WGUS84 KMEG 061650

FLSMEG



Flood Advisory

National Weather Service Memphis TN

1150 AM CDT Wed May 6 2026



MSC003-009-093-117-139-141-145-061745-

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Alcorn MS-Benton MS-Marshall MS-Prentiss MS-Tippah MS-Tishomingo

MS-Union MS-

1150 AM CDT Wed May 6 2026



...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 PM CDT THIS 

AFTERNOON...



* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.



* WHERE...A portion of North Mississippi, including the following 

  counties, Alcorn, Benton, Marshall, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo 

  and Union.



* WHEN...Until 1245 PM CDT.



* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. 

  Some low-water crossings may become impassable. River or stream 

  flows are elevated.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - At 1150 AM CDT, the public reported heavy rain in the

    advisory area due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is already

    occurring. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.

  - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected

    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor

    flooding.

  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...

    Corinth, Booneville, Holly Springs, Ripley, Iuka, J P Coleman

    State Park, Burnsville, Blue Mountain, Jumpertown, Glen, Snow

    Lake Shores, Theo, Hinkle, Gravestown, Thrashers, Canaan,

    Leedy, Pineflat, Midway and Farmington.

  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.



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LAT...LON 3480 8956 3488 8937 3498 8905 3500 8854

      3500 8820 3492 8815 3489 8810 3471 8812

      3457 8886 3463 8938





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