Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 28 at 8:44PM CDT until May 3 at 10:00PM 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 Arkansas City.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday evening.
* 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 Monday the stage was 42 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to continue a slow fall.
- Flood stage is 37 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; Desha, AR; Bolivar, MS; Washington, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS