Active AlertsNewsom, MS

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi Pearl River Near Columbia affecting Marion County.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Pearl River near Columbia.
When: Until tomorrow evening.
Impacts: At 17.0 feet, Low areas near the river begin to flood. Water covers Old Highway 35 on the west side of the river.
Additional Details: - At 7:30 AM CST Sunday the stage was 16.4 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 17.0 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 Monday morning at 900 AM CST.