Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 8:52PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 11, 2025 - 6:52pm
Expires:
April 12, 2025 - 7:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Sunflower River At Sunflower affecting Sunflower County.
Yazoo River At Yazoo City affecting Yazoo County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Yazoo River at Yazoo City.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, Minor over bank is flooding is occurring
along the river.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 28.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
Tuesday morning and continue rising to 30.0 feet Sunday,
April 20. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan
The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 900 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Yazoo, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
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