Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi...

Pearl River Near Monticello affecting Lawrence County.

Pearl River Near Rockport affecting Copiah and Simpson Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Pearl River near Rockport.

* WHEN...Until early Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 30.0 feet, Water begins to back up into higher agricultural and pasture lands, mainly on the Simpson County side of the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 28.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is cresting and will begin a slow fall tomorrow. It is expected to fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 28.5 feet on 05/11/2013. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood