Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 11 at 9:34PM CDT until May 27 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 11, 2025 - 7:34pm
Expires:
May 12, 2025 - 7:45am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Mississippi...
Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Wilkinson, Adams 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 feet, Water is covering the roads in old downtown
area of Fort Adams.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 51.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 51.2
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage Monday, May 26.
- 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.
The next statement will be issued Monday morning at 945 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Concordia, LA; Adams, MS; Wilkinson, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS