Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 2 at 2:35PM CDT until May 2 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 2, 2025 - 12:35pm
Expires:
May 2, 2025 - 3:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of North Mississippi, including the following
counties, Itawamba, Monroe and Tishomingo.
* WHEN...Until 545 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 235 PM 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 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Amory, Aberdeen, Fulton, Belmont, Smithville, Tremont, New
Salem, Evergreen, New Wren, Fairview, Prairie, Clay, Hatley,
Golden, Gattman, Parham, Turon, Cardsville, Quincy and
Bigbee.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Rapid onset flooding will result in quick water rises across the
affected area. Seek higher ground now.
Area Description:
Itawamba, MS; Monroe, MS; Tishomingo, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN