Flood Warning for Lawrence, MS
What: Minor flooding is occurring and 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: Until late Saturday morning.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... Pearl River Near Monticello affecting Lawrence County. Pearl River Near Rockport affecting Copiah and Simpson Counties.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Pearl River near Monticello.
WHEN
Until late Saturday morning.
IMPACTS
At 22.0 feet, Water inundates some lowland and agricultural land near the river.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 10:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 22.1 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.5 feet tomorrow 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 this evening at 1130 PM CDT.