Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 29 at 8:27AM CDT until May 3 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 6:27am
Expires:
April 30, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Memphis TN has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...
Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen
For the Buttahatchie River...including Aberdeen...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Flood water begins to cover Air Base Road
located on the west bank of the river. Low-lying farmland near the
river also begins to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this
afternoon to 14.3 feet early tomorrow afternoon, then
gradually rise to 14.2 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will
then fall below flood stage late Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 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:
Lowndes, MS; Monroe, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov