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US States Brace for Major Flooding: Rivers Surging Past Banks
12 Jan
Summary
- Flood warnings are in effect for Mississippi, Louisiana, and Washington.
- The National Weather Service advises motorists to avoid flooded roads.
- Several rivers are expected to exceed flood stage, threatening homes and roads.
Three U.S. states are currently under flood warnings, with alerts in effect from Monday, January 12, until further notice for some areas. Mississippi, Louisiana, and Washington are bracing for minor to moderate flooding throughout the week as rivers rise significantly. The National Weather Service has issued a strong advisory for motorists to avoid driving through flooded areas, under the slogan 'turn around, don't drown.'
In Washington, the Skokomish River at Potlatch is predicted to reach 17.5 feet by Tuesday morning, exceeding the 16.5-foot flood stage and threatening homes, roads, and farmland in Mason County. Meanwhile, several rivers in Mississippi are also expected to crest above flood levels. The Chickasawhay River at Leakesville is forecast to reach 22.5 feet by Monday evening, impacting George and Greene Counties.
The Tangipahoa River in Louisiana is experiencing elevated levels, with warnings for potential flooding impacting pastures, woodlands, and crop lands near Osyka. Further north, the Tangipahoa River near Robert could rise to 18 feet by Tuesday morning, flooding secondary and unimproved roads. The Tickfaw River near Montpelier and Holden, as well as the Bogue Chitto River near Franklinton and Bush, are also forecast to exceed flood stages, prompting advisories for farmers to move livestock and residents in low-lying areas to prepare for inundation.
