…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi…Louisiana…Arkansas…
Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Madison, Warren, Tensas,
Jefferson and Claiborne Counties.
Mississippi River Near Arkansas City affecting Bolivar,
Washington, Chicot and Desha Counties.
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi…Louisiana…Arkansas…
Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Wilkinson, Adams and
Concordia Counties.
Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting East Carroll,
Washington, Issaquena and Chicot Counties.
* WHAT…Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE…Mississippi River at Vicksburg.
* WHEN…Until Thursday, May 01.
* 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 11:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 46.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 48.0
feet early Wednesday morning.
– Flood stage is 43.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood