Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Memphis, TN

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Memphis TN
950 AM CDT Fri May 24 2024

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Chester TN-Hardeman TN-Madison TN-
950 AM CDT Fri May 24 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
  rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of West Tennessee, including the following
  counties, Chester, Hardeman and Madison.

* WHEN...Until 100 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is
  occurring or is imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 950 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
    flooding. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Jackson, Henderson, Chickasaw State Park, Chickasaw State
    Forest, Bemis, Mifflin, Jacks Creek, Mercer, Cloverport,
    Toone, Enville, Medon, Parkburg, Madison Hall, Pinson,
    Malesus, Deanburg, Maple Grove, Five Points and East Union.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3555 8900 3559 8894 3571 8870 3561 8861
      3559 8861 3559 8860 3538 8842 3538 8846
      3538 8847 3537 8847 3537 8850 3537 8851
      3539 8851 3538 8857 3536 8864 3536 8903
      3561 8907


$$

MJ