ST. TAMMANY, LA; Hancock, MS; Harrison, MS; Pea… — * WHAT...Urban areas, creeks and rivers flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR AREAS NEAR ANCHOR LAKE
* WHERE...Southeastern St. Tammany Parish in southeastern Louisiana... Hancock County in southern Mississippi... Harrison County in southern Mississippi... Southeastern Pearl River County in southern Mississippi...
* WHEN...Until 630 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations
Flooding in St. Tammany, LA; Hancock, MS; Harrison, MS; 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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