Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 2 at 9:05PM CDT until May 10 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 2, 2025 - 7:05pm
Expires:
May 3, 2025 - 7:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Arkansas...
Mississippi River Near Arkansas City affecting Bolivar,
Washington, Desha and Chicot Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Louisiana...Arkansas...
Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Madison, Claiborne,
Jefferson, Tensas and Warren Counties.
Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Adams, Wilkinson and
Concordia Counties.
Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting East Carroll,
Washington, Issaquena and Chicot Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Natchez.
* WHEN...Until Saturday, May 10.
* IMPACTS...At 55.0 feet, Pond Road in Fort Adams is flooded. Eight
to eleven homes are under water in the township.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Friday the stage was 55.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Friday, May 09 and continue falling to 30.1 feet Friday, May
30.
- Flood stage is 48 feet.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan
The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 915 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Concordia, LA; Adams, MS; Wilkinson, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS