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Weakley County Emergency Management
Wednesday July 19th, 2023 :: 11:51 a.m. CDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 03:00PM

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Henry County in Tennessee... Northeastern Weakley County in Tennessee...

* Until 300 PM CDT.

* At 1150 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches 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... Martin, Paris, Dresden, Cottage Grove, Palmersville, Latham, Puryear, Jones Mill, Como, Ore Springs, Matheny Grove, Osage, Brundige, Mill Creek, Whitlock, Foundry Hill, Pisgah, Crossland, Porter Court and Hyndsver.

* AFFECTED AREAS: HENRY, TN ... WEAKLEY, TN

Instructions:

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. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Address/Location
Weakley County Emergency Management
Old 22
Weakley County, TN 38225

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 731-364-5454

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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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