Flood Warning Issued for Big Black River at West Affecting Attala and Holmes Counties
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the Big Black River at West, with minor flooding expected to impact Attala and Holmes counties through Sunday morning.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central Mississippi
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Jackson MS
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Mississippi.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Jackson, MS, has issued a Flood Warning for the Big Black River at West. This alert indicates that minor flooding is forecast for the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically affects the following regions in Mississippi:
- Attala County
- Holmes County
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Turn around, don't drown: Never attempt to drive through flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
- Avoid flooded areas: Stay away from riverbanks and low-lying agricultural land near the river.
- Monitor updates: The next official statement from the NWS is expected to be issued this evening at approximately 9:15 PM CDT.
Expected Conditions
- Flood Stage: The flood stage for the Big Black River at West is 15.0 feet.
- Current Status: As of 8:45 AM CDT on Thursday, the river stage was measured at 11.1 feet.
- Forecast: The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight. It is projected to reach a crest of 16.0 feet by early tomorrow afternoon.
- Impacts: At 15.0 feet, minor flooding begins to affect lowlands and agricultural land in the vicinity of the river.
Timeline
- Effective Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
- Warning Onset: Just after midnight tonight (early Friday morning, March 13)
- Expected Crest: Early Friday afternoon, March 13
- Warning Expiration: The alert remains in effect until 5:00 AM CDT on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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