Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 18 at 9:45AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Alert Description
...The Flood Warning is extended 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 Friday evening until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 23.5 feet, Water is under homes in Plum Bluff Estates. Streets of Merrill flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 19.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tomorrow evening and continue rising to a crest of 23.0 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Safety Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/mob. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued when updates occur.