Uyarılar, Monticello Police Department

Flood Warning issued February 12 at 7:53PM CST by NWS Jackson MS ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... Pearl River Near Rockport affecting Simpson and Copiah Counties. Pearl River Near Monticello affecting Lawrence County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Monticello. * WHEN...From Thursday morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Water appears in low areas in the extreme eastern portion of the city of Monticello. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning and continue rising to a crest of 24.5 feet early Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 800 AM CST.