Flash Flood Warning 27, NWS Memphis, TN

Issued

Mar 27, 2021, 10:49 PM CDT (03:49 UTC)

Expired

Mar 28, 2021, 1:42 AM CDT

In force

3 hr

Issued by

NWS Memphis, TN

Area

Storm-based polygon

Flood severity

None

Counties DeSoto County, MS, Tate County, MS, Tunica County, MS, Shelby County, TN

The Memphis radar (KNQA), 64 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:48 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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475 
WGUS54 KMEG 280349
FFWMEG
MSC033-137-143-TNC157-280700-
/O.NEW.KMEG.FF.W.0027.210328T0349Z-210328T0700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1049 PM CDT Sat Mar 27 2021

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  DeSoto County in northwestern Mississippi...
  Northwestern Tate County in northwestern Mississippi...
  East Central Tunica County in northwestern Mississippi...
  South Central Shelby County in western Tennessee...

* Until 200 AM CDT.

* At 1049 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain 
  have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin 
  shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Doppler radar.

  IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
           highways, streets and underpasses as well as other
           drainage and low lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Southaven, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, Hernando, Memphis, Coldwater, 
  Eudora, Lynchburg, Arkabutla, Lewisburg, Phillipp, Robinson Gin, 
  Nesbit, Frees Corners, Love, Bright, Alden, Jago, West Days and 
  Alphaba.

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.

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small 
creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses 
as well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.

A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. 
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately. 
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate 
precautions to protect life and property.

&&

LAT...LON 3465 9031 3501 9008 3501 8972 3464 8990

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR 

$$

819 
WGUS74 KMEG 280642
FFSMEG

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
142 AM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021

MSC033-137-143-TNC157-280652-
/O.CAN.KMEG.FF.W.0027.000000T0000Z-210328T0700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
DeSoto MS-Tate MS-Tunica MS-Shelby TN-
142 AM CDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR DESOTO, NORTHWESTERN TATE, 
EAST CENTRAL TUNICA AND SOUTH CENTRAL SHELBY COUNTIES...

The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a 
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect until 700 AM CDT for portions 
of East Arkansas...North Mississippi...Southeast Missouri and West 
Tennessee.

LAT...LON 3465 9031 3501 9008 3501 8972 3464 8990

$$

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