Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 22 at 10:38AM CDT until June 26 at 10:36AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 8:38am
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Black River Near Bentonia affecting Yazoo and Madison
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 near Bentonia.
* WHEN...Until late Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 23.5 feet, Agricultural land near the river begins to
flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 23.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 23.2
feet this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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 this evening at 1045 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Madison, MS; Yazoo, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS
Sender: