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:...
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Pascagoula River At Graham Ferry affecting Jackson County. Escatawpa River Above Orange Grove affecting Jackson County. For the Pascagoula River...including Graham Ferry...Minor flooding is forecast. 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 7:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 8.0 feet. Bankfull stage is 5.0 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. 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. 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.