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Greenwood/Leflore Emergency Management, MS
Thursday February 13th, 2025 :: 06:42 a.m. CST

Alert

Flood Warning until 06:51AM Saturday

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Yalobusha At Whaley affecting Carroll and Leflore Counties.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Yalobusha at Whaley.

* WHEN...Until Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Lowland flooding is occurring near the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 AM CST Thursday the stage was 21.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.5 feet this evening. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.0 feet on 11/23/1977. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: CARROLL, MS ... LEFLORE, MS

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 this evening at 645 PM CST.

Address/Location
Greenwood/Leflore Emergency Management, MS
306 W Market St
Greenwood, MS 38930

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 662-453-1428

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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