Flood Warning Issued for Tombigbee River at Bigbee in Monroe County

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Memphis, TN, has issued a Flood Warning for the Tombigbee River at Bigbee. This alert is classified as a severe event with likely certainty, indicating that minor flooding is forecast for the region.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically affects Monroe County in Mississippi, with the primary impact zone centered on the Tombigbee River at Bigbee.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are advised to “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads. Most flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles. The NWS recommends avoiding flooded areas and monitoring local weather updates for further developments.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the Tombigbee River. As of 9:30 AM CDT on Wednesday, the river stage was recorded at 10.8 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 14.0 feet, reaching a projected crest of 16.0 feet. At higher stages, such as 17.0 feet, water typically flows over portions of Hood Road and causes extensive agricultural flooding.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective from late tonight, March 12, starting at approximately 5:06 AM CDT. The river is expected to reach its crest early tomorrow afternoon and fall below flood stage by late Friday morning. The warning is currently set to expire at 4:00 PM CDT on Friday, March 13.