Heavy rain that has inundated the South over the last two weeks has caused the Pearl River to swell to near historic levels in Jackson, Miss. As a result, dozens of area homes have been flooded and many more will be at risk over the next few days.
Reported to have risen to 36.75 feet this morning in Jackson, the river is expected to crest Monday at 37.5 feet — the highest since 1983 (38 feet). In anticipation, mandatory evacuations were ordered for some communities on Friday and a statewide emergency declaration was issued by Governor Tate Reeves on Saturday.
It is important to note that media outlets also have cited the city of Ridgeland (Madison County, 39157, 39518) as a location threatened by home flooding, although it has not yet been verified if any structures have actually taken on water.
Media Coverage:
The Weather Channel (Mississippi Flooding Continues as Pearl River Nears Crest: Dozens of Homes Already Damaged)
Declaration Activity:
Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA): Governor Reeves Issues State of Emergency
Associated County ZIP Code List (Statewide)
Additional Resource:
MEMA: Preliminary Damage Report for Feb. 10-14 (Pearl River Flood Event)
Related Safeguard.is Updates:
Southern Storms (2/13/20)
Approximate locations sustaining home damage (flooding):
Mississippi
Jackson (Hinds County)
39201
39202
39203
39204
39205
39206
39207
39208
39209
39210
39211
39212
39213
39215
39216
39217
39218
39225
39232
39236
39250
39269
39271
39272
39282
39283
39284