…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 at Vicksburg.
* WHEN…Until Wednesday, April 30.
* 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 1:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 44.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 48.0
feet Wednesday, April 23.
– Flood stage is 43.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood