Flood Warning for Madison, MS; Yazoo, MS
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 23.5 feet, Agricultural land near the river begins to flood. Where: Big Black River near Bentonia. When: From this evening to early Wednesday morning.
Official alert brief
...The National Weather Service in Jackson MS has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi... Big Black River Near Bentonia affecting Yazoo and Madison Counties.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Big Black River near Bentonia.
WHEN
From this evening to early Wednesday morning.
IMPACTS
At 23.5 feet, Agricultural land near the river begins to flood.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 7:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 22.8 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.0 feet just after midnight tonight. Flood stage is 22.0 feet. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 830 AM CDT.