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Jackson Tennessee Police Department
Thursday April 3rd, 2025 :: 12:21 p.m. CDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 01:00AM Tuesday

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

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

* WHEN...Until early Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 37.0 feet, Riverside Drive between Jackson and Bemis is closed.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 33.8 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this evening to 34.3 feet tomorrow morning and will eventually rise to 37.0 feet early Sunday afternoon. Pay close attention to subsequent forecasts as multiple days of rain will impact the crest and duration of the flooding. - 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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