Flood Warning issued February 13 at 6:32PM CST by NWS Jackson MS

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi…

Big Black River Near Bentonia affecting Yazoo and Madison
Counties.

Big Black River Near Bovina affecting Warren and Hinds Counties.

Big Black River At West affecting Attala and Holmes Counties.

* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE…Big Black River near Bentonia.

* WHEN…Until further notice.

* IMPACTS…At 26.5 feet, Flooding of agricultural land has more
than doubled in the last 1.5 feet rise.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 6:00 PM CST Thursday the stage was 24.4 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.0
feet Tuesday morning.
– Flood stage is 22.0 feet.

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