Flood Warning issued April 17 at 2:04PM CDT until May 3 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

…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…Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE…Mississippi River at Natchez.

* WHEN…Until Saturday, May 03.

* IMPACTS…At 55.0 feet, Pond Road in Fort Adams is flooded.
Numerous homes are under water in the township.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 1:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 51.2 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 54.5
feet Thursday, April 24.
– Flood stage is 48.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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