Flood Warning issued April 7 at 1:01PM CDT until April 28 at 9:34AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi…Louisiana…Arkansas…

Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Chicot, East Carroll,
Washington and Issaquena Counties.

Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Jefferson, Madison,
Claiborne, Tensas and Warren Counties.

Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Adams, Concordia and
Wilkinson Counties.

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi…Arkansas…

Mississippi River Near Arkansas City affecting Chicot, Bolivar,
Washington and Desha Counties.

* WHAT…Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Mississippi River near Greenville.

* WHEN…From Thursday evening to Monday, April 28.

* IMPACTS…At 51.5 feet, Greenville boat store is inoperable for
towboat supplies.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 38.1 feet.
– Forecast…The river will rise above flood stage late
Thursday evening and to 53.1 feet Saturday, April 19.
– Flood stage is 48.0 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of
53.1 feet on 06/09/1995.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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