Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 20 at 8:33PM CDT until June 24 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 6:33pm
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended 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 Monday evening to Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Water inundates some lowland and
agricultural land near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0
feet Monday evening.
- Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
Instruction:
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 Sunday morning at 845 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Lawrence, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: