Jackson County

USDA Forest Service Continues Response to Ice Storm Impacts on National Forest System Lands

Response work continuesHolly Springs, Tombigbee and Delta National Forests sustained damage from ice during Winter Storm Fern. Trees have been weakened, some roads are covered with downed trees and broken limbs.

Holly Springs National Forest Roads and Travel Hazards

Downed trees and debris are making many roads dangerous and impassible throughout the HollySprings National Forests. Visitors should avoid traveling in impacted areas until hazards are removed.

USDA Forest Service Responds to Ice Storm Impacts on National Forest System Lands

Ice and trees are still present on the roads throughout the Holly Springs and Delta National Forests.Crews are assessing damage, clearing debris, and restoring safe access where conditions allow.

USDA Forest Service Responds to Ice Storm Impacts on National Forest Lands

USDA Forest Service crews are clearing debris and restoring access on National Forest System lands in north Mississippi, including the Delta and the Holly Springs National Forest, after last week’s ice storm.

Holly Springs/Tombigbee NF Temporarily Close Recreation Areas

Severe weather is expected this evening, Friday, January 23, 2025. The Tombigbee and Holly Springs National Forests have temporarily closed the following recreation areas: Chewalla Lake, Puskus Lake, Davis Lake and Choctaw Lake.

Caution Winter Weather Conditions

Current ConditionsA winter weather system is impacting most of Mississippi, creating hazardous conditions across the National Forests in Mississippi. Visitors should anticipate:

Safety, caution urged during hunting season

With hunting season underway, the National Forests in Mississippi is reminding all forest visitors to exercise caution and safety when visiting a national forest. Hunting is a safe, recreational sport. Some visitors, however, are sometimes surprised when they meet hunters on the forest.

Forest Closure Orders

The following are summaries of prohibited acts on the National Forests in Mississippi. A copy of each of the Forest Supervisor's Orders can be obtained from the Supervisor's Office in Jackson or any one of the six Ranger District Offices.

De Soto Rec Areas close as severe weather approaches

JACKSON, Miss. – March 13, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is temporarily closing all recreation areas on both districts of the De Soto National Forests as a precaution as severe weather approaches the area.De Soto Ranger District:

Forest Service fights wildfires in Greene County

JACKSON, Miss. – March 13, 2025 — Forest Service firefighters are currently working to contain two wildfires in Greene County on the Chickasawhay Ranger District.

Homochitto Road 102 closed near 102G

Date(s): May 3, 2021Forest Service Road 102 is closed on near the 102G intersection due to slide concerns on the Homochitto National Forest. Call the ranger district office for more information at 601-384-5876.

Dense Fog Advisory issued February 10 at 7:38PM CST until February 11 at 11:00AM CST by NWS Mobile AL

7:38 PM — February 11th, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 NM or less. * WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of Alabama and northwest Florida. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 11 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

Dense Fog Advisory issued February 10 at 7:17PM CST until February 11 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Mobile AL

7:17 PM — February 11th, 3:30 AM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Alabama, northwest Florida, and southeast Mississippi. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.