Weather Alert Watch
Severe Flood Warning

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

What: Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 25.0 feet, residences in West McClain begin to flood. Where: Leaf near McLain. When: Until further notice.

MSGeorge, MS; Greene, MS; Perry, MS

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 and moderate flooding is forecast.

WHERE

Leaf near McLain.

WHEN

Until further notice.

IMPACTS

At 25.0 feet, residences in West McClain begin to flood.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

At 11:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 24.1 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.0 feet Tuesday morning. 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.