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Alerts

Forest Alerts

  • 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.

     

    Alert Start Date: March 24th, 2025
  • 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:

    Alert Start Date: March 13th, 2025
  • 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.

    Alert Start Date: March 13th, 2025
  • Delta NF Road 720/721 closed

    Date(s): Feb 19, 2025

    Delta National Forest road 720/721 is temporarily closed due to the Little Sunflower river water elevation

    Alert Start Date: March 3rd, 2025
  • Homochitto Road 102 closed near 102G

    Date(s): May 3, 2021

    Forest 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.

    Alert Start Date: March 3rd, 2025