…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Arkansas…Mississippi…
Mississippi River Near Arkansas City affecting Washington, Chicot,
Bolivar and Desha Counties.
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana…Mississippi…Arkansas…
Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Wilkinson, Adams and
Concordia Counties.
Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Washington, Chicot,
Issaquena and East Carroll Counties.
Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Warren, Jefferson,
Claiborne, Madison and Tensas Counties.
* WHAT…Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Mississippi River at Vicksburg.
* WHEN…From this 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 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 42.4 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this evening to a crest of 47.5 feet Sunday, April 20.
– Flood stage is 43.0 feet.