Flood Warning issued April 23 at 11:37AM CDT until May 6 at 9:24PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana…Mississippi…Arkansas…

Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Jefferson, Madison,
Warren, Claiborne and Tensas Counties.

Mississippi River Near Arkansas City affecting Chicot, Desha,
Bolivar and Washington Counties.

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana…Mississippi…Arkansas…

Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Concordia, Adams and
Wilkinson Counties.

Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Chicot, East Carroll,
Issaquena 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 49.5 feet, In Vicksburg, the west side of Thompson
Lake Road up to the railroad is inundated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 11:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 48.3 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 49.5
feet Monday morning.
– Flood stage is 43.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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