Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 20 at 5:42PM CDT until July 20 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 3:42pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of North Mississippi, including the following
counties, Pontotoc and Union.
* WHEN...Until 745 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 542 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- 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.
Area Description:
Pontotoc, MS; Union, MS
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
Sender: