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This flag symbolizes Flowood’s natural beauty, steady growth, and community spirit. The dogwood flower, anchored at the center, represents the city’s character and heritage, as well as its Four Corners retail district, considered the heart of Flowood and often referred to locally as “Dogwood.”

Green reflects growth and progress; Blue represents loyalty, pride, and the surrounding waters, including the Ross Barnett Reservoir and Pearl River; White signifies renewal and new beginnings; A gold dividing line represents Lakeland Drive, a defining corridor of the city

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According to officials, this specific colour combination was chosen partly due to its rarity, which they contend will enhance visual recognition. The central blue stripe features a wavy pattern with seven distinct undulations.

Local authorities state that this design mimics the local watercourse Zuidlede, while the seven waves correspond to the seven population centres now comprising the unified municipality.

A prominent feature introduced to both the flag and the coat of arms is a stylized red azalea, to emphasize the region’s commercial floriculture and ornamental plant industries.

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