Flood Warning issued May 9 at 10:00AM CDT 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 Hinds and Warren Counties.

Big Black River At West affecting Attala and Holmes Counties.

* WHAT…Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Big Black River at West.

* WHEN…Until further notice.

* IMPACTS…At 17.0 feet, Several thousand acres of agricultural and
lowland become inundated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 8:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 14.5 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tonight and continue rising to a crest of 18.0 feet
Sunday evening.
– Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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