Flood Warning issued March 15 at 8:37PM CDT until March 16 at 2:48PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

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

Yalobusha River at Calhoun City

For the Yalobusha River…including Calhoun City…Moderate flooding
is forecast.

* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE…Yalobusha River at Calhoun City.

* WHEN…Until early tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS…At 24.0 feet, Extensive agricultural flooding is
occurring. Access to low-lying areas is restricted due to flood
waters covering secondary roads.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 8:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 23.4 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:15 PM CDT Saturday was 23.4 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.5
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage tomorrow morning.
– Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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