Warnings, Caruthersville
Flood
5/17 12:00 AM 24:00 – 5/18 12:00 AM 24:00
Flood Watch issued May 16 at 2:18PM CDT until May 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, including the following areas, Clay and Greene, Southeast Missouri, including the following areas, Dunklin and Pemiscot, and West Tennessee, including the following areas, Benton TN, Carroll, Dyer, Gibson, Henry, Lake, Obion and Weakley. * WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A series of low pressure systems will bring near 2 inches of rain with higher amounts possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
National Weather Service
Flood
5/17 4:45 AM 04:45 – 5/18 4:45 PM 16:45
Flood Advisory issued May 16 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN ...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Missouri...Arkansas...Tennessee... Mississippi River at Caruthersville For the Lower Mississippi River...including Tiptonville, Caruthersville, Osceola, Memphis, Tunica Mhoon Landing, Helena... elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Caruthersville. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 31.0 feet, In Missouri, road and field flooding is widespread at Cottonwood Point. Access roads off Arkansas Road 362 are flooding. In Tennessee, the grain shipping facility south of Heloise is mostly underwater. Dee Webb Road, Watkins Road, and Brady Ridge Road are flooding. Barr Road north of the Wardlows Pocket Area is beginning to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 31.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 31.1 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall to 29.7 feet early Monday morning. It will rise to 30.0 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Action stage is 29.0 feet. - Flood stage is 32.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis. The next statement will be issued as needed.
National Weather Service