Flood Warning Issued for Tombigbee River Near Amory and Monroe County Through Wednesday Morning
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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 Monroe County, MS, as the Tombigbee River is forecast to reach minor flood stage by Tuesday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Monroe County, Mississippi
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Memphis
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 Monroe County, Mississippi.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Memphis, TN, has issued a Flood Warning for the Tombigbee River near Amory and the Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen. The alert was issued on March 9 at 8:31 PM CDT and remains in effect until the morning of March 11. Minor flooding is currently forecast for these river systems.
Affected Areas
The warning primarily affects Monroe County, Mississippi. Specific locations and river segments included in the alert are:
- Tombigbee River: Fulton, Bigbee, Amory, and Aberdeen Lock & Dam.
- Buttahatchie River: Aberdeen.
What You Should Do
Residents 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 areas prone to flooding.
- Monitor updates: Stay tuned to local weather reports and the NWS Memphis office for further statements.
Expected Conditions
According to the NWS, the Tombigbee River is expected to experience minor flooding. As of 8:15 PM CDT Monday, the river stage was at 12.1 feet. The river is forecast to rise above the flood stage of 20.0 feet early Tuesday afternoon, reaching a peak of 20.9 feet by Tuesday evening. At the 20.0-foot mark, lowland flooding typically begins in the region.
Timeline
- Effective Period: The warning begins Tuesday afternoon, March 10, 2026.
- Peak Conditions: The river is expected to crest Tuesday evening.
- Expiration: The warning is scheduled to end at 8:24 AM CDT on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, as the river falls below flood stage.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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