Flood Warning for Leake, MS
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 25.0 feet, Agricultural land and low areas along and near the river begin to flood. Where: Tuscolameta Creek at Walnut Grove. When: Until early Saturday morning.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... Pearl River Above Philadelphia affecting Neshoba County. Tuscolameta Creek At Walnut Grove affecting Leake County.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Tuscolameta Creek at Walnut Grove.
WHEN
Until early Saturday morning.
IMPACTS
At 25.0 feet, Agricultural land and low areas along and near the river begin to flood.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 8:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 25.9 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday morning and continue a slow fall. Flood stage is 25.0 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 915 PM CDT.