Flash Flood Warning until 05:30AM
The National Weather Service in Memphis has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Crittenden County in eastern Arkansas... Lee County in eastern Arkansas... Northern Phillips County in eastern Arkansas... Eastern St. Francis County in eastern Arkansas... Northwestern Tunica County in northwestern Mississippi...
* Until 530 AM CST.
* At 324 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Forrest City, Marianna, Hughes, Marvell, Madison, Palestine, St Francis National Park, Helena-West Helena, Memphis, Horseshoe Lake, Lexa, Widener, Moro, Rondo, Aubrey, Anthonyville, Haynes, Brickeys, New Home and New Salem.
* AFFECTED AREAS: CRITTENDEN, AR ... LEE, AR ... PHILLIPS, AR ... ST. FRANCIS, AR ... TUNICA, MS
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
Tunica County MS Emergency Management
3092 US-61 S
Tunica, MS 38676
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 662-363-4012
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP TUNICACO followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flash Flood Warning