Flood Warning for Copiah, MS; Simpson, MS
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 30.0 feet, Water begins to back up into higher agricultural and pasture lands, mainly on the Simpson County side of the river. Where: Pearl River near Rockport. When: Until...
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... Pearl River Near Monticello affecting Lawrence County. Pearl River Near Rockport affecting Copiah and Simpson Counties.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Pearl River near Rockport.
WHEN
Until Sunday afternoon.
IMPACTS
At 30.0 feet, Water begins to back up into higher agricultural and pasture lands, mainly on the Simpson County side of the river.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 9:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 28.0 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise again to a crest of 28.5 feet tomorrow morning. Flood stage is 25.0 feet. Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.5 feet on 05/11/2013. 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 1045 PM CDT.