Flood Warning for Madison, MS; Yazoo, MS
What: Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 25.0 feet, Extensive flooding of agricultural land is occurring. Where: Big Black River near Bentonia. When: Until Friday afternoon.
Official alert brief
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Mississippi... Big Black River Near Bentonia affecting Madison and Yazoo Counties.
WHAT
Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Big Black River near Bentonia.
WHEN
Until Friday afternoon.
IMPACTS
At 25.0 feet, Extensive flooding of agricultural land is occurring.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 8:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 25.2 feet. Forecast...The river was cresting and expected to begin a slow fall. Flood stage is 22.0 feet. Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.2 feet on 02/04/2006. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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 930 PM CDT.