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: Until early Friday afternoon.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Big Black River Near Bentonia affecting Madison and Yazoo Counties. Big Black River Near Bovina affecting Warren and Hinds Counties.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Big Black River near Bentonia.
WHEN
Until early Friday afternoon.
IMPACTS
At 23.5 feet, Agricultural land near the river begins to flood.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 8:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 24.1 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage tomorrow evening and continue a slow fall. Flood stage is 22.0 feet. 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 915 PM CDT.