Active AlertsAttala

Flood Warning

Issued at Thu 6:43 PM Jan. 29
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning continues 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 feet, thousands of acres of agricultural land are under water.
Additional Details: - At 5:45 PM CST Thursday the stage was 18.1 feet and cresting. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall to 15 feet Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 15 feet.

Recommended Action

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 Friday morning at 645 AM CST.

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