Headline:
Flood Advisory issued December 17 at 8:31PM CST until December 17 at 11:30PM CST by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 17, 2024 - 6:31pm
Expires:
December 17, 2024 - 9:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of West Tennessee, including the following
counties, Obion and Weakley.
* WHEN...Until 1130 PM CST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 831 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. This is in addition to the over 2 inches of rain
which fell in this area yesterday.
- 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...
Union City, South Fulton, Troy, Woodland Mills, Rives, Gibbs,
Shaffner, Terrell, McCutchen Heights, McConnell, Old Fremont,
Crystal, Fremont and Ruthville.
- 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:
Obion, TN; Weakley, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN