Flood Warning issued April 24 at 10:55AM CDT until May 9 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

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

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

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

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

Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Issaquena, Washington,
East Carroll and Chicot Counties.

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

* WHAT…Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE…Mississippi River at Natchez.

* WHEN…Until Friday, May 09.

* IMPACTS…At 56.0 feet, Bourke Road which is south of Natchez is
underwater. Residents will have to boat into their homes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 10:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 54.8 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 56.0
feet Tuesday morning.
– Flood stage is 48.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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