Flowood, town (1990 pop. 2,860), Rankin co., central Miss., suburb 3 mi/4.8 km NE of downtown Jackson, on Pearl R. (forms Ross Barnett Reservoir to NE); 32°19'N 90°06'W. Mfg. (fabricated metal prods.). Allen C. Thompson Airport to E; LeFleurs Bluff State Park to W, in Jackson.