Flood Warning for Clarke, MS
What: Minor flooding is occurring. Impacts: At 25.0 feet, Water beginning to overflow banks from the confluence of Chunky River and Okatibbee Creek to approximately 3 miles downstream. Where: Chickasawhay River at Enterprise. When: Until tomorrow afternoon.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Chickasawhay River At Enterprise affecting Clarke County. Tallahala Creek At Laurel affecting Jones County.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring.
WHERE
Chickasawhay River at Enterprise.
WHEN
Until tomorrow afternoon.
IMPACTS
At 25.0 feet, Water beginning to overflow banks from the confluence of Chunky River and Okatibbee Creek to approximately 3 miles downstream.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 3:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 26.4 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling. Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
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 Tuesday morning at 830 AM CDT.