Flood Warning 05/18/2025 06:49 for Mississippi areas

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued May 18 at 8:49AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 18, 2025 - 6:49am
Expires: 
May 18, 2025 - 7:00pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Big Black River Near Bovina affecting Hinds and Warren Counties. Big Black River Near Bentonia affecting Madison and Yazoo Counties. Big Black River At West affecting Holmes and Attala Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Black River near Bentonia. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Extensive flooding of agricultural land is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 23.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.9 feet Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 22.0 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 900 PM CDT.
Area Description: 
Madison, MS; Yazoo, MS
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson MS