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       Flash Flood Watch through Thursday

Periods of heavy rainfall over the last several days have pushed rainfall totals above monthly averages in some areas, especially in portions of Northwestern Mississippi, where some locations have surged over 6 inches of rainfall.

This is typically one of the driest months of the year for the state, with most areas averaging less than 3 and 4 inches of rainfall overall.

But halfway through the month of September, most areas in Southern and especially Northern Mississippi are near or have already surpassed monthly average rainfall totals and more rainfall is on the way..

With more rainfall expected, flash flooding is a growing concern.

In a matter of fact, several homes were flooded Tuesday afternoon in Leflore County, with a road cave in reported, due to flood erosion.

This area has recorded rainfall over the last 8 days, with monthly rainfall totals approaching 7  and 8 inches.

Due to the threat of more flooding, a Flash Flood Watch is in effect through Thursday for an additional 2 to 4 inches of rainfall, with isolated amounts exceeding 6 inches in portions of Western and Northern Mississippi.

(Flood Watch Counties)

BOLIVAR,SUNFLOWER, LEFLORE GRENADA, WASHINGTON, HUMPHREYS, ISSAQUENA, SHARKEY,DESOTO, MARSHALL, BENTON, TIPPAH, ALCORN, TISHOMINGO, TUNICA, TATE, PRENTISS, COAHOMA, QUITMAN, PANOLA, LAFAYETTE, UNION, PONTOTOC, LEE, ITAWAMBA, TALLAHATCHIE, YALOBUSHA, CALHOUN, CHICKASAW, AND MONROE.

The main system responsible for the heavy rains over the last few days had drifted further off to the north and west over Arkansas, Wednesday morning, but is expected to move back to the east Wednesday night, spreading heavy rains back into state, especially on Thursday and Thursday night.

Skycam Loops on Tuesday, September 15th

(Tropical downpours near the Downtown Jackson area on Tuesday afternoon)

(Tropical downpours moved across Newton, Tuesday afternoon)

The bottom line: Showers and thunderstorms are possible and or likely at any time over the next several days, with additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches, especially across parts of Northern and Western Mississippi, with flash flooding possible.

The Jackson Weather Examiner will continue to monitor this developing weather situation.