PEARL RIVER, MS — FFWLIX
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Pearl River County in southern Mississippi...
* Until 1245 AM CDT.
* At 947 PM CDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain northeast of Crossroads. Between 6 and 10 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring with ongoing high water rescues and swift moving water covering multiple roadways.
FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for northeast of Crossroads. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. Life threatening flash flooding of low water crossings, small creeks and streams, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Crossroads.
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.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS