Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:25PM CDT until May 3 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 25, 2025 - 6:25pm
Expires:
April 26, 2025 - 6:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Mississippi...Arkansas...
Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Warren, Madison, Tensas,
Claiborne and Jefferson Counties.
Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Adams, Concordia and
Wilkinson Counties.
Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Chicot, Issaquena,
East Carroll and Washington Counties.
Mississippi River Near Arkansas City affecting Chicot, Bolivar,
Washington and Desha Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River near Arkansas City.
* WHEN...Until Saturday, May 03.
* IMPACTS...At 42.0 feet, Water approaches the first structure at
the Donaldson Point Hunting Club in Bolivar County.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 42.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 42.5
feet tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 37.0 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 Saturday morning at 830 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Chicot, AR; Desha, AR; Bolivar, MS; Washington, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS