Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 9:39AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 7:39am
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Black River At West affecting Attala and Holmes Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Big Black River at West.
* WHEN...From this evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Thousands of acres of agricultural land
are under water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM CDT Friday the stage was 12.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening and continue rising to a crest of 18.5 feet
Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan
The next statement will be issued this evening at 945 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Attala, MS; Holmes, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: