Mississippi Severe Flood Warning | Effective 06/29/2026 08:56

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued June 29 at 10:56AM CDT until June 29 at 9:01PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 29, 2026 - 8:56am
Expires: 
June 29, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... Pearl River Near Monticello affecting Lawrence County. * WHAT...No flooding is currently forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Monticello. * WHEN...Until late this evening. * 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 21.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 11.3 feet Saturday 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 this evening at 915 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Lawrence, MS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS