Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves declares a state of emergency as forecasters say the Pearl River in Jackson will crest at levels not seen in decades.
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency Saturday amid predictions that a river running in the area around the state capital of Jackson could burst its banks and spark widespread flooding.
Although the sun was shining Saturday in central Mississippi, Reeves and Mississippi Emergency Management Agency director Greg Michel said people in low-lying areas should not be complacent about leaving because the river was expected to crest at night and remain high for days, with rain in the forecast for Sunday and Monday.Officials were bracing for what could be the worst flooding in Jackson since 1983.
Meanwhile, the Ross Barnett Reservoir was approaching capacity, which led officials to announce that they would begin slowly releasing water. WLBT-TV reported the move was an attempt to keep flooding to a minimum downstream, and to allow extra time for residents to get to higher ground.
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