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Greenwood/Leflore Emergency Management, MS
Sunday April 6th, 2025 :: 12:15 p.m. CDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 12:15AM Monday

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... Yalobusha At Whaley affecting Carroll and Leflore Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Big Sunflower River At Sunflower affecting Sunflower County.

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

* WHERE...Yalobusha at Whaley.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Minor flooding of lowland and agricultural land is occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 21.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 22.0 feet this evening and a crest of 23.0 feet Tuesday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

Instructions:

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. 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 late tonight at 1215 AM CDT.

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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