…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana…Mississippi…Arkansas…
Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Warren, Claiborne,
Jefferson, Madison and Tensas Counties.
Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Wilkinson, Concordia and
Adams Counties.
Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Chicot, East Carroll,
Issaquena and Washington Counties.
Mississippi River Near Arkansas City affecting Bolivar, Chicot,
Desha and Washington Counties.
* WHAT…Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE…Mississippi River at Vicksburg.
* WHEN…Until Tuesday, May 06.
* IMPACTS…At 49.0 feet, The river reaches Hall Road at Cedars Road
and the edge of Cedars School Circle on the west side in Vicksburg.
Vicksburg Floodwall gate at China Street is closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 1:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 48.0 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 49.0
feet Monday morning.
– Flood stage is 43.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood