ALCORN, MS; Prentiss, MS; Tishomingo, MS — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Alcorn County in northeastern Mississippi... Northern Prentiss County in northeastern Mississippi... Central Tishomingo County in northeastern Mississippi...
* WHEN...Until 1030 AM CST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 737 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 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... Booneville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Alcorn, MS; Prentiss, MS; Tishomingo, MS can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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