Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 8 at 10:16AM CDT until May 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 8, 2025 - 8:16am
Expires:
May 8, 2025 - 8:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Mississippi...
Mississippi River At Vicksburg affecting Tensas, Claiborne,
Jefferson, Madison and Warren Counties.
Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Concordia, Wilkinson and
Adams Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Natchez.
* WHEN...Until Friday, May 23.
* IMPACTS...At 53.0 feet, Some camps and houses are flooded around
Fort Adams.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 53.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to continue a slow fall.
- Flood stage is 48.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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 this evening at 1030 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Concordia, LA; Adams, MS; Wilkinson, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS