Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 10:43AM CDT until May 3 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 26, 2025 - 8:43am
Expires:
April 26, 2025 - 8:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Mississippi...Arkansas...
Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Madison, Tensas,
Jefferson, Claiborne and Warren Counties.
Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Adams, Concordia and
Wilkinson Counties.
Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Washington, East
Carroll, Issaquena and Chicot Counties.
Mississippi River Near Arkansas City affecting Desha, Washington,
Bolivar and Chicot 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 10:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 42.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to begin a slow fall Sunday.
- 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 this evening at 1045 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Chicot, AR; Desha, AR; Bolivar, MS; Washington, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS