Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 29 at 8:24AM CDT until April 30 at 3:13AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 6:24am
Expires:
April 30, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Memphis TN has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...
Tombigbee River at Bigbee
For the Tombigbee River...including Fulton, Bigbee, Amory, Aberdeen
L & D...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tombigbee River at Bigbee.
* WHEN...From this morning to late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Water is flowing over portions of Hood
Road and extensive agricultural flooding is occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 AM CDT Wednesday was 14.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.7
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late
this evening.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis.
The next statement will be issued as needed.
Area Description:
Monroe, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov