Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 19 at 6:40PM CDT until July 19 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 4:40pm
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of North Mississippi, including the following
counties, Itawamba, Lee and Prentiss.
* WHEN...Until 945 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 640 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Baldwyn, Sandy Springs, Fairview, Wheeler, Marietta,
Kirkville, Thrasher and Hobo Station.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Itawamba, MS; Lee, MS; Prentiss, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: