COVINGTON, MS — Heavy rains have likely caused many small streams to flood. Low-lying and poor drainage areas were also flooded causing road closures and evacuations in the warned area. Water may be slow to recede. Additional rain over the next 12-24 hours may prolong the high water and flooding.
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Mississippi, including the following county, Covington.
* WHEN...Until noon CDT Friday.
* IM
Flooding in Covington, 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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