Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 7 at 7:37PM CDT until May 9 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 7, 2025 - 5:37pm
Expires:
May 8, 2025 - 5:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Pearl River Near Rockport affecting Simpson and Copiah Counties.
Strong River At D'lo affecting Simpson County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Strong River at D'lo.
* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Water begins backing up into Sellers Creek
in Mendenhall.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 19.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.0
feet early tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan
The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 745 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Simpson, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS