Flood Warning for Jackson, MS
What: Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. Impacts: At 20.1 feet, Flood of Record occurred on February 21, 1961. Some homes in the Cumbest Bluff area will flood. Deep water will cover access...
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Pascagoula River At Graham Ferry affecting Jackson County. For the Pascagoula River...including Graham Ferry...Moderate flooding is forecast.
WHAT
Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
WHERE
Pascagoula River at Graham Ferry.
WHEN
Until further notice.
IMPACTS
At 20.1 feet, Flood of Record occurred on February 21, 1961. Some homes in the Cumbest Bluff area will flood. Deep water will cover access to river property along the river. Sections of MS Highway 614 will be inundated.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 6:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 18.3 feet. Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:45 PM CDT Sunday was 18.5 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 17.7 feet Friday evening. Flood stage is 16.0 feet. Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 18.4 feet on 01/03/2019. 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. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. 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.