…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas…Louisiana…Mississippi…
Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting East Carroll,
Issaquena, Washington and Chicot Counties.
Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Jefferson, Claiborne,
Madison, Warren and Tensas Counties.
Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Concordia, Wilkinson and
Adams Counties.
…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Arkansas…Mississippi…
Mississippi River Near Arkansas City affecting Desha, Washington,
Bolivar and Chicot Counties.
* WHAT…Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Mississippi River at Vicksburg.
* WHEN…From Friday evening to Tuesday, April 29.
* IMPACTS…At 48.0 feet, Culverts in South Vicksburg west of
Highway 61 South are full. Low lying businesses near the railroad
begin to take on water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 2:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 34.9 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late Friday evening and to a crest of 48.0 feet Saturday,
April 19.
– Flood stage is 43.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood