Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 8:13PM CDT until May 10 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 26, 2025 - 6:13pm
Expires:
April 27, 2025 - 6:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Mississippi...Arkansas...
Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Jefferson, Tensas,
Madison, Claiborne and Warren Counties.
Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Adams, Wilkinson and
Concordia Counties.
Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Washington, Issaquena,
East Carroll and Chicot Counties.
Mississippi River Near Arkansas City affecting Bolivar, Desha,
Washington and Chicot Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Natchez.
* WHEN...Until Saturday, May 10.
* 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 7:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 55.5 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 Sunday morning at 815 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Concordia, LA; Adams, MS; Wilkinson, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS