442 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Central Lincoln County in south central Mississippi...

* Until 745 PM CDT.

* At 442 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain within and near Brookhaven. Between 1 and 2 inches of 
  rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 2.5 inches 
  in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are 
  possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected 
  to begin shortly, particularly in urban areas.

  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...
  Brookhaven.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3151 9051 3164 9051 3164 9037 3150 9037

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1.5-2.5 INCHES IN 1 HOUR

$$

86
1 follow-up statement
346 
WGUS74 KJAN 020029
FFSJAN

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
729 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

MSC085-020039-
/O.CAN.KJAN.FF.W.0027.000000T0000Z-260602T0045Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lincoln MS-
729 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR CENTRAL LINCOLN COUNTY...

The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a 
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

&&

LAT...LON 3151 9051 3164 9051 3164 9037 3150 9037

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this flash flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Jackson, MS wrote its last area forecast discussion before this flash flood warning went out at Jun 1, 3:17 PM CDT, 1 hour 25 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon into tonight; with a Slight Risk across the north and a Marginal Risk for severe storms over central and southern portions of the area.
  • There is a Limited threat for dangerous heat stress today with heat index values peaking near 105 degrees.
  • Seasonal temps (highs: low/mid 80s & lows: ranging in the 60s) and dry air will follow post frontal boundary Tuesday night.
  • Rain potential will return over the weekend
Area forecast discussion, Jun 1, 3:17 PM CDT, 1 hour 25 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Jackson MS
317 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

...New DISCUSSION...

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms will be possible this
  afternoon into tonight; with a Slight Risk across the north and
  a Marginal Risk for severe storms over central and southern portions
  of the area.

- There is a Limited threat for dangerous heat stress today with
  heat index values peaking near 105 degrees.

- Seasonal temps (highs: low/mid 80s & lows: ranging in the 60s) and
  dry air will follow post frontal boundary Tuesday night.

- Rain potential will return over the weekend

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 303 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

Through Tuesday: Latest satellite imagery/RAP analysis showed a mid
level ridge axis to our west that was resulting in a northwest flow
across the CWA. This northwest flow was supporting an MCS moving
south across northern Alabama. The western portions of this MCS was
spreading into our northeast most zones. Severe storms capable of
damaging wind gusts and some hail will be possible with this
activity this afternoon. Elsewhere across the CWA microburst pulse
severe storms are possible as local microburst checklist showed
microbursts will be likely this afternoon considering the
anticipated atmospheric parameters. In addition latest guidance
still showed additional development across the northern portions of
our CWA this evening along the boundary leftover by the current MCS.
The main threat for severe through this evening will remain damaging
wind gusts although hail and locally heavy downpours.  A Severe
Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for our northeast this afternoon
but an additional Watch or an expansion of the current Watch is
possible this evening due to the potential of more organized
convection dropping through our CWA. In addition, with the heat and
humidity across the CWA away from convection, peak heat index values
will be around 105F in may areas this afternoon. This area is
outside of our northeast due to the ongoing convection.

It's possible the convection tonight will last past midnight across
the southern portions of our CWA. Tuesday a >1028mb high will drop
out of Canada and become centered over the Great Lakes region. This
will bring cooler and drier air into the northern portions of our
CWA. This will result in the highest heat indices and greatest rain
chances across our southern zones Tuesday afternoon. /22/

Tuesday Night through Sunday:

Once the trough shifts south, the frontal boundary will push through
the region Tuesday afternoon. Drier air will provide relief from the
heat over the last few days as high/low temps feel closer to early
June (near seasonal average). High pressure will settle over the
Great Lakes, traversing southward over the week and provide a
ridging pattern for our region. Heading into the weekend, the high
will shift towards the east, winds will shift to the
south/southeast, increasing humidity across the area. With
increasing humidity, 40-75% rain chances return over the weekend
with the greatest chances in the south/southwestern portion of the
ArkLaMiss region. /SW/

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1253 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

VFR conditions wl prevail through the aftn into the evening but
local radars were showing isolated to scattered SHRA/TSRA
developing across the north that wl increase in coverage and
affect TAF sites. Once the TSRA dissipate toward 06Z VFR
conditions wl prevail until 11Z when MVFR cigs wl develop. MVFR
cigs wl prevail until improving after 16Z. /22/

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Jackson       73  90  68  82 /  20  40  10   0
Meridian      72  89  66  81 /  20  40  10   0
Vicksburg     74  90  69  84 /  30  30  10  10
Hattiesburg   73  91  68  81 /  40  60  30  20
Natchez       74  92  70  85 /  20  50  20  10
Greenville    73  88  66  84 /  50  30   0   0
Greenwood     72  88  65  84 /  60  20   0   0

&&

.JAN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MS...None.
LA...None.
AR...None.
&&

22/SW/22

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jun 1, 3:07 PM CDT, 1 hour 35 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Jackson MS
307 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0212 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 N Woodlawn            33.63N 88.31W
06/01/2026                   Lowndes            MS   Emergency Mngr

            Tree down along Hwy 12 at Caldwell Rd.

