Flood Warning issued April 27 at 10:23AM CDT until May 5 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

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

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

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

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

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

Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Washington, East
Carroll, Chicot and Issaquena 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 Sunday the stage was 54.5 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 54.5
feet this afternoon.
– Flood stage is 48.0 feet.

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