Severe Weather Alerts
Mississippi
Flash Flood Warning (Severe)
DeSoto, MS; Marshall, MS
FFWMEG
The National Weather Service in Memphis has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Crittenden County in eastern Arkansas...
Central Mississippi County in eastern Arkansas...
DeSoto County in northwestern Mississippi...
Northwestern Marshall County in northwestern Mississippi...
Northwestern Fayette County in Tennessee...
Northwestern Haywood County in Tennessee...
Lauderdale County in Tennessee...
Shelby County in Tennessee...
Tipton County in Tennessee...
* Until 1115 PM CDT.
* At 904 PM CDT, the public reported flash flooding across the
warned area. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Public reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Bartlett, Southaven, Collierville, Germantown, Olive Branch, West
Memphis, Horn Lake, Hernando, Millington, Covington, Ripley,
Cordova, Meeman Shelby Forest State Park, Fort Pillow State Park,
T O Fuller State Park, Memphis, Lakeland, Arlington, Munford and
Brighton.
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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Start Time
4/3/2025 9:04 PMEnd Time
4/3/2025 11:15 PMFlood Watch (Severe)
Alcorn; Benton; Coahoma; DeSoto; Lafayette; Marshall; Panola; Quitman; Tallahatchie; Tate; Tippah; Tunica; Union
Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall will compound the flash flooding
threat today through early Sunday morning. Rainfall totals will
approach 12 to 15 inches for areas north of I-40 through Sunday with
5 to 10 inches to the south.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, including the following areas,
Lee AR and Phillips, North Mississippi, including the following
areas, Alcorn, Benton MS, Coahoma, DeSoto, Lafayette, Marshall,
Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tippah, Tunica and Union, and
West Tennessee, including the following areas, Chester, Decatur,
Fayette, Hardeman, Hardin, Henderson and McNairy.
* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Extensive street
flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Start Time
4/3/2025 3:49 PMEnd Time
4/4/2025 7:00 AMCalhoun; Chickasaw; Itawamba; Lee; Monroe; Pontotoc; Prentiss; Tishomingo; Yalobusha
Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall will compound the flash flooding
threat today through early Sunday morning. Rainfall totals will
approach 12 to 15 inches for areas north of I-40 through Sunday with
5 to 10 inches to the south.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of North Mississippi, including the following
areas, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee MS, Monroe, Pontotoc,
Prentiss, Tishomingo and Yalobusha.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Start Time
4/3/2025 3:49 PMEnd Time
4/4/2025 7:00 AMTennessee
Flash Flood Warning (Severe)
Fayette, TN; Haywood, TN; Lauderdale, TN; Shelby, TN; Tipton, TN
FFWMEG
The National Weather Service in Memphis has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Crittenden County in eastern Arkansas...
Central Mississippi County in eastern Arkansas...
DeSoto County in northwestern Mississippi...
Northwestern Marshall County in northwestern Mississippi...
Northwestern Fayette County in Tennessee...
Northwestern Haywood County in Tennessee...
Lauderdale County in Tennessee...
Shelby County in Tennessee...
Tipton County in Tennessee...
* Until 1115 PM CDT.
* At 904 PM CDT, the public reported flash flooding across the
warned area. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Public reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Bartlett, Southaven, Collierville, Germantown, Olive Branch, West
Memphis, Horn Lake, Hernando, Millington, Covington, Ripley,
Cordova, Meeman Shelby Forest State Park, Fort Pillow State Park,
T O Fuller State Park, Memphis, Lakeland, Arlington, Munford and
Brighton.
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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Start Time
4/3/2025 9:04 PMEnd Time
4/3/2025 11:15 PMFlood Warning (Severe)
Fayette, TN; Shelby, TN
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Tennessee...
Loosahatchie River at Arlington
For the Loosahatchie River...including Arlington...Moderate flooding
is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Loosahatchie River at Arlington.
* WHEN...Until Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Brunswick Road is beginning to flood. Lots
north of Phillip Drive and south of Brief Road are being covered.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 22.6 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:15 PM CDT Thursday was 22.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 22.8 feet early tomorrow
afternoon, then rise to 23.0 feet early Sunday afternoon. Pay
close attention to subsequent forecasts as multiple days of
rain will impact the crest and duration of the flooding.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis.
The next statement will be issued as needed.
Start Time
4/3/2025 9:30 PMEnd Time
4/5/2025 9:30 AMHardeman, TN
...The National Weather Service in Memphis TN has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Tennessee...
Hatchie River near Bolivar
For the Hatchie River...including Bolivar, Rialto...Minor flooding
is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Hatchie River near Bolivar.
* WHEN...From Friday evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Water starts to flood homes on River Road.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to flood stage tomorrow
evening, then rise to 19.5 feet Sunday evening. It will then
fall again but remain above flood stage.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis.
The next statement will be issued as needed.
Start Time
4/3/2025 9:26 PMEnd Time
4/5/2025 9:30 AMFlood Watch (Severe)
Chester; Decatur; Fayette; Hardeman; Hardin; Henderson; McNairy
Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall will compound the flash flooding
threat today through early Sunday morning. Rainfall totals will
approach 12 to 15 inches for areas north of I-40 through Sunday with
5 to 10 inches to the south.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, including the following areas,
Lee AR and Phillips, North Mississippi, including the following
areas, Alcorn, Benton MS, Coahoma, DeSoto, Lafayette, Marshall,
Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tippah, Tunica and Union, and
West Tennessee, including the following areas, Chester, Decatur,
Fayette, Hardeman, Hardin, Henderson and McNairy.
* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Extensive street
flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Start Time
4/3/2025 3:49 PMEnd Time
4/4/2025 7:00 AMLocal Events