Key facts
- Alert
- Flash Flood Emergency (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, New Orleans LA
- Areas
- Pearl River, MS
- Places
- Crossroads
- In effect
- until 12:45 AM CDT, Nov 1, 2026
- Damage threat
- Catastrophic
- Detection
- Observed
What the National Weather Service says
“FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for northeast of Crossroads. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!”
NWS New Orleans LA, Flash Flood Warning, 9:47 PM CDT Oct 31, 2026 · official alert
“Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation.”
NWS New Orleans LA, Flash Flood Warning, 9:47 PM CDT Oct 31, 2026 · official alert
“Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”
NWS New Orleans LA, Flash Flood Warning, 9:47 PM CDT Oct 31, 2026 · official alert
What to do
If you are in or near the warned area northeast of Crossroads, move to higher ground now. The National Weather Service calls this an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation, and flash flooding is already happening.
Do not travel unless you are fleeing an area that is flooding or you are under an evacuation order. Never drive around barricades or into flooded roads. Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and 1 foot of moving water can sweep a vehicle away.
Stay away from low water crossings, small creeks and streams, highways, streets and underpasses. It is dark, and the National Weather Service warns that flooding dangers are harder to recognize at night.
Keep your phone charged, watch for updated alerts, and follow directions from local emergency officials. If you are trapped by rising water, get to the highest point you can reach and call for help.
Context
FEMA records show 828 flood insurance claims in Pearl River County from 1978 through 2026. These claims count only properties that carried flood insurance, so they reflect part of the county's flood history, not every home or business that has flooded.
Pearl River County has been included in several federal disaster declarations, including Tropical Storm Arthur in August 2026, a severe winter storm earlier in 2026, Hurricane Ida in 2021, severe storms and flooding in 2016, and Hurricane Isaac in 2012.
Updates
- NWS New Orleans LA issued the flash flood warning until 12:45 AM CDT.
History here
Pearl River County: 828 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2026.
Pearl River County: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4930 (2026): tropical storm arthur
- DR-4899 (2026): severe winter storm
- DR-4626 (2021): hurricane ida
- DR-4268 (2016): severe storms and flooding
- DR-4081 (2012): hurricane isaac
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Questions
- Is there a flash flood emergency in Crossroads, Mississippi?
- Yes. The National Weather Service in New Orleans issued a Flash Flood Emergency for northeast of Crossroads in west central Pearl River County at 9:47 PM CDT on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- How long does the Pearl River County flash flood warning last?
- The warning is in effect until 12:45 AM CDT. The National Weather Service may extend, update or cancel it.
- How much rain has fallen near Crossroads, Mississippi?
- Emergency management reported between 6 and 10 inches of rain northeast of Crossroads. Flash flooding is occurring, with high water rescues and swift moving water covering multiple roadways.
Sources
- NWS New Orleans LA: Flash Flood Warning, Oct 31, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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