Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 27 at 8:43PM CDT until May 3 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 27, 2025 - 6:43pm
Expires:
April 28, 2025 - 6:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Mississippi...Arkansas...
Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Tensas, Madison,
Jefferson, Warren and Claiborne Counties.
Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Concordia, Adams and
Wilkinson Counties.
Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Issaquena, East
Carroll, Chicot and Washington Counties.
Mississippi River Near Arkansas City affecting Washington,
Bolivar, Chicot and Desha Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River near Arkansas City.
* WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon.
* 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 Sunday the stage was 42 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Friday evening and continue falling to 15.4 feet Sunday,
May 25.
- 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.
The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 845 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Chicot, AR; Desha, AR; Bolivar, MS; Washington, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS