Headline

Flood Warning issued June 23 at 11:10AM CDT until June 25 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

Description

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

Pearl River At Jackson affecting Rankin and Hinds Counties.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...

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 Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, Water backs up into several creeks and
streams in the Jackson area. Water is under some homes near the
river in the Byram area.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 29.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.0
feet this evening.
- Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instructions

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

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

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

The next statement will be issued this evening at 1115 PM CDT.

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