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2023 [KMEG] MEMPHIS Flash Flood (FF) Warning (W) Number 51

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

RADAR Composite at Issuance Time

Storm Based Warning History

857 
WGUS54 KMEG 041050
FFWMEG
TNC131-183-041400-
/O.NEW.KMEG.FF.W.0051.230804T1050Z-230804T1400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
550 AM CDT Fri Aug 4 2023

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Central Obion County in Tennessee...
  West Central Weakley County in Tennessee...

* Until 900 AM CDT.

* At 550 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of 
  rain have fallen in the past 3 hours. Additional rainfall amounts 
  of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding 
  is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  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...
  Martin, Union City, Troy, Sharon, Woodland Mills, Rives, Gibbs, 
  Shaffner, McCutchen Heights, Terrell, Mount Pelia, Moffatt, 
  Gardner, Sidonia, Old Fremont, Crystal and Fremont.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3622 8896 3622 8900 3651 8926 3651 8925
      3651 8921 3651 8920 3651 8918 3650 8916
      3650 8912 3650 8910 3650 8908 3650 8904
      3650 8899 3622 8879

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

ARS
097 
WGUS74 KMEG 041112
FFSMEG

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
612 AM CDT Fri Aug 4 2023

TNC131-183-041400-
/O.CON.KMEG.FF.W.0051.000000T0000Z-230804T1400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Obion TN-Weakley TN-
612 AM CDT Fri Aug 4 2023

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING 
FOR CENTRAL OBION AND WEST CENTRAL WEAKLEY COUNTIES...

At 612 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 
rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have 
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in 
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin 
shortly.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
         urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Martin, Union City, Troy, Sharon, Woodland Mills, Rives, Gibbs, 
  Shaffner, McCutchen Heights, Terrell, Mount Pelia, Moffatt, 
  Gardner, Sidonia, Old Fremont, Crystal and Fremont.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3622 8896 3622 8900 3651 8926 3651 8925
      3651 8921 3651 8920 3651 8918 3650 8916
      3650 8912 3650 8910 3650 8908 3650 8904
      3650 8899 3622 8879

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

ARS
252 
WGUS74 KMEG 041126
FFSMEG

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
626 AM CDT Fri Aug 4 2023

TNC131-183-041400-
/O.CON.KMEG.FF.W.0051.000000T0000Z-230804T1400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Obion TN-Weakley TN-
626 AM CDT Fri Aug 4 2023

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR UNION CITY...

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING 
FOR CENTRAL OBION AND WEST CENTRAL WEAKLEY COUNTIES...

At 626 AM CDT, Trained weather spotters reported thunderstorms 
producing heavy rain in Green Acres Mobile Home Park where 
evacuations are taking place. Between 9 and 11 inches of rain have 
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible in 
the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Union City. This is a 
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Trained spotters reported.

IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
         GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
         crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Martin, Union City, Troy, Sharon, Woodland Mills, Rives, Gibbs, 
  Shaffner, McCutchen Heights, Terrell, Mount Pelia, Moffatt, 
  Gardner, Sidonia, Old Fremont, Crystal and Fremont.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and 
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are 
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3622 8896 3622 8900 3651 8926 3651 8925
      3651 8921 3651 8920 3651 8918 3650 8916
      3650 8912 3650 8910 3650 8908 3650 8904
      3650 8899 3622 8879

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

ARS
Permalink to 202308041050-KMEG-WGUS54-FFWMEG
857 
WGUS54 KMEG 041050
FFWMEG
TNC131-183-041400-
/O.NEW.KMEG.FF.W.0051.230804T1050Z-230804T1400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Memphis TN
550 AM CDT Fri Aug 4 2023

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Central Obion County in Tennessee...
  West Central Weakley County in Tennessee...

* Until 900 AM CDT.

* At 550 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of 
  rain have fallen in the past 3 hours. Additional rainfall amounts 
  of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding 
  is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  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...
  Martin, Union City, Troy, Sharon, Woodland Mills, Rives, Gibbs, 
  Shaffner, McCutchen Heights, Terrell, Mount Pelia, Moffatt, 
  Gardner, Sidonia, Old Fremont, Crystal and Fremont.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3622 8896 3622 8900 3651 8926 3651 8925
      3651 8921 3651 8920 3651 8918 3650 8916
      3650 8912 3650 8910 3650 8908 3650 8904
      3650 8899 3622 8879

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

ARS
Permalink to 202308041112-KMEG-WGUS74-FFSMEG
097 
WGUS74 KMEG 041112
FFSMEG

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
612 AM CDT Fri Aug 4 2023

TNC131-183-041400-
/O.CON.KMEG.FF.W.0051.000000T0000Z-230804T1400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Obion TN-Weakley TN-
612 AM CDT Fri Aug 4 2023

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING 
FOR CENTRAL OBION AND WEST CENTRAL WEAKLEY COUNTIES...

At 612 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy 
rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have 
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in 
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin 
shortly.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
         urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Martin, Union City, Troy, Sharon, Woodland Mills, Rives, Gibbs, 
  Shaffner, McCutchen Heights, Terrell, Mount Pelia, Moffatt, 
  Gardner, Sidonia, Old Fremont, Crystal and Fremont.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3622 8896 3622 8900 3651 8926 3651 8925
      3651 8921 3651 8920 3651 8918 3650 8916
      3650 8912 3650 8910 3650 8908 3650 8904
      3650 8899 3622 8879

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

ARS
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252 
WGUS74 KMEG 041126
FFSMEG

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Memphis TN
626 AM CDT Fri Aug 4 2023

TNC131-183-041400-
/O.CON.KMEG.FF.W.0051.000000T0000Z-230804T1400Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Obion TN-Weakley TN-
626 AM CDT Fri Aug 4 2023

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR UNION CITY...

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING 
FOR CENTRAL OBION AND WEST CENTRAL WEAKLEY COUNTIES...

At 626 AM CDT, Trained weather spotters reported thunderstorms 
producing heavy rain in Green Acres Mobile Home Park where 
evacuations are taking place. Between 9 and 11 inches of rain have 
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are possible in 
the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Union City. This is a 
PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Trained spotters reported.

IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
         GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
         crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Martin, Union City, Troy, Sharon, Woodland Mills, Rives, Gibbs, 
  Shaffner, McCutchen Heights, Terrell, Mount Pelia, Moffatt, 
  Gardner, Sidonia, Old Fremont, Crystal and Fremont.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and 
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are 
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 3622 8896 3622 8900 3651 8926 3651 8925
      3651 8921 3651 8920 3651 8918 3650 8916
      3650 8912 3650 8910 3650 8908 3650 8904
      3650 8899 3622 8879

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

ARS

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