Flood Advisory — DeSoto 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 22 at 5:38PM CDT until August 22 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern DeSoto County in northwestern Mississippi... Northwestern Marshall County in northwestern Mississippi... Southwestern Fayette County in Tennessee... Shelby County in Tennessee... * WHEN...Until 745 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 538 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Olive Branch, Memphis, Lakeland and Arlington. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 22, 2026 at 6:38 PM ET · Expires August 22, 2026 at 8:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Memphis TN
Expires
August 22, 2026 at 8:45 PM ET
Last Checked
1 hour ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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This same Flood Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for DeSoto 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 hour ago). It's set to expire August 22, 2026 at 8:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for DeSoto County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Marshall County, Fayette County.