Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 20 at 6:00PM CDT until July 20 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 4:00pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of North Mississippi, including the following
counties, Pontotoc and Union.
* WHEN...Until 745 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other
areas is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 600 PM CDT, The public reported flooding in New Albany.
This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Overflowing
poor drainage areas will cause minor flooding in New Albany.
Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- New Albany is the most likely place to experience minor
flooding.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
New Albany, Pontotoc, Trace State Park, Ecru, New Harmony,
Furrs, Keownville, Troy, Randolph, Sherman, Thaxton, Algoma,
Myrtle, Blue Springs, Cherry Creek, Ingomar, Hortontown,
Nixon, Wallerville and Bald Hill.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description:
Pontotoc, MS; Union, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov