…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi…Louisiana…Arkansas…
Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Warren, Tensas, Madison,
Claiborne and Jefferson Counties.
Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Concordia, Wilkinson and
Adams Counties.
Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting East Carroll,
Washington, Issaquena and Chicot Counties.
Mississippi River Near Arkansas City affecting Bolivar,
Washington, Desha and Chicot Counties.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE…Mississippi River near Greenville.
* WHEN…Until Thursday, May 01.
* IMPACTS…At 55.0 feet, Practically all areas between 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 Thursday the stage was 51.8 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 53.5
feet Monday evening.
– Flood stage is 48.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood