HANCOCK, MS — ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Mississippi...
Jourdan River Near Kiln/Bay St. Louis affecting Hancock County.
For the Jourdan River...including Kiln/Bay St. Louis...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Jourdan River near Kiln/Bay St. Louis.
* WHEN...From this evening to late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Homes along the river on the south bank will flood
Flooding in Hancock, 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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