Flood Warning issued April 7 at 9:13PM CDT until April 26 at 5:48PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

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

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

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

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

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

* WHAT…Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Mississippi River near Arkansas City.

* WHEN…From late Thursday night to Saturday, April 26.

* IMPACTS…At 41.0 feet, River cuts off access to the Oakley Grain
at Yellow Bend.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 8:00 PM CDT Monday the stage was 28.5 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Friday morning to a crest of 41.5 feet Friday, April
18. It will then fall below flood stage Friday, April 25.
– Flood stage is 37.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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