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Jackson Tennessee Police Department
Wednesday April 2nd, 2025 :: 12:29 p.m. CDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 04:36AM Saturday

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Tennessee... South Fork of the Forked Deer at Jackson ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Tennessee... South Fork of the Forked Deer near Halls For the South Fork Forked Deer River...including Jackson, Halls... Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...South Fork of the Forked Deer at Jackson.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning to early Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 35.0 feet, The east bank of the South Fork of the Forked Deer River overflows, flooding low-lying areas of the University of Tennessee Agriculture Experiment Station.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 25.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 35.5 feet early Friday morning. Pay close attention to subsequent forecasts as multiple days of rain will impact the crest and duration of the flooding. The river will likely remain elevated through at least the weekend. - Flood stage is 34.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: MADISON, TN

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis. The next statement will be issued as needed.

Address/Location
Jackson Tennessee Police Department
234 Institute St
Jackson, TN 38301

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 731-425-8400

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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