In effect from Thursday, Jan 29 2026 6:43 PM - Friday, Jan 30 2026 6:45 AM
Issued by NWS Jackson MS
The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...
Big Black River At West affecting Attala and Holmes Counties.
What:
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where:
Big Black River at West.
When:
Until further notice.
Impacts:
At 19 feet, thousands of acres of agricultural land are
under water.
Additional Details:
- At 5:45 PM CST Thursday the stage was 18.1 feet and cresting.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 15 feet Tuesday
evening.
- Flood stage is 15 feet.
Instructions: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan
The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 645 AM CST.
