Mississippi Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/25/2026 09:29

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 25 at 11:29AM CDT until June 28 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 25, 2026 - 9:29am
Expires: 
June 25, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Pearl River Near Monticello affecting Lawrence County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... Pearl River Near Rockport affecting Copiah and Simpson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Monticello. * WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 23.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.3 feet this afternoon. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.5 feet on 02/20/2012. - 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 1130 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Lawrence, MS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS