Headline:
Flood Advisory issued December 27 at 12:21AM CST until December 27 at 3:30AM CST by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 26, 2024 - 10:21pm
Expires:
December 27, 2024 - 1:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The Memphis metropolitan area, including Shelby County,
TN, Crittenden County, AR, and DeSoto County, MS.
* WHEN...Until 330 AM CST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1217 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 0.5 and 1.5 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...
Bartlett, Southaven, Collierville, Germantown, Olive Branch,
West Memphis, Horn Lake, Marion, Millington, Cordova, T O
Fuller State Park, Meeman Shelby Forest State Park, Memphis,
Lakeland, Arlington, Sunset, Midtown Memphis, Frayser,
Southeast Memphis and Downtown Memphis.
- 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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Crittenden, AR; DeSoto, MS; Shelby, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN