Flood Warning Issued for Big Black River in Attala and Holmes Counties

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Jackson MS has issued a Flood Warning for the Big Black River at West. This alert was issued on March 13 at 9:37 AM CDT and remains in effect from Saturday evening until further notice.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following regions in Mississippi:

• Attala County
• Holmes County

The primary area of concern is the Big Black River at West.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists are urged to take the following precautions:

• Turn around, don’t drown: Never attempt to drive through flooded roads. Most flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles.
• Avoidance: Stay away from flooded lowlands and agricultural areas near the river.
• Monitor local updates for further statements, with the next update expected this evening at approximately 9:45 PM CDT.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of 8:45 AM CDT on Friday, the river stage was recorded at 12.3 feet. The river is forecast to rise above the flood stage of 15.0 feet tomorrow evening. It is expected to reach a crest of 15.6 feet by early Sunday afternoon. At the 15.0-foot threshold, flooding begins to impact agricultural land and lowlands adjacent to the river.

Timeline

• Alert Effective: March 13, 2026, at 9:37 AM CDT
• Flood Onset: Saturday evening, March 14, 2026
• Expected Crest: Early Sunday afternoon, March 15, 2026
• Duration: Until further notice