LOUISVILLE, Miss. – Torrential rains from slow-moving thunderstorms have triggered a Flash Flood Emergency in parts of Mississippi as rising waters prompt urgent rescues.
The worst rain Thursday morning was reported in Louisville, where 6-10 inches had already fallen with 3-5 more inches of rain still on the way, falling at rates of 2-3 inches per hour, according to the National Weather Service.
Louisville Police have reported multiple flooded structures and vehicles, with water rescues ongoing, according to the NWS. Meanwhile, floodwaters have washed out multiple roads in the Louisville area. Several roads are now closed, including a local highway, according to the Winston County Sheriff’s Office.
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The emergency flood alert, which also covers the town of McMillan, remains in effect until 3:45 p.m. CDT.
The relentless rain has also triggered Flash Flood Warnings in counties surrounding Louisville. Those alerts stretch into western Alabama, where a portion of Interstate 20/59 has been closed in Sumter County in both directions because of rushing water over the highway.
Updates to follow as more information becomes available.