Flood Warning for George, MS; Greene, MS; Jackson, MS
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 23.5 feet, water is under homes in Plum Bluff Estates. Streets of Merrill flood. At 24.0 feet, streets of Merrill will become flooded. At 24 feet the bridge becomes inaccessible...
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Mississippi... Pascagoula At Merrill affecting George, Greene and Jackson Counties. For the Pascagoula River...including Merrill...Minor flooding is forecast. 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.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Pascagoula at Merrill.
WHEN
Until late Sunday night.
IMPACTS
At 23.5 feet, water is under homes in Plum Bluff Estates. Streets of Merrill flood. At 24.0 feet, streets of Merrill will become flooded. At 24 feet the bridge becomes inaccessible by vehicles.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 9:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 24.2 feet. Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM CDT Wednesday was 24.3 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.2 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday evening. Flood stage is 22.0 feet. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood