Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 17 at 10:39AM CDT until June 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2025 - 8:39am
Expires:
May 17, 2025 - 8:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Mississippi...Arkansas...
Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Madison, Jefferson,
Warren, Claiborne and Tensas Counties.
Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting East Carroll, Chicot,
Washington and Issaquena Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Vicksburg.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday, June 03.
* IMPACTS...At 41.5 feet, Water reaches the slab of the first
structure in the Chickasaw Bayou Subdivision.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 41.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 41.7
feet this afternoon.
- Action stage is 35.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 43.0 feet.
Instruction:
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an
alternative route.
Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1045 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Madison, LA; Tensas, LA; Claiborne, MS; Jefferson, MS; Warren, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS