A Flash Flood Emergency has been declared for parts of Pearl River County, Mississippi, after torrential rain triggered dangerous flooding and prompted emergency water rescues.
The National Weather Service (NWS) urged residents northeast of the Crossroads community to move to higher ground immediately, warning that the situation is “particularly dangerous” and life-threatening.
At 9:47 pm CDT, emergency management officials told the National Weather Service that flash flooding was already underway northeast of Crossroads. Officials also confirmed that at least one person had been rescued from rising floodwaters by Saturday night. The weather agency warned residents not to delay evacuation if they were in flood-prone areas. A weather chaser on X shared a video of several cars submerged under water on the roads. “Flash flood emergency in Pearl River County, Mississippi. Multiple vehicles submerged, with floodwaters reaching halfway up homes. High water rescues are underway,” the user wrote. Additional rain rescue operations remained possible as rainfall continued. Officials advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel, remain alert for changing weather conditions and move to higher ground immediately if instructed.
