Announced by Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, the funding from the Federal Highway Administration is linked to federal and state emergency disaster declarations issued for Mississippi following heavy rains and flooding in 2019 and 2020, including the February 2020 storms that caused the Pearl River to reach its third-highest crest on record. The state's emergency management agency says that even with so many homes affected, its shelter in Jackson housed only 17 people Monday night as most people are staying with relatives. The Pearl River on Saturday (left) was at 35.7 ft. & Monday (right) reached 36.7 ft. @WJTV @NWSJacksonMS #MSwx pic.twitter.com/hNyVPohCiQ.
The Pearl River at Jackson is currently at 36.8 feet and is cresting as of around Noon today. The water isn't expected to rise further in central Mississippi, but the governor said continued rains could imperil counties downriver.
Higher levels of rain are likely in a short period of time in Jackson, Magee and Philadelphia, the NWS said.
Damage to the Vicksburg National Military Park, a historic and economic asset to Warren County, was particularly startling,” Hyde-Smith said. “The severe storms and flooding Mississippi experienced earlier this year claimed lives and caused significant damage to federal properties throughout the state. Updated 5:25 PM ET, Tue February 18, 2020. Mississippi Gov. In the southwest town of Morris Chapel, two homes collapsed after the land beneath them gave way. "We have engineers on duty 24-7 trying to figure out what's the most effective way to move this water downstream with the least impact.
The river's highest level on record is 43.3 feet, set in April 1979. hide caption. (WLBT) - Some of the worst flooding events in the City of Pearl have caused major destruction in the past. CNN Meteorologist Michael Guy contributed to this report. One to 2 inches of rain could be possible in some areas worsening flooding and inundating structures already plagued by high waters.
The Mississippi State Department of Health is reporting just 190... $22 million awarded to repair flood-damaged Mississippi highways, Gov. Rains forecast through Tuesday night have parts of central Mississippi under a flash flood watch, according to the. hide caption. — lower than feared. $8 million will be put toward the repair of road damages at Vicksburg National Military Park and Natchez Trace National Parkway. Reeves joins Trump for “gamechanging” rapid test announcement, Mississippi delegation largely supportive of President’s choice for Supreme Court, Muñoz confident amid stacked Sanderson Farms Championship field, MSDH confirms 190 new COVID-19 cases, 2 additional deaths, $12,952,530 – Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) for February 2020 heavy rain and severe flooding damage repairs, $8,000,000 – National Park Service for January 11 and February 14, 2020, heavy rain and flood damage repairs, $1,044,692 – MDOT for February 2019 flood damage repairs, $749,010 – MDOT for April 12, 2020, storms and flooding repairs, $41,963 – U.S. Jackson, Miss., residents use shovels to work their way through Pearl River floodwaters on Sunday. One award is linked to severe weather and flooding in April 2020.
But that shouldn't stop people from exercising caution while driving given the rainy conditions.
", Melvin Martin/Hardin County Fire Department via AP, We Insist: A Timeline Of Protest Music In 2020, Officials: Mississippi Flooding Remains 'Precarious,' And Can 'Turn At Any Moment'. But I will be grateful because I got me and my kids. Durr and her husband and daughters left on Friday and returned a few days later to take photos of damage to their home. Flooding … I'm really concerned about the smells.". One award is linked to severe weather and flooding in April 2020.