Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 24 at 7:42PM CDT until June 28 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 5:42pm
Expires:
June 25, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Pearl River Near Monticello affecting Lawrence County.
Pearl River Near Rockport affecting Simpson and Copiah Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pearl River near Monticello.
* WHEN...Until Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Water appears in low areas in the extreme
eastern portion of the city of Monticello.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 23.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.5
feet early Friday morning.
- 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 Thursday morning at 1030 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Lawrence, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: