Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba issued the following statement.
The City of Jackson is advising residents who were affected by the 2020 flood to make evacuation plans AS SOON AS POSSIBLE as the water level of the Pearl River is rising quicker than expected. The river is now expected to crest at 36 feet by Monday. This would affect some residences - particularly in the northeast area of the City near the river.
We are beginning to see some roads affected by the rise of the river, which can present an issue for residents seeking evacuation by shutting off travel routes. In order to prevent being trapped, city, county and state officials are urging affected residents to evacuate now.
The Barnett Reservoir is currently releasing 60,000 cubic feet of water per second into the Pearl River. It is likely this discharge will be increased in the next 24 hours, which could result in water entering some homes. If the river rises to 36 feet Monday, it is forecast that between 150 to 200 residences will be affected.
“If you are capable of getting out, get out now,” said Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba at a Saturday morning press conference.
The City has put together a comprehensive interactive map that allows residents to put in an address to determine their flood threat level. It can be found by following this link. A list of streets in danger of flooding is listed below.
The American Red Cross has set up a temporary shelter for residents seeking refuge. The shelter is at the Jackson Police Department Training Academy at 3000 St. Charles St. Cots, blankets and meals will be provided for those seeking refuge from the flooding. Residents are asked to bring additional necessities with them. The shelter does not take pets, so it is advised residents make arrangements ahead of time.
Sandbags are now available for residents to fill at 4225 Michael Avalon Street from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This location will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. this weekend. Residents who face a flooding threat are advised to call 311 - not 911 for any flood-related information. Due to the high volume of calls, please leave a message if you don’t get a direct response.
The City’s JTRAN bus service will remain on standby to assist with transportation for elderly, disabled and homebound residents. We ask that this service be reserved for those in need.
Entergy crews are currently surveying potential flooding locations before making a decision to cut off power to affected residences.
The Jackson Police Department and Hinds County Sheriff’s Office plan to have additional patrol units available in areas affected by flooding. They ask residents to stay away from potential flood areas to keep all routes clear for first responders. The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks will have swift water boats available in the event of residential flooding.
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, along with the Hinds County Emergency Management Agency, will continue to monitor the situation.
The City of Jackson, along with its County and State partners, will provide updates to residents and the media of new developments on a day-to-day basis.
Flooding will remain a threat throughout the week and could fluctuate with additional rainfall.
All evacuations are strongly encouraged but voluntary at the moment. Officials encourage residents to stay away from flood waters and to monitor the local news for additional updates and information.
Additional information, flood updates and evacuation and preparation tips can be found on the City’s website under the Flood Emergency tab.
The Red Cross has set up training for shelter volunteers. They will hold a training session today from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at their Flowood location at 9 River Bend Place. An additional session has been set up for Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the same location. This is an opportunity to help your fellow residents in need.
As of Saturday afternoon, the following roads have been affected by flooding:
- Foxboro Drive
- Harrow Drive
- Riverwood Drive
- River Glen Street
- River Cove
The following is a list of streets affected by the rise of the Pearl River:
**Pearl River at 34 feet
- Annie Street
- City garage area off S. Jefferson Street
- Eastover area
- Foxboro Street
- Galilee Street
- Martin & Hinds streets
- Old Brandon Road
- President Street - south end
- Sidney Street
- South West Street - Union Planter s
- South West Street - Randy's Upholstery parking lot
- Rosemary Road east of Terry Road
- Riverwood Drive - east of Harrow Drive
- Westbrook Road - east of Sedgewick Drive
- Yucca Drive
**Pearl River at 35 feet
- Annie Street
- Beasley Street
- City garage area off S. Jefferson Street
