…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana…Mississippi…Arkansas…
Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Warren, Madison, Tensas,
Claiborne and Jefferson Counties.
Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Adams, Wilkinson and
Concordia Counties.
Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Washington, Issaquena,
East Carroll and Chicot Counties.
Mississippi River Near Arkansas City affecting Washington, Desha,
Bolivar and Chicot Counties.
* WHAT…Moderate flooding is occurring and minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE…Mississippi River near Arkansas City.
* WHEN…Until late Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS…At 40.0 feet, The low silt plain in front of Arkansas
City and Huntington Point, Mississippi is underwater. Several
river access roads are also impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 40 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to continue a slow fall.
– Flood stage is 37 feet.