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The National Weather Service in Jackson MS has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi Tallahala Creek At Laurel affecting Jones County.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Tallahala Creek at Laurel.
When: From late tonight to Friday afternoon.
Impacts: At 16.0 feet, Water begins to cover Old Sandersville Road.
Additional Details: - At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 2.3 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 15.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 1100 AM CDT.