Mississippi Emergency Management Agency

Meet DirectorRobert Latham, Jr.Robert R. Latham, Jr. was appointed to the postition of MEMA Executive Director in January of 2012 by Gov. Phil Bryant. However, Latham is no stranger to MEMA having served as Executive Director from Feb. of 2000 through June of 2006.

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Flood Warning issued May 20 at 8:58AM CDT until May 21 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS
20 May 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN LOUISIANA...MISSISSIPPI... THE PEARL RIVER NEAR BOGALUSA AFFECTING ST. TAMMANY...WASHINGTON... HANCOCK AND PEARL RIVER COUNTIES/PARISHES THE PEARL RIVER NEAR PEARL RIVER AFFECTING ST. TAMMANY...HANCOCK AND PEARL RIVER COUNTIES/PARISHES

Flood Warning issued May 20 at 8:58AM CDT until May 23 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS
20 May 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN LOUISIANA...MISSISSIPPI... THE PEARL RIVER NEAR BOGALUSA AFFECTING ST. TAMMANY...WASHINGTON... HANCOCK AND PEARL RIVER COUNTIES/PARISHES THE PEARL RIVER NEAR PEARL RIVER AFFECTING ST. TAMMANY...HANCOCK AND PEARL RIVER COUNTIES/PARISHES

Flood Warning issued May 19 at 9:52PM CDT until May 21 at 1:40PM CDT by NWS
20 May 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUTTAHATCHIE RIVER. THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE BUTTAHATCHIE RIVER NEAR ABERDEEN * FROM MONDAY MAY 20 UNTIL TUESDAY MAY 21. * AT 9 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 11.1 FEET AND RISING. * MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.

Flood Warning issued May 19 at 9:50PM CDT until May 22 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS
20 May 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN MISSISSIPPI... TIBBEE CREEK NEAR TIBBEE AFFECTING CLAY COUNTY ...FLOOD WARNING EXTENDED UNTIL WEDNESDAY MORNING... THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE TIBBEE CREEK NEAR TIBBEE * FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT TO WEDNESDAY MORNING.

Flood Advisory issued May 19 at 8:49PM CDT until May 21 at 5:32PM CDT by NWS
20 May 2013
...THE FLOOD ADVISORY CONTINUES FOR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER... AT TIPTONVILLE AFFECTING PEMISCOT AND LAKE COUNTIES AT MEMPHIS AFFECTING CRITTENDEN...DESOTO AND SHELBY COUNTIES AT HELENA AFFECTING LEE...PHILLIPS...COAHOMA AND

Flood Advisory issued May 19 at 8:49PM CDT until May 22 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS
20 May 2013
...THE FLOOD ADVISORY CONTINUES FOR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER... AT TIPTONVILLE AFFECTING PEMISCOT AND LAKE COUNTIES AT MEMPHIS AFFECTING CRITTENDEN...DESOTO AND SHELBY COUNTIES AT HELENA AFFECTING LEE...PHILLIPS...COAHOMA AND

Flood Warning issued May 19 at 8:44PM CDT until May 24 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS
20 May 2013
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER. THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT TUNICA RIVERPARK * UNTIL THURSDAY MAY 23. * AT 7 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 44.7 FEET AND FALLING. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.

Flood Advisory issued May 19 at 8:42PM CDT until May 25 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS
20 May 2013
...THE FLOOD ADVISORY CONTINUES FOR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER... MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEAR ARKANSAS CITY AFFECTING CHICOT...DESHA... BOLIVAR AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES THE FLOOD ADVISORY CONTINUES FOR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEAR ARKANSAS CITY. * UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON. * AT 8:00 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 36.8 FEET.

Flood Warning issued May 19 at 8:40PM CDT until further notice by NWS
20 May 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ARKANSAS...LOUISIANA...MISSISSIPPI.. MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEAR GREENVILLE AFFECTING CHICOT...EAST CARROLL...ISSAQUENA AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT VICKSBURG AFFECTING MADISON...TENSAS... CLAIBORNE...JEFFERSON AND WARREN COUNTIES/PARISHES

Flood Warning issued May 19 at 8:40PM CDT until further notice by NWS
20 May 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ARKANSAS...LOUISIANA...MISSISSIPPI.. MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEAR GREENVILLE AFFECTING CHICOT...EAST CARROLL...ISSAQUENA AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT VICKSBURG AFFECTING MADISON...TENSAS... CLAIBORNE...JEFFERSON AND WARREN COUNTIES/PARISHES

Flood Warning issued May 19 at 8:40PM CDT until May 23 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS
20 May 2013
...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ARKANSAS...LOUISIANA...MISSISSIPPI.. MISSISSIPPI RIVER NEAR GREENVILLE AFFECTING CHICOT...EAST CARROLL...ISSAQUENA AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT VICKSBURG AFFECTING MADISON...TENSAS... CLAIBORNE...JEFFERSON AND WARREN COUNTIES/PARISHES

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FLASH FLOODING PROMPTS EVACUATIONS IN JACKSON COUNTY (5/1/2013) - PEARL – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency has received reports of residential flooding and evacuations in Jackson County, as a result of torrential rains from a slow moving storm system. Emergency managers in Jackson County are reporting the evacuation of … Continue reading →
SBA Assistance Available for Noxubee and Adjacent Counties (4/18/2013) - JACKSON—The U.S. Small Business Administration approves disaster assistance to residents and businesses in several Mississippi Counties affected by the severe weather and tornadoes. “Many families and businesses were impacted by these storms and tornadoes,” Governor Phil Bryant said. “This will … Continue reading →
SEVERE WEATHER THREATENING NORTH AND CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI (4/18/2013) - PEARL – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is asking residents to prepare for severe weather this afternoon and evening. According to the National Weather Service, an approaching cold front will bring the possibility of strong tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail and flash … Continue reading →

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Mississippi Emergency Management Agency

Meet DirectorRobert Latham, Jr.Robert R. Latham, Jr. was appointed to the postition of MEMA Executive Director in January of 2012 by Gov. Phil Bryant. However, Latham is no stranger to MEMA having served as Executive Director from Feb. of 2000 through June of 2006.

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