Flood Warning for Copiah, MS; Simpson, MS
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Where: Pearl River near Rockport. When: Until early Friday afternoon.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Strong River At D'lo affecting Simpson County. Pearl River Near Rockport affecting Copiah and Simpson Counties. Pearl River Near Monticello affecting Lawrence County.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Pearl River near Rockport.
WHEN
Until early Friday afternoon.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 26.3 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.0 feet tomorrow evening. Flood stage is 25.0 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 Monday morning at 815 AM CDT.