Flood Advisory for Crittenden, AR; Cross, AR; Mississippi, AR +7 more
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: Portions of East Arkansas, including the following counties, Crittenden, Cross, Mississippi, Poinsett and St. Francis and West...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE
Portions of East Arkansas, including the following counties, Crittenden, Cross, Mississippi, Poinsett and St. Francis and West Tennessee, including the following counties, Fayette, Haywood, Lauderdale, Shelby and Tipton.
WHEN
Until 1215 PM CDT.
IMPACTS
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 903 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen with additional rainfall expected. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bartlett, Southaven, Collierville, Germantown, Olive Branch, West Memphis, Forrest City, Marion, Brownsville, Millington, Covington, Wynne, Osceola, Earle, Luxora, Parkin, Wilson, Madison, Tyronza and Meeman Shelby Forest State Park. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.