Flood Warning for Hinds, MS; Rankin, MS
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 29.0 feet, Farmland in southern Rankin County begins to flood and water begins to affect home access near the river in the Byram area. Where: Pearl River at Jackson. When: Until...
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... Pearl River At Jackson affecting Hinds and Rankin Counties. Pearl River Above Philadelphia affecting Neshoba County. Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove affecting Leake County.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Pearl River at Jackson.
WHEN
Until further notice.
IMPACTS
At 29.0 feet, Farmland in southern Rankin County begins to flood and water begins to affect home access near the river in the Byram area.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 9:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 28.4 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.5 feet early Wednesday morning. Flood stage is 28.0 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 1100 PM CDT.