Flood Warning for Simpson, MS
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 27.0 feet, Water floods entrance to lower tent camping area at the Dlo Water Park. Where: Strong River at D'lo. When: Until early Tuesday afternoon.
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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Strong River at D'lo.
WHEN
Until early Tuesday afternoon.
IMPACTS
At 27.0 feet, Water floods entrance to lower tent camping area at the Dlo Water Park.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 27.0 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening 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 Monday morning at 815 AM CDT.