Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 29 at 10:48AM CDT until May 5 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 29, 2025 - 8:48am
Expires:
April 29, 2025 - 9:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Louisiana...
Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Warren, Claiborne,
Madison, Jefferson and Tensas Counties.
Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Wilkinson, Concordia and
Adams Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas...Mississippi...Louisiana...
Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting East Carroll, Chicot,
Issaquena and Washington Counties.
Mississippi River Near Arkansas City affecting Bolivar, Chicot,
Desha and Washington Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River near Greenville.
* WHEN...Until late Monday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 53.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to continue a slow fall.
- Flood stage is 48.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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 this evening at 1100 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Chicot, AR; East Carroll, LA; Issaquena, MS; Washington, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS