COVINGTON, MS; Forrest, MS — ...The National Weather Service in Jackson MS has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...
Bouie Creek Near Near Hattiesburg affecting Forrest and Covington Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Bouie Creek near Near Hattiesburg.
* WHEN...From this evening to Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Low land flooding begins near the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 PM CDT Friday the stage was 18.0 feet. -
Flooding in Covington, MS; Forrest, 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