Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 15 at 7:26PM CDT until May 26 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 15, 2025 - 5:26pm
Expires:
May 16, 2025 - 5:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Mississippi...Louisiana...
Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Wilkinson, Adams and
Concordia Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Natchez.
* WHEN...Until Monday, May 26th.
* IMPACTS...At 51 feet, water is covering the roads in old downtown
area of Fort Adams.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 50.2 feet and nearly
steady.
- Forecast...The river will fall slowly and is expected to fall
below flood stage Sunday, May 25th.
- 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 Friday morning at 730 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Concordia, LA; Adams, MS; Wilkinson, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS