Flood Warning issued April 19 at 12:14PM CDT until May 3 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

…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 at Vicksburg.

* WHEN…Until Saturday, May 03.

* 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 Saturday the stage was 46.6 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 48.0
feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood
stage Friday, May 02.
– Flood stage is 43.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood