Forrest County.
county in Mississippi, United States
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What's happening
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Severe weather, specifically remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, is causing flash flooding and road closures across multiple counties, including Lamar, Forrest, and Pearl River.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Heavy rainfall in Forrest County is impacting local agriculture.Some support1 report
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Flooding in Forrest County caused a death on May 26, 2026, with reports being filed.Some support1 report
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A child in Forrest County, Mississippi, was removed from home in September 2003 and is now under federal court oversight due to systemic failures.Some support1 report
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News at the entities that move Forrest County most-
National Weather Service Shared contextOn June 18, 2026, the National Weather Service issued tornado watches and thunderstorm warnings.Moves Forrest County
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Tate Reeves StructuralThe Governor of Mississippi, Tate Reeves, has reported that the state is experiencing high employment levels.Moves Forrest County
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Pearl River County Shared contextProgram plans to expand into Pearl River County, involving Bay St. Louis.Moves Forrest County
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Mississippi Shared contextToyota is establishing a manufacturing base in Blue Springs, Mississippi, led by Aaron Foster.Moves Forrest County
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board of supervisors Shared contextThe Marin County board of supervisors is seeking approval for an interim housing plan.Moves Forrest County
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Broome Shared contextA breed was introduced to Broome from England on September 1, 2026.Moves Forrest County
Connections
The 9 strongest of 87, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
National Weather Service Shared context
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Tate Reeves Structural
The county is functionally dependent on the oversight or actions of the individual, as evidenced by the regulatory context of the fatal flooding incident.
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Oak Grove Shared context
Oak Grove is located within the geographic boundaries of Forrest County.
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Lamar County Shared context
Both counties are situated in an area prone to severe weather, which manifests as flash flooding and road closures.
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Pearl River County Shared context
Both Pearl River County and Forrest County shared severe weather impacts from Tropical Storm Arthur.
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Mississippi Shared context
The county is geographically situated within the borders of the state of Mississippi.
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Broome Shared context
The two entities share a geographic context where local agriculture is impacted by weather patterns.
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board of supervisors Shared context
The Board of Supervisors operates within Forrest County and advocates for safety measures within its jurisdiction.
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WDAM-TV Shared context
WDAM-TV operates and reports on events occurring in Forrest County.
History
Events by the month they beganAugust 2026
1 eventJuly 2026
1 eventJune 2026
4 events- Severe weather, specifically remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, is causing flash flooding and road closures across multiple counties, including Lamar, Forrest, and Pearl River.
- Heavy rainfall in Forrest County is impacting local agriculture.
- Flooding in Forrest County caused a death on May 26, 2026, with reports being filed.
- A child in Forrest County, Mississippi, was removed from home in September 2003 and is now under federal court oversight due to systemic failures.