Flood Warning Issued for Chickasawhay River Affecting Greene and George Counties, Mississippi

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Mobile, AL has issued a Flood Warning (NWS Alert Code: FLW) for the Chickasawhay River at Leakesville. The warning was issued on March 12 at 9:11 AM CDT and remains in effect until further notice. Minor flooding is currently forecast for the area.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions in Mississippi:

• Greene County
• George County
• Chickasawhay River at Leakesville, including areas near Waynesboro and Leakesville.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

• Turn around, don’t drown: Do not attempt to drive through flooded roads. Most flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles.
• Avoid low-lying areas: Stay away from riverbanks and lowlands prone to high water.
• Monitor updates: Check the NWS Mobile website for the latest river forecasts and observations.

Expected Conditions

As of 8:15 AM CDT on Thursday, the river stage was recorded at 14.5 feet. The river is forecast to rise above the flood stage of 20.0 feet. It is expected to continue rising to a projected crest of 21.4 feet by Sunday morning. At these levels, flooding of lowlands occurs, and some roads in low-lying areas may be cut off by high water.

Timeline

• Effective Date: March 12, 2026
• Onset of Flooding: Friday evening, March 13, at approximately 6:20 PM CDT
• Expected Crest: Sunday morning, March 15
• Duration: The warning remains in effect until further notice.