Great Smoky National Park, Tennessee

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Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Hardeman, TN
Effective: 9apeor10ap -> 12apeor0ap
Onset: 9apeor10ap -> 11aaeor15aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Memphis TN on 9apeor10ap
Headline: Flood Warning issued April 9 at 8:10PM CDT until April 12 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Description: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Tennessee...

Hatchie River near Bolivar

For the Hatchie River...including Bolivar, Rialto...Minor flooding
is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Hatchie River near Bolivar.

* WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Low-lying land near the river is flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.3 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 18.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.5
feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage
Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Madison, TN
Effective: 9apeor8ap -> 11aaeor0aa
Onset: 9apeor8ap -> 11aaeor0aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Memphis TN on 9apeor8ap
Headline: Flood Warning issued April 9 at 8:08PM CDT until April 11 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Description: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Tennessee...

South Fork of the Forked Deer at Jackson

South Fork of the Forked Deer near Halls

For the South Fork Forked Deer River...including Jackson, Halls...
Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...South Fork of the Forked Deer at Jackson.

* WHEN...Until Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 34.0 feet, Businesses along Westover Road are
affected by flood waters.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 34.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 35.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late this evening and continue falling to 32.9 feet Monday
evening.
- Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Crockett, TN; Dyer, TN; Lauderdale, TN
Effective: 9apeor8ap
Onset: 9apeor8ap -> 11aaeor15aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Memphis TN on 9apeor8ap
Headline: Flood Warning issued April 9 at 8:08PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Description: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Tennessee...

South Fork of the Forked Deer at Jackson

South Fork of the Forked Deer near Halls

For the South Fork Forked Deer River...including Jackson, Halls...
Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...South Fork of the Forked Deer near Halls.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Flood water is flowing over several
low-lying roads near the river and access to low-lying areas will
be limited due to high water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 15.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.5
feet just after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Dyer, TN
Effective: 9apeor5ap
Onset: 9apeor5ap -> 11aaeor15aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Memphis TN on 9apeor5ap
Headline: Flood Warning issued April 9 at 8:05PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Description: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Tennessee...

North Fork of the Forked Deer at Dyersburg

For the North Fork Forked Deer River...including Dyersburg...
Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...North Fork of the Forked Deer at Dyersburg.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, Highway 210 east of Four Points floods.
Business Highway 51 floods just north of the bridge at the
railroad tracks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 28.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 29.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 25.4 feet Monday
evening.
- Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Dyer, TN
Effective: 9apeor4ap
Onset: 9apeor4ap -> 11aaeor15aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Memphis TN on 9apeor4ap
Headline: Flood Warning issued April 9 at 8:04PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Description: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Tennessee...

Obion River near Bogota

Obion River near Obion

For the Obion River...including Obion, Bogota...Moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Obion River near Bogota.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 26.5 feet, Flood water is flowing over Highway 78
near Bogota.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 26.4 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 26.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 25.1 feet Monday
evening.
- Flood stage is 22.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Dyer, TN; Gibson, TN; Obion, TN
Effective: 9apeor4ap
Onset: 9apeor4ap -> 11aaeor15aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Memphis TN on 9apeor4ap
Headline: Flood Warning issued April 9 at 8:04PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Description: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Tennessee...

Obion River near Bogota

Obion River near Obion

For the Obion River...including Obion, Bogota...Moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Obion River near Obion.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 39.6 feet, Extensive flooding is occurring in the
community of Obion. Agricultural land on both banks of the river
is extensively flooded. Evacuations are necessary in Obion and
Rives.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 39.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 7:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 40.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 37.2 feet Monday
evening.
- Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Benton, TN; Henry, TN; Houston, TN; Humphreys, TN; Stewart, TN
Effective: 9apeor3ap
Onset: 9apeor3ap -> 11aaeor15aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Memphis TN on 9apeor3ap
Headline: Flood Warning issued April 9 at 3:03PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Description: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Tennessee...

Tennessee River at Johnsonville

For the Tennessee River...including Johnsonville...Minor flooding is
forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Tennessee River at Johnsonville.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 364.0 feet, Water approaches the top of the levee at
the Tennessee River Wildlife Refuge near the Duck River.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 360.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late
tomorrow morning and will then rise to near 363 feet early
next week.
- Flood stage is 361.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Advisory
Area(s): Decatur, TN; Perry, TN
Effective: 9apeor55ap
Onset: 9apeor55ap -> 11aaeor0aa
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Memphis TN on 9apeor55ap
Headline: Flood Advisory issued April 9 at 2:55PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Description: ...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Tennessee...

Tennessee River at Perryville

For the Tennessee River...including Perryville...elevated river
levels are forecast.

