Full Notification

FFWMEG The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Benton County in Tennessee... Carroll County in Tennessee... Crockett County in Tennessee... Decatur County in Tennessee... Dyer County in Tennessee... Gibson County in Tennessee... Henderson County in Tennessee... Henry County in Tennessee... Lake County in Tennessee... Madison County in Tennessee... Obion County in Tennessee... Weakley County in Tennessee...

* Until 300 AM CDT.

* At 933 PM CDT, Runoff from thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall will continue to result in flash flooding across much of northwest Tennessee. Between 2 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up 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...Emergency management reported. 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... Jackson, Dyersburg, Martin, Union City, Paris, Humboldt, Milan, Lexington, McKenzie, Trenton, Huntingdon, Natchez Trace State Park, Natchez Trace State Forest, Paris Landing State Park, Reelfoot Lake State Park, Fairview, Tiptonville, Newbern, Dresden and Alamo.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BENTON, TN ... CARROLL, TN ... CROCKETT, TN ... DECATUR, TN ... DYER, TN ... GIBSON, TN ... HENDERSON, TN ... HENRY, TN ... LAKE, TN ... MADISON, TN ... OBION, TN ... WEAKLEY, TN

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.