Weather Alerts For Richmond, LA

# HEADLINE -------------------- FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. WHERE Portions of northeast Louisiana, including the following parishes, Catahoula, Concordia, East Carroll, Franklin LA, Madison LA, Richland and Tensas and Mississippi, including the following areas, Adams, Claiborne, Clarke, Copiah, Covington, Forrest, Franklin MS, Hinds, Issaquena, Jasper, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Kemper, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Leake, Lincoln, Madison MS, Marion, Neshoba, Newton, Rankin, Scott, Sharkey, Simpson, Smith, Warren and Yazoo. WHEN Through Thursday evening. IMPACTS Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. ADDITIONAL DETAILS - Tropical Storm Arthur will bring widespread heavy rainfall with the potential of 4-8 inches along with locally higher amounts. ISSUED AT Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 2:03 PM CDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Jackson MS HEADER Flood Watch # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Concordia, Lawrence, Simpson, Warren, Adams, Catahoula, Claiborne, Clarke, Copiah, Covington, East Carroll, Forrest, Franklin LA, Franklin MS, Hinds, Issaquena, Jasper, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Kemper, Lamar, Lauderdale, Leake, Lincoln, Madison LA, Madison MS, Marion, Neshoba, Newton, Rankin, Richland, Scott, Sharkey, Smith, Tensas, Yazoo Including the cities of Fayette, Rayville, Philadelphia, Roxie, Mount Olive, Mayersville, Shubuta, Vicksburg, Ferriday, Ridgeland, De Kalb, Morton, Delhi, Jonesville, Anguilla, Newellton, Pearl River, Richland, Hattiesburg, Lumberton, Decatur, Tallulah, Carthage, Winnsboro, Jackson, Pearl, Bude, Stonewall, Madison, Mendenhall, Forest, Taylorsville, Bassfield, Union, Lake Providence, Laurel, Meridian, Brookhaven, Collins, Columbia, New Hebron, Bay Springs, St. Joseph, Waterproof, West Ferriday, Prentiss, Brandon, Raleigh, Crystal Springs, Conehatta, Meadville, Canton, Purvis, West Hattiesburg, Newton, Scooba, Wesson, Monticello, Hazlehurst, Vidalia, Quitman, Harrisonburg, Rolling Fork, Natchez, Heidelberg, Port Gibson, Yazoo City, and Magee