Active AlertsLawrence

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi Pearl River Near Monticello affecting Lawrence County. 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 evening.
Impacts: At 24.0 feet, Water appears in low areas in the extreme eastern portion of the city of Monticello.
Additional Details: - At 10:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 22.9 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.5 feet early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 23.5 feet on 02/20/2012. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 1045 PM CDT.