Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 17 at 9:09AM CDT until May 18 at 4:20AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2025 - 7:09am
Expires:
May 17, 2025 - 7:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Black River Near Bovina affecting Hinds and Warren Counties.
Big Black River At West affecting Holmes and Attala Counties.
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Black River Near Bentonia affecting Madison and Yazoo
Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Big Black River at West.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Lowlands and agricultural land near the
river begin to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this morning and continue falling to 10.9 feet Thursday
morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan
The next statement will be issued this evening at 915 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Attala, MS; Holmes, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS