Flood Warning Issued for Buttahatchie River in Lowndes and Monroe Counties

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Memphis, TN, has issued a Flood Warning for the Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen. This alert is in response to minor flooding that is currently forecast for the region.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions in Mississippi:

• Lowndes County
• Monroe County
• Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists are urged to take the following precautions:

• Turn around, don’t drown: Do not attempt to drive through flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
• Avoidance: Stay away from the river banks and low-lying farmland near the river.
• Monitor Updates: Stay tuned to local weather reports for further statements as conditions evolve.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the Buttahatchie River. As of 9:30 AM CDT on Wednesday, the river stage was measured at 13.0 feet, which is the designated flood stage.

According to the latest forecast, the river will fall below flood stage later this afternoon but is expected to rise again tomorrow afternoon. It is projected to reach a crest of 13.6 feet by Friday morning. For reference, at 14.0 feet, floodwaters begin to cover Air Base Road on the west bank of the river and impact nearby low-lying farmland.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately and remains in place until Saturday morning, March 14, at 7:00 AM CDT. The river is expected to fall below flood stage for the final time early Saturday morning.