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The National Weather Service in Jackson MS has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi Big Black River Near Bovina affecting Hinds and Warren Counties.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Big Black River near Bovina.
When: From late tonight to early Thursday morning.
Impacts: At 32.0 feet, Several access roads along and near the river are under water.
Additional Details: - At 6:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 26.3 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 31.0 feet Tuesday morning. I - Flood stage is 28.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 31.0 feet on 09/27/2002. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 815 PM CDT.