Several areas across the Mid-South have received over 4 inches of rainfall over the past 7 days, with multiple areas reporting flooding of streams and roadways. Additional rounds of heavy rainfall are anticipated now through Monday morning, with a potential lull in activity on Saturday. Heavy rains will further aggravate rivers and streams, causing rises to and above bankfull.
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WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
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WHERE: Portions of East Arkansas, including the following areas, Clay, Craighead, Crittenden, Cross, Greene, Mississippi, Poinsett and St. Francis, Southeast Missouri, including the following areas, Dunklin and Pemiscot, and West Tennessee, including the following areas, Benton TN, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Henry, Lake, Lauderdale, Madison, McNairy, Obion, Shelby, Tipton and Weakley.
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WHEN: Through Monday morning.
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IMPACTS: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Several areas across the Mid-South have received over 4 inches of rainfall over the past 7 days, with multiple areas reporting flooding of streams and roadways. Additional rounds of heavy rainfall are anticipated now through Monday morning, with a potential lull in activity on Saturday. Heavy rains will further aggravate rivers and streams, causing rises to and above bankfull. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, including the following areas, Clay, Craighead, Crittenden, Cross, Greene, Mississippi, Poinsett and St. Francis, Southeast Missouri, including the following areas, Dunklin and Pemiscot, and West Tennessee, including the following areas, Benton TN, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Henry, Lake, Lauderdale, Madison, McNairy, Obion, Shelby, Tipton and Weakley. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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