Aberdeen, MS –Residents near the Buttahatchie River are being urged to stay alert Sunday as a Flood Warning remains in effect for the Aberdeen area, with minor flooding already impacting low-lying locations and roadways.
According to the National Weather Service office in Memphis, the Buttahatchie River near Aberdeen is forecast to continue rising, with flood conditions expected to persist until Thursday morning. Officials warn that portions of Air Base Road, located along the west bank of the river, are already covered by water.
As of 4:30 p.m. CST Sunday, the river stage was measured at 11.0 feet. Forecasts indicate the river will rise above flood stage later Sunday evening, reaching a projected crest of 15.5 feet early Monday afternoon. Flood stage for this location is 13.0 feet.
At these levels, low-lying farmland is flooded, and water may continue to encroach on nearby access roads. While no evacuations have been ordered, drivers are strongly advised to avoid flooded roadways.
The National Weather Service emphasized its standard safety guidance: “Turn around, don’t drown.” Officials note that the majority of flood-related deaths occur in vehicles when motorists attempt to cross water-covered roads.
After cresting Monday, the river is expected to gradually fall below flood stage by early Thursday morning, assuming no additional heavy rainfall occurs in the region.
Residents in Monroe County, the greater Aberdeen area, and nearby portions of northeastern Mississippi are encouraged to monitor updates and be prepared for changing conditions.
Additional safety and flood preparedness information is available at weather.gov/memphis and weather.gov/safety/flood.
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