PEARL RIVER, MS — ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Mississippi...
West Hobolochitto Creek Near McNeil affecting Pearl River County.
For the West Hobolochitto Creek...including McNeil...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...West Hobolochitto Creek near McNeil.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Some roads in the county inundated but passable. Home
Flooding in Pearl River, MS can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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