Flood Warning

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Mississippi...

Big Black River Near Bentonia affecting Madison and Yazoo Counties.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Black River near Bentonia.

* WHEN...Until Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Extensive flooding of agricultural land is occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 25.2 feet. - Forecast...The river was cresting and expected to begin a slow fall. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 25.2 feet on 02/04/2006. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood