Flood Warning Issued for Lowndes and Monroe Counties Through Friday Evening

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Memphis, TN, has issued a Flood Warning for the Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen and the Tombigbee River near Amory. This alert is classified as a severe weather event with likely certainty, issued on March 9, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts Lowndes and Monroe counties in Mississippi. Geographic regions affected include the Tombigbee River near Fulton, Bigbee, Amory, and the Aberdeen Lock and Dam, as well as the Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists are urged to “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads. The National Weather Service emphasizes that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Residents should avoid flooded areas and monitor updates from the NWS Memphis office.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the region. For the Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen, the water level was measured at 10.4 feet on Monday evening. The river is forecast to rise above the 13.0-foot flood stage early Wednesday morning, peaking at 13.1 feet. While it is expected to briefly fall to 12.4 feet on Thursday, a second rise to 13.3 feet is anticipated by Friday morning. At the 13.0-foot stage, lowland areas near the river are subject to flooding.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is in effect from late Tuesday night, March 10, until 11:00 PM CDT on Friday, March 13, 2026. The river is expected to fall below flood stage for the final time on Friday afternoon.