…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi…Louisiana…Arkansas…
Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Claiborne, Madison,
Warren, Tensas and Jefferson Counties.
Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Adams, Concordia and
Wilkinson Counties.
Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Washington, East
Carroll, Chicot and Issaquena Counties.
Mississippi River Near Arkansas City affecting Bolivar, Chicot,
Washington and Desha Counties.
* WHAT…Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE…Mississippi River near Arkansas City.
* WHEN…Until Thursday, May 01.
* IMPACTS…At 41.0 feet, River cuts off access to the Oakley Grain
at Yellow Bend.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 11:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 40.9 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 41.5
feet Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
Wednesday, April 30.
– Flood stage is 37.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood