Flood Warning for George, MS; Greene, MS; Perry, MS
What: Moderate flooding is occurring. Impacts: At 24.0 feet, Some county roads in the area will become flooded. Where: Leaf near McLain. When: Until late Friday night.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Leaf Near McLain affecting Perry, George and Greene Counties. For the Leaf River...including McLain, New Augusta...Moderate flooding is forecast.
WHAT
Moderate flooding is occurring.
WHERE
Leaf near McLain.
WHEN
Until late Friday night.
IMPACTS
At 24.0 feet, Some county roads in the area will become flooded.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 8:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 24.4 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Friday evening and continue falling to 16.2 feet Saturday evening. Flood stage is 18.0 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.