Flood Warning

...The National Weather Service in Jackson MS has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...

Pearl River Near Rockport affecting Copiah and Simpson Counties.

Pearl River Near Monticello affecting Lawrence County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Pearl River near Monticello.

* WHEN...From late Monday night to Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Water inundates some lowland and agricultural land near the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0 feet early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.5 feet on 02/20/2012. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood