Flood Warning issued February 18 at 9:32AM CST by NWS Jackson MS

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

Big Black River At West affecting Holmes and Attala Counties.

Big Black River Near Bentonia affecting Madison and Yazoo
Counties.

Big Black River Near Bovina affecting Warren and Hinds Counties.

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

* WHERE…Big Black River near Bentonia.

* WHEN…Until further notice.

* IMPACTS…At 26.5 feet, there is extensive flooding of
agricultural land along and near the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 9:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 26.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.1
feet tomorrow morning.
– Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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