Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 21 at 8:28PM CDT until May 24 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 21, 2025 - 6:28pm
Expires:
May 22, 2025 - 6:30am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended 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 early Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 48.0 feet, Carthage Point Road becomes impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 48.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 48.5
feet just after midnight tonight.
- 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 Thursday morning at 830 AM CDT.
Area Description:
Concordia, LA; Adams, MS; Wilkinson, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson MS