Headline:
Flood Warning issued December 28 at 9:32PM CST until December 30 at 2:00AM CST by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 28, 2024 - 7:32pm
Expires:
December 30, 2024 - 12:00am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Memphis TN has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Mississippi...
Coldwater River near Sarah
For the Coldwater River...including Sarah, Marks...Minor flooding is
forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Coldwater River near Sarah.
* WHEN...From this evening to early Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Extensive flooding is occurring near Marks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:00 PM CST Saturday the stage was 19.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 PM CST Saturday was 19.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.0
feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis.
The next statement will be issued as needed.
Area Description:
Tate, MS; Tunica, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN