Weather Alert Watch
Severe Flood Warning

Flood Warning for Jackson, MS

What: Minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 8.0 feet, Flooding will occur at low spots along U.S. Highway 90 from Orange Grove to Moss Point. Some residences and business structures will be threatened. Where: Escatawpa River above Orange Grove. When:...

MSJackson, MS

Official alert brief

...The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi... Escatawpa River Above Orange Grove affecting Jackson County. For the Escatawpa River...including Orange Grove...Minor flooding is forecast.

WHAT

Minor flooding is forecast.

WHERE

Escatawpa River above Orange Grove.

WHEN

From late tonight to Tuesday afternoon.

IMPACTS

At 8.0 feet, Flooding will occur at low spots along U.S. Highway 90 from Orange Grove to Moss Point. Some residences and business structures will be threatened.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

At 11:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 7.9 feet. Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.0 feet later today. Flood stage is 8.0 feet. Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 7.7 feet on 01/04/2017. 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/lix. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued when updates are needed.