…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 Vicksburg.
* WHEN…Until Wednesday, May 07.
* IMPACTS…At 49.5 feet, In Vicksburg, the west side of Thompson
Lake Road up to the railroad is inundated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 10:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 48.9 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