Advarsler, Bridgeport

Flood Warning issued June 24 at 7:42PM CDT until June 28 at 3:24PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Pearl River Near Monticello affecting Lawrence County. Pearl River Near Rockport affecting Simpson and Copiah Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Rockport. * WHEN...Until Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, Water begins to back up into higher agricultural and pasture lands, mainly on the Simpson County side of the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 28.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.5 feet tomorrow 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 Thursday morning at 1030 AM CDT.