Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=JAN The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 845 AM CDT.

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. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Pearl River Near Columbia affecting Marion County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Rockport. * WHEN...From late tonight until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 25 feet, Widespread flooding of low pastureland and bottomland is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 22.5 feet and rising. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight and continue rising to a crest near 28 feet on Friday. - Flood stage is 25 feet.