Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 29 at 8:48PM CDT until May 3 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 6:48pm
Expires:
May 1, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Tombigbee River at Bigbee
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Tombigbee River near Amory
Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen
For the Tombigbee River...including Fulton, Bigbee, Amory, Aberdeen
L & D...Minor flooding is forecast.
For the Buttahatchie River...including Aberdeen...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen.
* WHEN...Until Sunday morning.
* 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 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late tomorrow evening to a crest of 14.0 feet Saturday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage early 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: