…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana…Mississippi…Arkansas…
Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Madison, Tensas,
Jefferson, Claiborne and Warren Counties.
Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Adams, Concordia and
Wilkinson Counties.
Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Washington, East
Carroll, Issaquena 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 near Greenville.
* WHEN…Until Monday, May 05.
* IMPACTS…At 55.0 feet, Practically all areas between the levees
are flooded. Approximately 50 buildings have water inside them.
Water enters Farmers Grain terminal building north of the
Greenville bridge. Electric power is turned off to north and south
Lake Ferguson Road and Hillman-Logan Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 10:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 54.7 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 54.8
feet just after midnight tonight.
– Flood stage is 48.0 feet.