The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said most of the state remains under an elevated, Level 2 flash flood threat through this afternoon as heavy rainfall moves across the region. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain, with locally higher amounts possible, could fall over already saturated ground.
State officials said the State of Mississippi is coordinating response efforts with local, state and federal partners and will continue deploying resources as requested. Utility crews are working to restore power to about 4,000 customers. Officials reported 40 roads and two bridges damaged by storms and flooding.
MEMA provided county-by-county reports that detailed storm impacts. In Harrison County the Biloxi River reached a record crest of 31.82 feet; more than 97 roads closed at the peak and officials conducted more than 96 high-water rescues. Jackson County officials warned the Pascagoula River could reach about 24 feet and the Escatawpa River about 8 feet in the coming days. Pearl River County reported 13 homes and one business damaged and said floodwaters have begun to recede in Picayune; the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality inspected Anchor Lake’s dam and found it in safe operating condition.
Stone County reported 59 rescue and relocation missions and relocated an American Red Cross shelter to Stone Middle School. Shelters in Lamar and Forrest counties closed after reaching zero occupancy, while a Red Cross-supported shelter in Kiln remains open. State officials thanked first responders, utility and road crews, emergency managers and volunteers aiding the response. This is a developing story and will be updated as more details emerge.
