Areas of North Mississippi Under Flood Watch

Multiple counties across North Mississippi are advised to watch for flooding as Tropical Storm Francine brings heavy rainfall to the area.

According to an update from the Interactive National Weather Service, or iNWS, a flood watch has been put into place for 7 a.m. on September 12th, 2024, until the evening.

Flood Watch for Northern MississippiPhoto byiNWS

Areas of North Mississippi affected include Alcorn, Benton MS, DeSoto, Itawamba, Marshall, Panola, Prentiss, Tate, Tippah, Tishomingo, Tunica and Yalobusha.

iNWS cautions that low-lying and flood-prone locations are at risk due to runoff from Francine's rainfall. The areas under watch are anticipated to experience 3 to 6 inches of rainfall, with higher amounts possible.

Mississippians are encouraged to monitor the weather using trusted news sources. More information will be made available as it is released.