Active AlertsAttala

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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Big Black River at West.
When: Until further notice.
Impacts: At 19.0 feet, Thousands of acres of agricultural land are under water.
Additional Details: - At 8:45 AM CST Thursday the stage was 17.9 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.5 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 18.5 feet on 02/05/2008. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 930 PM CST.