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Tunica County MS Emergency Management
Tuesday January 3rd, 2023 :: 03:25 a.m. CST

Alert

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

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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

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