Headline

Flood Warning issued June 22 at 10:47AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Description

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...

Pearl River At Jackson affecting Hinds and Rankin Counties.

Pearl River Above Philadelphia affecting Neshoba County.

Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove affecting Leake County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Pearl River at Jackson.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, Farmland in southern Rankin County begins
to flood and water begins to affect home access near the river in
the Byram area.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 28.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.5
feet early Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan

The next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 PM CDT.

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