Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 4 at 8:17PM CDT until May 5 at 1:20PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 4, 2025 - 6:17pm
Expires:
May 5, 2025 - 6:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Louisiana...Arkansas...
Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Madison, Tensas,
Claiborne, Jefferson and Warren Counties.
Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Concordia, Wilkinson and
Adams Counties.
Mississippi River Near Greenville affecting Issaquena, Washington,
Chicot and East Carroll Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Mississippi River near Greenville.
* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 48.0 feet, Water begins to cover the dirt road
leading to the Farmers Grain terminal facility which is north of
the Greenville bridge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 48.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 25.4 feet Sunday,
June 01.
- Flood stage is 48.0 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 Monday morning at 830 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Chicot, AR; East Carroll, LA; Issaquena, MS; Washington, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS