Headline:
Flood Advisory issued December 17 at 7:42PM CST until December 17 at 10:45PM CST by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 17, 2024 - 5:42pm
Expires:
December 17, 2024 - 8:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of Southeast Missouri, including the following
county, Pemiscot and West Tennessee, including the following
counties, Lake and Obion.
* WHEN...Until 1045 PM CST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 742 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Caruthersville, Hayti, Reelfoot Lake State Park, Tiptonville,
Ridgely, Hayti Heights, Wardell, Cottonwood Grove, Bolton,
Clayton, Hornbeak, Samburg, Pascola, Mooring, Haynes,
Wynnburg, Madie, Sunkist Beach, Keefe and Hathaway.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Pemiscot, MO; Lake, TN; Obion, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN