Key facts
- Alert
- Flash Flood Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, New Orleans LA
- Areas
- Pearl River, MS
- In effect
- until 10:45 PM CDT, Oct 31, 2026
- Damage threat
- Considerable
- Detection
- Radar indicated
What the National Weather Service says
“Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads.”
NWS New Orleans LA, Flash Flood Warning, 8:17 PM CDT Oct 31, 2026 · official alert
“Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”
NWS New Orleans LA, Flash Flood Warning, 8:17 PM CDT Oct 31, 2026 · official alert
“Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.”
NWS New Orleans LA, Flash Flood Warning, 8:17 PM CDT Oct 31, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Do not drive into flooded roads. The National Weather Service says to turn around, don't drown, because most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Move to higher ground if water is rising near you. Never drive around barricades. Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and 1 foot of moving water can sweep a vehicle away.
Stay away from creeks, streams, underpasses and low-lying streets while heavy rain continues. Check the National Weather Service for updates until the warning ends at 10:45 PM CDT.
Context
FEMA flood-insurance records list 828 claims in Pearl River County from 1978 through 2026, as of September 2026. These counts cover only insured properties, so they do not show all flood damage in the county.
FEMA has made several disaster declarations for the county. The most recent are Tropical Storm Arthur in August 2026, a severe winter storm in February 2026, and Hurricane Ida in October 2021.
Updates
- NWS New Orleans LA issued the flash flood warning until 10:45 PM 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 warning in Pearl River County, Mississippi?
- Yes. The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning at 8:17 PM CDT for west central Pearl River County. It remains in effect until 10:45 PM CDT.
- How much rain has fallen in Pearl River County?
- The National Weather Service says between 4 and 7 inches of rain have already fallen. Another 2 to 3 inches are possible in the next 1-2 hours.
- How serious is this flash flood warning?
- The National Weather Service describes it as life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Flash flooding is likely ongoing, and the damage threat is listed as considerable.
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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