Flood Warning issued May 14 at 7:33PM CDT until May 19 at 11:30PM 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 At West affecting Attala and Holmes 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 at West.

* WHEN…Until late Monday evening.

* IMPACTS…At 17 feet, Several thousand acres of agricultural and
lowland become inundated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 6:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 17.9 feet and nearly
steady.
– Forecast…The river is currently cresting and will begin a
slow fall on Thursday.
– Flood stage is 15 feet.

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