Memphis, Tennessee – Residents across the Memphis metropolitan area and surrounding counties face significant flash flooding this morning as heavy rains continue to fall. Roads are quickly becoming impassable, posing a major hazard for commuters.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, a Flash Flood Warning remains in effect for Northern Crittenden County in Arkansas, and Western Fayette and Shelby Counties in Tennessee until 9:15 AM CDT. Doppler radar indicates thunderstorms have already dropped between 1 and 2 inches of rain, with an additional 2 inches possible, leading to immediate flash flooding.
Cities like Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, and West Memphis are experiencing rapid inundation of small creeks, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses. Travel is highly discouraged. Farther east, northeastern Fayette, southwestern Haywood, and eastern Tipton counties are also under an extended Flash Flood Warning until 8:15 AM CDT, with 2.5 to 4 inches of rain already reported in areas around Covington, Somerville, and Mason.
Officials urge drivers to avoid flooded roads. Most flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles, highlighting the critical danger of attempting to drive through standing water. Turn around, don’t drown, and be aware of your surroundings.
Flash Flood Warnings for these regions will remain in effect through Thursday morning, and more advisories may follow as the rain system moves through.
