…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi…Louisiana…Arkansas…
Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Warren, Claiborne,
Madison, Tensas and Jefferson Counties.
Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Wilkinson, Adams and
Concordia Counties.
Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Chicot, Washington,
Issaquena and East Carroll Counties.
Mississippi River Near Arkansas City affecting Chicot, Desha,
Bolivar and Washington Counties.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE…Mississippi River near Greenville.
* WHEN…Until Tuesday, April 29.
* IMPACTS…At 55.0 feet, Practically all areas between the levees
are flooded. Approximately 50 buildings have water inside them.
Water enters Farmers Grain terminal building north of the
Greenville bridge. Electric power is turned off to north and south
Lake Ferguson Road and Hillman-Logan Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 1:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 50.2 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 53.5
feet Tuesday, April 22.
– Flood stage is 48.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood