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Greenwood/Leflore Emergency Management, MS
Monday April 7th, 2025 :: 10:29 a.m. CDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 10:37PM Wednesday

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Mississippi... Big Sunflower River At Sunflower affecting Sunflower County. ...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 late Wednesday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 21.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - 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. 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. Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan The next statement will be issued this evening at 1030 PM 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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