Active AlertsCarnes, MS

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi Bouie Creek Near Near Hattiesburg affecting Forrest and Covington Counties. Tallahala Creek At Laurel affecting Jones County.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Bouie Creek near Near Hattiesburg.
When: Until tomorrow evening.
Impacts: At 18.0 feet, low land flooding begins near the river.
Additional Details: - At 7:45 AM CST Sunday the stage was 18.8 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.5 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet.

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 845 PM CST.