Flood Advisory — Alcorn County, Mississippi
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 9 at 3:35PM CDT until August 9 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Alcorn County in northeastern Mississippi... Northern Tishomingo County in northeastern Mississippi... Southern Hardin County in Tennessee... McNairy County in Tennessee... * WHEN...Until 530 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 335 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Corinth, Savannah, Selmer, Iuka, Pickwick Landing State Park, J P Coleman State Park, Big Hill Pond State Park, Adamsville, Burnsville, Glen, Shiloh, Pineflat, Pickwick Dam, Leedy, Hinkle, Theo, Walnut Grove, Olive Hill, Farmington and Crump. - http://www.weat
Effective August 9, 2026 at 4:35 PM ET · Expires August 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Memphis TN
Expires
August 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Also In Effect For
This same Flood Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Alcorn County, Mississippi?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Alcorn County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for McNairy County, Tishomingo County, Hardin County.