GEORGE, MS; Greene, MS; Jackson, MS — ...The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...
Pascagoula At Merrill affecting George, Greene and Jackson Counties.
For the Pascagoula River...including Merrill...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Pascagoula at Merrill.
* WHEN...From Thursday evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 23.5 feet, water is under homes in Plum Bluff Estates. Streets of Merrill flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAI
Flooding in George, MS; Greene, MS; Jackson, 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