Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 28 at 8:44PM CDT until May 5 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 28, 2025 - 6:44pm
Expires:
April 29, 2025 - 6:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Louisiana...Arkansas...
Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Madison, Tensas,
Claiborne, Jefferson and Warren Counties.
Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Concordia, Wilkinson and
Adams Counties.
Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Issaquena, East
Carroll, Washington and Chicot Counties.
Mississippi River Near Arkansas City affecting Bolivar,
Washington, Chicot and Desha Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River near Greenville.
* WHEN...Until Monday, May 05.
* IMPACTS...At 55.0 feet, Practically all areas between levees are
flooded. Approximately 50 buildings have water inside them. Water
enters Farmers Grain terminal building north of the Greenville
bridge. Electric power is turned off to north and south Lake
Ferguson Road and Hillman-Logan Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 54.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to continue a slow fall.
- Flood stage is 48 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 Tuesday morning at 845 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Chicot, AR; East Carroll, LA; Issaquena, MS; Washington, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS