Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 17 at 10:38AM CDT until May 24 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2025 - 8:38am
Expires:
May 17, 2025 - 8:45pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Mississippi...
Mississippi River At Natchez affecting Concordia, Wilkinson and
Adams Counties.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Natchez.
* WHEN...Until Saturday, May 24.
* IMPACTS...At 51.0 feet, Water is covering the roads in old
downtown area of Fort Adams.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 49.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 49.9
feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
Friday evening.
- 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 this evening at 1045 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Concordia, LA; Adams, MS; Wilkinson, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS