Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 27 at 8:43PM CDT until May 6 at 11:30PM 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 at Vicksburg.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday, May 06.
* IMPACTS...At 49.5 feet, In Vicksburg, the west side of Thompson
Lake Road up to the railroad is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 49.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 49.5
feet tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 43 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:
Madison, LA; Tensas, LA; Claiborne, MS; Jefferson, MS; Warren, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS