Flood Warning issued April 29 at 10:48AM CDT until May 7 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

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

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

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

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

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

Mississippi River Near Arkansas City affecting Bolivar, Chicot,
Desha 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 49.0 feet, The river reaches Hall Road at Cedars Road
and the edge of Cedars School Circle on the west side in Vicksburg.
Vicksburg Floodwall gate at China Street is closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 49.2 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to continue a slow fall.
– Flood stage is 43.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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