Flood Warning Issued for South Fork Forked Deer River Affecting Crockett, Dyer, and Lauderdale Counties

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Memphis, TN, has issued a Flood Warning for the South Fork of the Forked Deer River near Halls. This alert is classified as a severe weather event with likely certainty, effective from Sunday evening through Tuesday evening.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following counties in Tennessee:

• Crockett County
• Dyer County
• Lauderdale County

The alert covers the South Fork Forked Deer River, including areas near Jackson and Halls.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists are urged to follow the safety slogan: “Turn around, don’t drown.” Do not attempt to drive through flooded roads, as most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Residents should avoid flooded areas and monitor local weather updates from NWS Memphis.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of 7:00 AM CST on Sunday, the river stage was recorded at 5.7 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 9.0 feet this evening.

Specific hazards include:

• Crest Forecast: The river is projected to reach a crest of 9.5 feet shortly after midnight tonight.
• Impacts: At the 9.0-foot flood stage, farmland adjacent to the river becomes flooded.

Timeline

• Onset: The river is expected to rise above flood stage starting at 6:00 PM CST on Sunday, February 15.
• Duration: The river is forecast to remain above flood stage until early Tuesday afternoon.
• Expiration: The Flood Warning is currently scheduled to end at 6:00 PM CST on Tuesday, February 17.