Flood Warning issued February 15 at 9:42PM CST until February 20 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Jackson MS

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi…

Pearl River Near Columbia affecting Marion County.

Pearl River Near Monticello affecting Lawrence County.

Pearl River Near Rockport affecting Simpson and Copiah Counties.

* WHAT…Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Pearl River near Columbia.

* WHEN…From Monday morning to late Thursday 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 8:15 PM CST Saturday the stage was 16.4 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Monday morning to a crest of 17.5 feet Tuesday morning.
– Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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