Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:25PM CDT until May 11 at 4:00AM 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 at Natchez.
* WHEN...Until Sunday, May 11.
* IMPACTS...At 56.0 feet, Bourke Road which is south of Natchez is
underwater. Residents will have to boat into their homes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 55.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 56.0
feet Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 48.0 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:
Concordia, LA; Adams, MS; Wilkinson, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS