Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 29 at 8:55PM CDT until May 29 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 29, 2026 - 6:55pm
Expires:
May 29, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of West Tennessee, including the following
counties, Benton and Decatur.
* WHEN...Until 1100 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 855 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 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Parsons, Decaturville, Cozette, Jeannette, Bible Hill,
Busseltown, Hickory Forks, Sugar Tree, Mount Tabor,
Wilkinstown and Perryville.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Benton, TN; Decatur, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov