Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 19 at 10:35AM CDT until June 7 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2025 - 8:35am
Expires:
May 19, 2025 - 8:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Mississippi...Arkansas...
Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Tensas, Jefferson,
Madison, Claiborne and Warren Counties.
Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Issaquena, Chicot,
Washington and East Carroll Counties.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Vicksburg.
* WHEN...Until Saturday, June 07.
* IMPACTS...At 41.0 feet, The storm water drain valves are closed at
the flood gates along the Vicksburg Water Front.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 40.9 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
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