…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana…Mississippi…Arkansas…
Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Warren, Tensas,
Claiborne, Madison and Jefferson Counties.
Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Adams, Concordia and
Wilkinson Counties.
Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting East Carroll, Chicot,
Washington and Issaquena Counties.
Mississippi River Near Arkansas City affecting Chicot, Desha,
Washington and Bolivar Counties.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE…Mississippi River at Vicksburg.
* WHEN…Until 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 3:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 44.7 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
