Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 18 at 8:28PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2025 - 6:28pm
Expires:
May 19, 2025 - 6:30am
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 feet, extensive flooding of agricultural land is
occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 23.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.9
feet Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 22 feet.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan
The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 830 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Madison, MS; Yazoo, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS