Flood Warning issued April 25 at 10:27AM CDT until May 11 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

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

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

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

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

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

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

* WHERE…Mississippi River at Natchez.

* WHEN…Until Sunday, May 11.

* 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 Friday the stage was 55.1 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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