Weather Alert Watch
Severe Flood Warning

Flood Warning for George, MS; Greene, MS; Jackson, MS

What: Minor flooding is occurring. Impacts: At 24.0 feet, Streets of Merrill will become flooded and the bridge becomes inaccessible by vehicles. Where: Pascagoula at Merrill. When: Until further notice.

MSGeorge, MS; Greene, MS; Jackson, MS

Official alert brief

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Pascagoula At Merrill affecting Jackson, George and Greene Counties. For the Pascagoula River...including Merrill...Minor flooding is forecast.

WHAT

Minor flooding is occurring.

WHERE

Pascagoula at Merrill.

WHEN

Until further notice.

IMPACTS

At 24.0 feet, Streets of Merrill will become flooded and the bridge becomes inaccessible by vehicles.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

At 9:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 24.0 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.5 feet Wednesday morning. Flood stage is 22.0 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.weather.gov/mob. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued when updates occur.