Flood Videos, Pictures Show Mississippi Streets Submerged

Videos of flooded streets following heavy rainfall in Mississippi are circulating on social media.

The videos show cars half or fully submerged as entire roads and communities deal with surging water in Canton and other parts of the state.

Heavy rain and flash flooding drenched much of the state of Mississippi on Wednesday and resulted in closures and, in some instances, evacuations of areas as communities dealt with the intense weather, according to a report by The Associated Press.

The National Weather Service (NWS) Jackson Twitter page issued weather forecast updated on Wednesday and warned against taking risks.

"The heaviest rain is shifting south of the I-20 corridor and spread into south and southeast Mississippi," the page tweeted as a 12:45 p.m. update.

"Flash Flood Warnings are in effect for several areas from Jackson to Meridian and southward to Laurel and Prentiss, with numerous reports of flooding today."

In a follow-up tweet, the page said: "In addition, even where the rain has lightened up or ended, flooding persists in many areas of east Mississippi.

"If you encounter flooding, don't take a chance. Turn around, don't drown."

The intense rain and flooding also resulted in an evacuation of a day care due to the threat it possessed.

WLBT multimedia journalist Mike Evans shared pictures of children being evacuated on a bus and other vehicles in Florence due to the weather.

"100 plus children and day care workers are being rescued from rising waters at the Railroad Center Day Care in Florence," he tweeted.

"Rankin County has brought in all hands to assist using high-water rescue vehicles."

He added that the children "seemed to take it all in stride" as he praised those caring for the children during the emergency.

KATV meteorologist Tood Yakoubian also shared a video to his Twitter page showing one neighborhood in Canton Wednesday night.

"Horrible flooding in Canton, MS today. Radar estimated more than 10 inches in spots and a flash flood emergency was issued."

"Video from our partners at LiveStormsMedia @AlaStormTracker."

A video from Brandon, Mississippi, also showed a FedEx truck driving through a flooded road. Due to the height of the water, the truck is forced to slow down to get through the flooded streets.

NWS Jackson Twitter page reiterated the importance of flood safety and why you shouldn't drive through flooded streets.

"During a flood, water levels and the rate at which the water is flowing can quickly change," the page tweeted.

"Get to higher ground. Do not drive or walk into floodwaters. It only takes 6 inches of water to knock you off your feet."

The tweet also contained an image that said people should remain informed during flooding weather and to monitor local and TV and radio.