West Point/Clay County EMA

10/09/2026

Make sure to secure those outdoor items! Also be prepared for flash flooding!

10/09/2026

TROPICAL STORM WATCH IN EFFECT...

A Tropical Storm Watch means tropical storm-force winds are possible
somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours

* WIND
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind
- Peak Wind Forecast: 10-20 mph with gusts to 35 mph

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39
to 57 mph
- The wind threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm
force.
- PREPARE: Efforts to protect property should now be
underway. Prepare for limited wind damage.
- ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind
becomes hazardous.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored
mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or
uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees
are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown
over.
- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within
urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving
conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
- Scattered power and communications outages.

* FLOODING RAIN
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Flood Watch is in effect
- Peak Rainfall Amounts: 2-4 inches, with locally higher
amounts

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for
moderate flooding rain
- The flooding rain threat has remained nearly steady from
the previous assessment.
- PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for
moderate flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues
are possible.
- PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area
vulnerable to flooding.
- ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take
action may result in serious injury or loss of life.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant
- Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations
and rescues.
- Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with
swifter currents and overspill their banks in a few places,
especially in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams,
creeks, canals, and ditches overflow.
- Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken
foundations. Several places may experience expanded areas
of rapid inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and
poor drainage areas. Some streets and parking lots take on
moving water as storm drains and retention ponds overflow.
Driving conditions become hazardous. Some road and bridge
closures.

* TORNADO
- LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:
- Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes

- THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST
UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected
- The tornado threat has remained nearly steady from the
previous assessment.
- PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms
with gusty winds may still occur.
- PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect
against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest
tornado situation.
- ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.

- POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None
- Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.

10/08/2026

10/8/26- 4:35pm - New pole has been installed and some meters have had power restored to them. 4County is working on the last bit to restore power to everyone that is left!

10/8/26- 2:08pm - An incident with an dump truck has affected the power for 4County customers around the City of West Point.

Power will be out for an estimated 4hours for the repair. We will update as we get information.

10/08/2026

10/8/2026 - 11:51am - Repairs have been made and power should be restored.

10/8/2026 - 09:59am - West Point Electric Department has notified our office that the electricity will be off near the area of College St for an emergency repair.

Send a message to learn more

10/03/2026

The tornado siren and public warning system test for today has been postponed until next Saturday at noon!

10/03/2026

UPDATE: 10/6/2026 - 7:30pm - Roadway is back open!

🚨 🚨 ENTRANCE CLOSURE!

10/2/26 - 7:30pm- After an incident today that will require the replacement of poles and lines, Northwood Forest Rd entrance off of Highway 45 Alt will be closed until further notice. Please take the detour through W TVA Rd or Dr Sears Rd. Thank you.

09/22/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 21 at 8:23PM CDT until September 21 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

SUMMARY:
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The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

AFFECTS: Choctaw, MS; Clay, MS; Oktibbeha, MS; Webster, MS

INSTRUCTION: [None]

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/sjUajux

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/21/26 8:23 PM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/21/26 8:30 PM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/sjUajux

09/22/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 21 at 7:59PM CDT until September 21 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

SUMMARY:
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At 759 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Pheba, or 11
miles northwest of Starkville, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

This severe storm will be near...
Starkville, Griffith, and Pala Alto around 805 PM CDT.

AFFECTS: Choctaw, MS; Clay, MS; Oktibbeha, MS; Webster, MS

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/opZwzrl

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/21/26 7:59 PM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/21/26 8:30 PM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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At 759 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Pheba, or 11
miles northwest of Starkville, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

This severe storm will be near...
Starkville, Griffith, and Pala Alto around 805 PM CDT.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/opZwzrl

09/22/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 21 at 7:36PM CDT until September 21 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

SUMMARY:
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SVRJAN

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Choctaw County in central Mississippi...
Northern Oktibbeha County in northeastern Mississippi...
Northeastern Webster County in north central Mississippi...
Southwestern Clay County in northeastern Mississippi...

* Until 830 PM CDT.

* At 735 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Pheba, or 16
miles northwest of Starkville, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Pheba, Griffith, and Montpelier around 740 PM CDT.
Pala Alto around 800 PM CDT.
Starkville around 805 PM CDT.

AFFECTS: Choctaw, MS; Clay, MS; Oktibbeha, MS; Webster, MS

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/RupZjwr

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/21/26 7:36 PM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/21/26 8:30 PM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SVRJAN

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Choctaw County in central Mississippi...
Northern Oktibbeha County in northeastern Mississippi...
Northeastern Webster County in north central Mississippi...
Southwestern Clay County in northeastern Mississippi...

* Until 830 PM CDT.

* At 735 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Pheba, or 16
miles northwest of Starkville, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Pheba, Griffith, and Montpelier around 740 PM CDT.
Pala Alto around 800 PM CDT.
Starkville around 805 PM CDT.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/RupZjwr

09/21/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 21 at 5:57PM CDT until September 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

SUMMARY:
--------
SVRJAN

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Clay County in northeastern Mississippi...
Central Lowndes County in northeastern Mississippi...

* Until 700 PM CDT.

* At 557 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Waverly, or
near Columbus, moving southeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Columbus and Columbus AFB around 600 PM CDT.

AFFECTS: Clay, MS; Lowndes, MS

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/0w3vrS0

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/21/26 5:57 PM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/21/26 7:00 PM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
SVRJAN

The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Clay County in northeastern Mississippi...
Central Lowndes County in northeastern Mississippi...

* Until 700 PM CDT.

* At 557 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Waverly, or
near Columbus, moving southeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Columbus and Columbus AFB around 600 PM CDT.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/0w3vrS0