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

* WHERE...Tennessee River at Perryville.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 363.5 feet, In Decatur County, water inundates the
boat launch area at the north end of Woodlawn Shores Road in
Cherokee Heights and the low-lying areas of the boat launch at the
end of Brodies Landing Road. The north end of Miracle Road in
Fishers Landing is flooding. The evacuation road from Beech Bend
Park boat parking lot floods.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 362.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river will fluctuate near 363 feet for the
next several days.
- Action stage is 362.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 365.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Advisory
Area(s): Decatur, TN; Hardin, TN
Effective: 9apeor52ap -> 16apeor0ap
Onset: 9apeor52ap -> 11aaeor0aa
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Memphis TN on 9apeor52ap
Headline: Flood Advisory issued April 9 at 2:52PM CDT until April 16 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Description: ...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Tennessee...

Tennessee River at Savannah

For the Tennessee River...including Savannah...elevated river levels
are forecast.

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

* WHERE...Tennessee River at Savannah.

* WHEN...Until Wednesday, April 16.

* IMPACTS...At 368.0 feet, House lots on the north end of Emerald
Lane at Hooker's Bend are beginning to flood. Water is backing
into most sloughs.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 367.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 364.4 feet
Wednesday, April 16.
- Action stage is 365.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 370.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Advisory
Area(s): Decatur, TN; Hardin, TN; Perry, TN; Wayne, TN
Effective: 9apeor31ap
Onset: 9apeor31ap -> 10aaeor15aa
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Nashville TN on 9apeor31ap
Headline: Flood Advisory issued April 9 at 12:31PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
Description: ...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Tennessee...

Tennessee River At Clifton affecting Perry, Decatur, Hardin and
Wayne Counties.

For the Tennessee River...including Clifton...elevated river levels
are forecast.

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

* WHERE...Tennessee River at Clifton.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 365.0 feet, In Decatur County, low lying areas of the
Riverstone Marina become inundated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 364.3 feet early
Monday afternoon.
- Action stage is 364.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 370.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Crittenden, AR; DeSoto, MS; Shelby, TN
Effective: 9apeor27ap -> 21apeor0ap
Onset: 11apeor0ap -> 11aaeor30aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Memphis TN on 9apeor27ap
Headline: Flood Warning issued April 9 at 12:27PM CDT until April 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Description: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas...Mississippi...Tennessee...

Mississippi River at Memphis

For the Lower Mississippi River...including Memphis...Minor flooding
is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Memphis.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon to Monday, April 21.

* IMPACTS...At 36.0 feet, In Tennessee, water is edging onto the
Fullen Dock area. Roads on the north side of the Loosahatchie
River near its mouth are beginning to flood. Riverside Park Marina
begins to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 31.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early Friday afternoon to a crest of 36.0 feet Monday
morning. It will then begin to fall slowly.
- Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Advisory
Area(s): Stewart, TN
Effective: 9apeor26ap
Onset: 9apeor26ap -> 10aaeor0aa
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Nashville TN on 9apeor26ap
Headline: Flood Advisory issued April 9 at 12:26PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
Description: ...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in
Tennessee...

Cumberland River At Dover affecting Stewart County.

For the Cumberland River...including Dover...elevated river levels
are forecast.

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

* WHERE...Cumberland River at Dover.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 64.0 feet, Low lying areas along the river and the
adjacent tributaries continue to be inundated, including
agricultural areas, roads near the river, and access points.
Locations impacted near Dover inculde River Rd between Tom Earhart
Rd and the Blue Creek Recreation Area boat ramp, Bellwood Branch
Rd near Patricia Cir, Cub Creek Cove, and the Commissary Hollow
access point. Near Indian Mound, water is covering Lee Hollow Rd
at Dunaway Hollow, and near Cumberland City, Wildcat Creek Rd at
Wildcat Creek.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 64.2 feet and
falling.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 63.4 feet Monday
morning.
- Action stage is 62.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 66.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Mississippi, AR; Lauderdale, TN; Tipton, TN
Effective: 9apeor24ap -> 25apeor0ap
Onset: 9apeor24ap -> 11aaeor30aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Memphis TN on 9apeor24ap
Headline: Flood Warning issued April 9 at 12:24PM CDT until April 25 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Description: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Arkansas...Tennessee...

Mississippi River at Osceola

For the Lower Mississippi River...including Osceola...Major flooding
is forecast.

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Osceola.

* WHEN...Until Friday, April 25.