- Cypress Trail
- Deer Trail
- Eastover area
- Foxboro Street
- Galilee Street
- Greenwood Avenue at Hardy Creek
- Hudson Street - east end
- Martin & Hinds streets
- McNuitt Street
- Nichols Street
- Offutt Street
- Old Brandon Road
- President Street from South Silas Brown Street - south end
- River cove area
- River Glenn area
- North River Road
- Riverwood/Harrow drives
- Rollingwood at Yucca Drive - south end
- Rosemary Road east of Terry Road
- Sidney Street
- South West Street - Union Planter s
- South West Street - Randy's Upholstery parking lot
- Westbrook Road - east of Sedgewick Drive
- Yucca Drive
**Pearl River at 36 feet
- Annie Street
- Beasley Street
- Beatty & Rankin streets at Silas Brown Street
- Canterbury Court
- Canton Club Circle at Sedgewick Drive
- Canton Club Circle - northeast end
- City garage area off S. Jefferson Street
- Cypress Trail
- Deer Trail
- Eastover area
- Foxboro Street
- Galilee Street
- Greenwood Avenue at Hardy Creek
- Harrow Drive
- Hinds Street
- Hudson Street - east end
- Julienne Street
- Linde Air Trailer Court
- Martin & Hinds streets
- McNuitt Street
- Meadow Oaks Park Drive
- Moncure Road
- Nichols Street
- Offutt Street
- Old Brandon Road
- President Street from South Silas Brown Street - south end
- Rankin Street
- River cove area
- River Glenn area
- North River Road
- Riverwood/Harrow drives
- Rollingwood at Yucca Drive - south end
- Rosemary Road east of Terry Road
- Santa Clara Circle
- Sedgewick Drive & Canton Club Circle
- Sidney Street
- South West Street - Union Planter s
- South West Street - Randy's Upholstery parking lot
- Sproles Street
- Stokes Robinson Road
- Westbrook Road - east of Sedgewick Drive
- Yucca Drive
16 comments:
Watch where you wade. In 1983 a few water moccasins were seen in flooded streets in NE Jxn.
Watch where you wade.In 1983 a few water moccasins were seen in flooded streets in NE Jxn.
You can take it to the bank that if Chowke's home was at risk of being flooded he would have 25 public works employees at his place putting out sand bags, etc.
Why such a massive difference between 35 and 36 feet?
2:54 it is all about where the water will go. While it may go up only one foot, it could spread much wider. You have a lot of areas that nothing happens at 35 feet but the waters will cover the area at 36. Think of a river as like a funnel -- the height may only go up a minimal amount but that small amount covers a wider area.
Because the flood plain is mostly flat.
A foot of flooding can be a big difference.
" Why such a massive difference between 35 and 36 feet? "
Great question 2:45, and I can easily understand that reaction from a home owners view.
But from an engineering/topographic perspective, just twelve inches of flood water can cause major problems in surrounding areas.
The floods of 1979,1983 and 2020 are perfect examples.
Even in 79' after Mayor Danks issued all kinds of warnings to get out, many Hank Hill and Boomhauer types were still in their front yards, gulping cheap beer and laughing at Mayor Danks' warnings.
Within 24 hours, those idiots had water in their attics.
(and after the flood waters receded they were still finding snakes in
their living room and catfish flopping around in their washing machines.
One foot can make a big difference when people build in a flood plain. You would think people would look at things like that when they before deciding to build a home.
Five Feet High and Rising - Great song by Johnny Cash
Just a few inches of dirty water laced woth garbage and sewage overflows will really do a number o0n your floor coverings. Also the subfloor and underlayment, and the bottom of the sheetrock.
Way back when, the city should never have allowed developers to build houses in the flood plain. Same with RankinCounty/Flowood along Hwy 25. All the fill first hauled in on Lakeland and HWY 25 displaced water and made it worse elsewhere. Never buy or build in a flood zone or flood way.
8:07 -Everything between the Rocky’s and Appalachian mountains is a flood plain, just different levels of flood potential. Think you mean “100 year” flood plain.
8:07 - Ah...if you're even remotely familiar with the mortgage or construction loan process, you know building or buying IN A FLOOD PLAIN is a definite red flag and that information is always included. It's not like this information just suddenly pops up years later when high-water hits.
I see JPS is going optional of virtual and some schools are closed until further notice. Forest hill was virtual last week. Does JPS ever attend class? It’s bizarre. My sons at JA are in school and so are the charter schools
This is absolutely insane. Last week it was low water pressure as the reason JPS was out.
Yes it does. What was Forest Hill supposed to do?
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