&&

CE
Local storm report, Jun 1, 3:19 PM CDT, 1 hour 23 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Jackson MS
319 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0150 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 S Flint Hill          33.70N 88.28W
06/01/2026                   Lowndes            MS   Local Official

            Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1
            S Flint Hill. Several trees blown down
            reported by Red Cross.

&&

OAJ
Special weather statement, Jun 1, 4:04 PM CDT, 38 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
404 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

MSZ032-033-038-012200-
Oktibbeha MS-Winston MS-Choctaw MS-
404 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN CHOCTAW...
SOUTHWESTERN OKTIBBEHA AND NORTHERN WINSTON COUNTIES THROUGH 500 PM
CDT...

At 404 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Ackerman, moving southeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Sturgis and Mcmillan around 410 PM CDT.
  Louisville and Betheden around 420 PM CDT.
  Craig Springs around 435 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for
northeastern and east central Mississippi.

&&

LAT...LON 3328 8881 3309 8902 3305 8915 3326 8926
      3343 8910 3329 8880
TIME...MOT...LOC 2104Z 306DEG 13KT 3330 8913

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

SAS
Special weather statement, Jun 1, 4:11 PM CDT, 31 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
411 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

LAZ016-012215-
Madison LA-
411 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL MADISON PARISH THROUGH
515 PM CDT...

At 411 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Tallulah. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Tallulah around 415 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Richmond.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3250 9135 3245 9109 3225 9117 3224 9121
      3230 9147
TIME...MOT...LOC 2111Z 024DEG 0KT 3244 9126

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

SAS
Special weather statement, Jun 1, 4:18 PM CDT, 24 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
418 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

MSZ062-012215-
Lincoln MS-
418 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN LINCOLN COUNTY THROUGH
515 PM CDT...

At 418 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Brookhaven. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Brookhaven around 425 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3158 9063 3159 9063 3170 9055 3170 9042
      3169 9041 3169 9037 3162 9024 3144 9041
TIME...MOT...LOC 2118Z 211DEG 2KT 3159 9046

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

SAS
Special weather statement, Jun 1, 4:28 PM CDT, 14 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
428 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

MSZ049-012215-
Rankin MS-
428 PM CDT Mon Jun 1 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN RANKIN COUNTY
THROUGH 515 PM CDT...

At 428 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Brandon, moving east at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Jackson and Brandon around 435 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3221 9019 3223 9019 3223 9020 3229 9017
      3229 9015 3230 9016 3231 9015 3230 8988
      3221 8998 3215 9006
TIME...MOT...LOC 2128Z 286DEG 6KT 3224 9004

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

SAS

The office that day

Everything else NWS Jackson, MS issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 31, 8:08 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANRankin37 min
Jun 1, 1:51 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANLowndes54 min
Jun 1, 2:39 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANNoxubee51 min
Jun 1, 3:03 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANNoxubee42 min
Jun 1, 4:04 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANWinston56 min
Jun 1, 4:18 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANLincoln57 min
Jun 1, 4:23 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANLincoln52 min
Jun 1, 4:28 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANRankin47 min
Jun 1, 4:47 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANKemper, Winston58 min
Jun 1, 4:56 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANLawrence64 min
Jun 1, 5:02 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANCopiah58 min
Jun 1, 5:04 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANCopiah56 min
Jun 1, 5:12 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANJefferson Davis63 min
Jun 1, 5:25 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANMadison, Rankin65 min
Jun 1, 5:41 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANNeshoba64 min
Jun 1, 5:54 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANHumphreys66 min
Jun 1, 6:06 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANRankin54 min
Jun 1, 6:11 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANLeake49 min
Jun 1, 6:14 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANMadison61 min
Jun 1, 6:21 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANHinds, Madison, Rankin54 min
Jun 1, 6:32 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningJANHinds, Madison, Rankin63 min
Jun 1, 6:35 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementJANFranklin25 min
Jun 1, 6:50 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJANClarke, Jasper, Lauderdale, Newton55 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.