* IMPACTS...At 36.0 feet, In Tennessee, farmstead sites around Keyes
Point are flooding. All evacuation roads from Keyes Point and
Golddust are flooded. Ashport and many home sites along Route 19
are flooding. Home sites south of Coker Slough are flooding. Home
sites on the north side of Corona Lake are being covered. Home
site on Brandywine Road is flooded. Coon Valley Road is going
underwater. In Arkansas, grain terminal sites at Osceola are being
covered. All fields between Barfield Point and the Arkansas Levee
are inundated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 32.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 36.0
feet Sunday morning and will then begin to fall slowly.
- Flood stage is 28.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Advisory
Area(s): Humphreys, TN
Effective: 9apeor22ap -> 10apeor0ap
Onset: 9apeor22ap -> 10aaeor0aa
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Nashville TN on 9apeor22ap
Headline: Flood Advisory issued April 9 at 12:22PM CDT until April 10 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
Description: ...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Tennessee...

Duck River Near Hurricane Mills affecting Humphreys County.

For the Duck River...including Hurricane Mills...elevated river
levels are forecast.

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

* WHERE...Duck River near Hurricane Mills.

* WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Agricultural land, other low lying areas,
and access points along the river from Bucksnort to Taylortown,
Cedar Grove, and to Bakerville Rd begin to flood. Portions of
Tumbling Creek Rd east of Highway 13 begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 18.9 feet and
falling.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 4.3 feet Monday
morning.
- Action stage is 16.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Mississippi, AR; Pemiscot, MO; Dyer, TN; Lake, TN; Lauderdale, TN
Effective: 9apeor19ap -> 25aaeor0aa
Onset: 9apeor19ap -> 11aaeor30aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Memphis TN on 9apeor19ap
Headline: Flood Warning issued April 9 at 12:19PM CDT until April 25 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Description: ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Arkansas...Missouri...Tennessee...

Mississippi River at Caruthersville

For the Lower Mississippi River...including Caruthersville...Minor
flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Mississippi River at Caruthersville.

* WHEN...Until Friday, April 25.

* IMPACTS...At 39.0 feet, Floodwater has reached the foot of the
floodwall protecting Caruthersville, Missouri. In Tennessee, the
grain terminal south of the Interstate 155 bridge is flooding.
Highway 88 is flooded at places in the north bottom of Lauderdale
County. Roads to and from Chisholm Lake are flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 37.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 39.0
feet Friday evening and will then begin to fall slowly.
- Flood stage is 32.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): New Madrid, MO; Pemiscot, MO; Lake, TN
Effective: 9apeor16ap
Onset: 9apeor16ap -> 11aaeor30aa
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Immediate
Issued By: NWS Memphis TN on 9apeor16ap
Headline: Flood Warning issued April 9 at 12:16PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Description: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri...Tennessee...

Mississippi River Above Tiptonville

For the Lower Mississippi River...including Tiptonville...Minor
flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Mississippi River above Tiptonville.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 43.0 feet, In Tennessee, Cates Landing-New Markham
Road is flooded just east of Pea Ridge Road, making evacuation
difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 40.7 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 41.8
feet Friday morning and then begin to fall slowly.
- Flood stage is 37.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Advisory
Area(s): Davidson, TN
Effective: 9aaeor6aa
Onset: 9aaeor6aa -> 9apeor15ap
Severity: Minor
Certainty: Observed
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Nashville TN on 9aaeor6aa
Headline: Flood Advisory issued April 9 at 4:06AM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
Description: ...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Tennessee...

Stones River Near Donelson affecting Davidson County.

For the Stones River...including Donelson...elevated river levels
are forecast.

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

* WHERE...Stones River near Donelson.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Portions of the Stones River Greenway
between Percy Priest Dam and Lebanon Road are inundated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 20.5 feet and rising.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Action stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Alert: Flood Warning
Area(s): Dyer, TN; Gibson, TN; Obion, TN; Weakley, TN
Effective: 7apeor13ap -> 10apeor0ap
Onset: 7apeor13ap -> 10apeor0ap
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Urgency: Expected
Issued By: NWS Memphis TN on 7apeor13ap
Headline: Flood Warning issued April 7 at 2:13PM CDT until April 10 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Description: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall and record river
flooding continues.

* WHERE...A portion of West Tennessee, including the following
counties, Dyer, Gibson, Obion and Weakley.

* WHEN...Until 200 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Several
structures are flooded and several levees have failed. Numerous
roads remain closed due to flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 213 PM CDT, Emergency management reported flooding in the
warned area. Flooding is already occurring.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Martin, Union City, South Fulton, Dyer, Kenton, Rutherford,
Obion, Trimble, Rives, Mason Hall, Moffatt, Mount Pelia,
Tilghman, Tyson Store, Shaffner, Gibbs, Terrell, Gardner,
Poplar Ridge and Locust Grove.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood