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 Wednesday morning at 1015 AM CDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Pearl River Near Monticello affecting Lawrence County. Pearl River Near Rockport affecting Simpson and Copiah Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pearl River near Rockport. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 25.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon and continue falling to 22.1 feet Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 25.0 feet.