Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 11 at 11:13AM CDT until May 27 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 11, 2025 - 9:13am
Expires:
May 11, 2025 - 9:15pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Louisiana...
Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Adams, Wilkinson and
Concordia Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Natchez.
* WHEN...Until Tuesday, May 27.
* IMPACTS...At 51.0 feet, Water is covering the roads in old
downtown area of Fort Adams.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 51.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Monday, May 26 and continue falling.
- Flood stage is 48.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
51.4 feet on 04/14/1912.
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.water.noaa.gov/wfo/jan
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1115 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Concordia, LA; Adams, MS; Wilkinson, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS