Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 22 at 11:06AM CDT until June 24 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 9:06am
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
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 Tuesday morning to early Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Water inundates some lowland and
agricultural land near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 20.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tomorrow morning to a crest of 22.1 feet early tomorrow
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1115 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Lawrence, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: