Flash flooding could be a risk Wednesday
Published 7:10 am Wednesday, July 12, 2023
- This is the Bayou Pierre after heavy rainfall in Lincoln County in August 2022. Heavy rainfall could cause localized flash flooding and river flooding on bodies of water like the Bayou Pierre. (File Photo | The Daily Leader)
BROOKHAVEN — Rainfall over the last week has led to the potential for flash flooding in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. National Weather Service Office in Jackson warns flash flooding poses a slight threat to Lincoln County and Southwest Mississippi.
Two to four inches of rain is possible with local amounts potentially higher in a short period of time. Localized flash flooding is possible in low lying areas, urban areas and small creeks and bayous.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely after 4 p.m. in Lincoln County and there is a 70 percent chance of rain today. Thursday through next Tuesday has at least a 20 percent chance of rain if not greater.
P0wer is restored to all Southwest, Entergy and Magnolia Electric customers in Lincoln County.