Flash Flood Warning 34, NWS Memphis, TN

Issued

Mar 31, 2021, 12:27 AM CDT (05:27 UTC)

Expired

Mar 31, 2021, 3:30 AM CDT

In force

3 hr

Issued by

NWS Memphis, TN

Area

Storm-based polygon

Flood severity

None

Counties Calhoun County, MS, Chickasaw County, MS, Monroe County, MS, Pontotoc County, MS, Yalobusha County, MS

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956 
WGUS54 KMEG 310527
FFWMEG
MSC013-017-095-115-161-310830-
/O.NEW.KMEG.FF.W.0034.210331T0527Z-210331T0830Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
1227 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Calhoun County in northeastern Mississippi...
  Chickasaw County in northeastern Mississippi...
  Northwestern Monroe County in northeastern Mississippi...
  Southern Pontotoc County in northeastern Mississippi...
  Yalobusha County in northwestern Mississippi...

* Until 330 AM CDT.

* At 1227 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 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...
  Houston, Okolona, Bruce, Calhoun City, Vardaman, Derma, 
  Coffeeville, Pittsboro, Slate Springs, Pyland, Sabougla, Houlka, 
  Velma, Trebloc, Scobey, New Houlka, Oakland, Big Creek, Woodland 
  and Loyd.

Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the 
warned area.

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.

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 3409 8992 3409 8882 3407 8882 3407 8872
      3409 8870 3375 8870 3375 8872 3381 8872
      3381 8893 3375 8893 3374 8919 3372 8919
      3372 8951 3386 8951 3386 8977 3390 8977
      3390 8993

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

$$

TLSJr

985 
WGUS74 KMEG 310823
FFSMEG

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
323 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

MSC013-017-095-115-161-310833-
/O.EXP.KMEG.FF.W.0034.000000T0000Z-210331T0830Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Calhoun MS-Chickasaw MS-Monroe MS-Pontotoc MS-Yalobusha MS-
323 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 330 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING 
FOR CALHOUN, CHICKASAW, NORTHWESTERN MONROE, SOUTHERN PONTOTOC AND 
YALOBUSHA 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 1200 PM CDT Wednesday 
for portions of North Mississippi and West Tennessee.

LAT...LON 3409 8992 3409 8882 3407 8882 3407 8872
      3409 8870 3375 8870 3375 8872 3381 8872
      3381 8893 3375 8893 3374 8919 3372 8919
      3372 8951 3386 8951 3386 8977 3390 8977
      3390 8993

$$

TLSJr

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