Multiple areas in Oxford experiencing flash flooding

Oxford, MS – Flash Flood Alert as Showers and Thunderstorms Roll Through

Oxford, Mississippi is currently grappling with flash flooding along several major thoroughfares as heavy rain and thunderstorms continue to impact the city overnight. The Oxford Police Department has issued an urgent Public Service Announcement warning drivers:

“We are experiencing flash flooding on Bramlett Blvd and University Ave. Several vehicles are stalled in the roadway.
If you cannot see the road, do not attempt to drive through. Turn around, don’t drown.”

Additional areas facing flooding include Highway 6, University Avenue, Old Lamar, and other nearby roads.

Traffic Hazards & Safety Advisory

The combination of reduced visibility, standing water, and stalled vehicles has created treacherous driving conditions. Motorists are urged to:

• Avoid driving through flooded areas.
• Practice the time-tested advice: “Turn around, don’t drown.”
• Seek safer, higher ground and allow authorities to clear the roads.

Weather Recap & Outlook

Over the last hour, Oxford has experienced continuous downpours and heavy, localized thunderstorms, delivering enough rainfall to overwhelm drainage systems in low-lying or underpass zones.