Flood Warning for Lawrence, MS
What: Minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 22.0 feet, Water inundates some lowland and agricultural land near the river. Where: Pearl River near Monticello. When: From late Monday night to Tuesday evening.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Strong River At D'lo affecting Simpson County. Pearl River Near Rockport affecting Copiah and Simpson Counties. Pearl River Near Monticello affecting Lawrence County.
WHAT
Minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Pearl River near Monticello.
WHEN
From late Monday night to Tuesday evening.
IMPACTS
At 22.0 feet, Water inundates some lowland and agricultural land near the river.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 7:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 19.8 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0 feet early Tuesday morning. Flood stage is 22.0 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 Monday morning at 815 AM CDT.