Martins Bluff, MS Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued June 24 at 8:42AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Pascagoula River At Graham Ferry affecting Jackson County. For the Pascagoula River...including Graham Ferry...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pascagoula River at Graham Ferry. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, River property at Cumbest Bluff will be cut off by high water and some river roads will be impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 16.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 AM CDT Wednesday was 17.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.5 feet early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.5 feet on 09/05/2012. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued when updates are needed.

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