Flood Advisory issued May 16 at 10:10AM CDT until June 2 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS

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

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

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

* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE…Mississippi River at Vicksburg.

* WHEN…Until Monday, June 02.

* IMPACTS…At 42.0 feet, Bunge Grain facility near St. Joseph
Louisiana ceases loading operations. Chickasaw Road is going under
water just west of the Chickasaw Community.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 41.8 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to continue a slow fall.
– Action stage is 35.0 feet.
– Flood stage is 43.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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