Flood Warning Issued for Big Black River in 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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NWS Jackson MS has issued a flood warning for the Big Black River at West. Minor flooding is expected to begin Saturday evening, affecting Attala and Holmes counties.
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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 was issued on March 13 at 9:37 AM CDT and remains in effect from Saturday evening until further notice.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following regions in Mississippi:
- Attala County
- Holmes County
The primary area of concern is the Big Black River at West.
What You Should Do
Residents and motorists are urged to take the following precautions:
- Turn around, don't drown: Never attempt to drive through flooded roads. Most flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles.
- Avoidance: Stay away from flooded lowlands and agricultural areas near the river.
- Monitor local updates for further statements, with the next update expected this evening at approximately 9:45 PM CDT.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of 8:45 AM CDT on Friday, the river stage was recorded at 12.3 feet. The river is forecast to rise above the flood stage of 15.0 feet tomorrow evening. It is expected to reach a crest of 15.6 feet by early Sunday afternoon. At the 15.0-foot threshold, flooding begins to impact agricultural land and lowlands adjacent to the river.
Timeline
- Alert Effective: March 13, 2026, at 9:37 AM CDT
- Flood Onset: Saturday evening, March 14, 2026
- Expected Crest: Early Sunday afternoon, March 15, 2026
- Duration: Until further notice
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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