Flood Warning for Hinds, MS; Rankin, MS
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 30.0 feet, Water backs up into several creeks and streams in the Jackson area. Water is under some homes near the river in the Byram area. Where: Pearl River at Jackson. When:...
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... Pearl River At Jackson affecting Rankin and Hinds Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... 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 Thursday evening.
IMPACTS
At 30.0 feet, Water backs up into several creeks and streams in the Jackson area. Water is under some homes near the river in the Byram area.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 10:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 29.6 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.0 feet this evening. Flood stage is 28.0 feet. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan The next statement will be issued this evening at 1115 PM CDT.