…The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a Flood
Advisory for the following rivers in Louisiana…Mississippi…
Arkansas…
Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Chicot, Washington,
East Carroll and Issaquena Counties.
Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Madison, Warren,
Claiborne, Jefferson and Tensas Counties.
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE…Mississippi River at Vicksburg.
* WHEN…From this morning to Thursday, March 06.
* IMPACTS…At 36.5 feet, Water begins to affect the Long Lake
Community. The low road to Kings Island becomes
impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 11:00 AM CST Friday the stage was 31.4 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 36.5
feet Thursday, February 27.
– Action stage is 35.0 feet.
– Flood stage is 43.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood