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National Weather Service Hydrologic Outlook/Sunday April 7th 2024
...Periods of heavy rain likely this week across the Mid-South...

A large storm system over the Southwest U.S. will pivot slowly into the lower Mississippi Valley through Thursday. Deep moisture and lift will persist over the Mid-South ahead of this system resulting in several rounds of showers and thunderstorms with heavy rainfall.

Moderate to heavy rainfall will begin to impact the Mid-South Monday night and continue through Thursday. As multiple waves of rain cross the region through the week, rainfall totals of 4 to 7 inches with locally higher amounts are possible.

Heavy rainfall this week will saturate soils and likely result in localized flooding of low lying and poor drainage locations. If rainfall becomes especially heavy or pockets of heavy rain move across the same areas repeatedly, flash flooding could occur. As rainfall totals increase through the week, the risk for river flooding will increase as well.

Areas impacted by heavy rainfall could vary through the week, and the exact timing and amounts are not certain. However, with the expectation of several inches of rainfall, there will be a risk for flooding area wide. Please monitor updated forecasts and be alert for any flood watches or warnings that may be issued, especially if you live in an area susceptible to flooding.

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