Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 29 at 8:48PM CDT until April 30 at 5:27AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 29, 2026 - 6:48pm
Expires:
April 30, 2026 - 3:30am
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 occurring.
* WHERE...Tombigbee River at Bigbee.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Flooding of low-lying agricultural land is
occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 15.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 16.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling to 5.3 feet Monday
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: