Mississippi Pearl River flooding leaves capital in 'precarious situation'

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The swollen river in Mississippi's capital city crested Monday at the highest level it's been in decades as the state's governor warned the danger hasn't subsided, with more rain in the forecast.

Gov. Tate Reeves told reporters at a news conference Monday the National Weather Service believes the Pearl River in Jackson has crested at 36.7 feet, above major flood stage at 36 feet but still below the record of 43.3 feet. The water level has not changed for several hours, according to Reeves.

"Although this is relatively good news for Jackson and Central Mississippi, we as a state are not in the clear yet," he said.

So far, officials have conducted 16 assisted evacuations, in addition to 200 door-to-door visits to advise residents of the rising waters.
Mississippi Pearl River flooding leaves capital in 'precarious situation' as crest, more rain on the way

Holy cow! More rain is coming.

 

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Catfish lovin it, more to eat.

 

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Fortunately it crested lower than expected. Only a small area crested at 38’ compared to the predictions. But they obviously don’t need anymore rain.

 

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The swollen river in Mississippi's capital city crested Monday at the highest level it's been in decades as the state's governor warned the danger hasn't subsided, with more rain in the forecast.

Gov. Tate Reeves told reporters at a news conference Monday the National Weather Service believes the Pearl River in Jackson has crested at 36.7 feet, above major flood stage at 36 feet but still below the record of 43.3 feet. The water level has not changed for several hours, according to Reeves.

"Although this is relatively good news for Jackson and Central Mississippi, we as a state are not in the clear yet," he said.

So far, officials have conducted 16 assisted evacuations, in addition to 200 door-to-door visits to advise residents of the rising waters.
Mississippi Pearl River flooding leaves capital in 'precarious situation' as crest, more rain on the way

Holy cow! More rain is coming.

Prayers up for all those in the storm's wake.