Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 17 at 9:09AM CDT until May 19 at 1:00AM 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 and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Big Black River near Bovina.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 28.0 feet, Low-lying agricultural land near the river
begins to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 28.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.3
feet this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 28.0 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:
Hinds, MS; Warren, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS