Flood Warning for Copiah, MS; Simpson, MS
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Where: Pearl River near Rockport. When: Until further notice.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... 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 further notice.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 10:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 27.4 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.5 feet this evening. Flood stage is 25.0 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 1115 PM CDT.