Active AlertsCopiah

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi Strong River At D'lo affecting Simpson County. 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 Rockport.
When: From Sunday morning to late Wednesday morning.
Impacts: At 25.0 feet, Widespread flooding of low pastureland and bottomland is occurring.
Additional Details: - At 7:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 22.8 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow morning to a crest of 26.0 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.

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 Sunday morning at 845 AM CDT.