Flood Advisory for Chester, TN; Decatur, TN; Hardin, TN +1 more
What: Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: A portion of West Tennessee, including the following counties, Chester, Decatur, Hardin and Henderson....
Official alert brief
WHAT
Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE
A portion of West Tennessee, including the following counties, Chester, Decatur, Hardin and Henderson.
WHEN
Until 745 PM CDT.
IMPACTS
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 436 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 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... Lexington, Natchez Trace State Forest, Natchez Trace State Park, Parsons, Decaturville, Sardis, Reagan, Darden, Wildersville, Parkers Crossroads, Bargerton, Jacks Creek, Montgomery, Scotts Hill, Saltillo, Warrens Bluff, Rock Hill, Shady Hill, Chesterfield and Hinson Springs. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.