GEORGE, MS; Greene, MS — ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi...
Chickasawhay At Leakesville affecting George and Greene Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Chickasawhay at Leakesville.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, flooding of lowlands will occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 13.5 feet Su
Flooding in George, MS; Greene, 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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