…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana…Mississippi…Arkansas…
Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Warren, Madison,
Claiborne, Jefferson and Tensas Counties.
Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Concordia, Adams and
Wilkinson Counties.
Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Washington, Chicot,
East Carroll and Issaquena Counties.
Mississippi River Near Arkansas City affecting Desha, Bolivar,
Chicot and Washington Counties.
* WHAT…Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE…Mississippi River at Vicksburg.
* WHEN…Until Monday, May 05.
* 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 Sunday the stage was 47.1 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 48.5
feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage
Sunday, May 04.
– Flood stage is 43.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood