Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 9:47PM CDT until May 6 at 8:12PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 24, 2025 - 7:47pm
Expires:
April 25, 2025 - 8:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Louisiana...Arkansas...
Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Warren, Jefferson,
Tensas, Madison and Claiborne Counties.
Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Adams, Concordia and
Wilkinson Counties.
Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Chicot, East Carroll,
Washington and Issaquena Counties.
Mississippi River Near Arkansas City affecting Desha, Chicot,
Washington and Bolivar Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Vicksburg.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday, May 06.
* IMPACTS...At 49.5 feet, In Vicksburg, the west side of Thompson
Lake Road up to the railroad is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 48.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 49.5
feet Monday morning.
- Flood stage is 43.0 feet.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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 Friday morning at 1000 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Madison, LA; Tensas, LA; Claiborne, MS; Jefferson, MS; Warren, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS