Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Memphis, TN
Issued by NWS Memphis, TN
243 WGUS84 KMEG 020307 FLSMEG Flood Advisory National Weather Service Memphis TN 1007 PM CDT Sat Jun 1 2024 MSC057-081-020615- /O.NEW.KMEG.FA.Y.0051.240602T0307Z-240602T0615Z/ /00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Itawamba MS-Lee MS- 1007 PM CDT Sat Jun 1 2024 ...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 AM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of North Mississippi, including the following counties, Itawamba and Lee. * WHEN...Until 115 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1007 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 2 and 3 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... Fulton, Mantachie, Dorsey, Ballardsville, Eggville, Mooreville, Abney, Unity and Richmond. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && LAT...LON 3433 8866 3442 8857 3446 8839 3419 8836 3416 8858 $$ Sirmon