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 tonight to tomorrow evening.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Pearl River Near Rockport affecting Simpson and Copiah Counties. Pearl River Near Monticello affecting Lawrence County.
WHAT
Minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Pearl River near Monticello.
WHEN
From late tonight to tomorrow evening.
IMPACTS
At 22.0 feet, Water inundates some lowland and agricultural land near the river.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 3:15 PM CDT Monday the stage was 21.1 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0 feet just after midnight tonight. Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
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 Tuesday morning at 830 AM CDT.