Flood Advisory — Decatur County, Tennessee
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 8 at 1:38PM CDT until August 8 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
* WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Benton County in Tennessee... Carroll County in Tennessee... Northern Decatur County in Tennessee... Henderson County in Tennessee... Henry County in Tennessee... Eastern Weakley County in Tennessee... * WHEN...Until 415 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 138 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... Paris, Lexington, McKenzie, Huntingdon, Natchez Trace State Park, Natchez Trace State Forest, Paris Landing State Park, Parsons, Bruceton, Gleason, Decaturville, Cottage Grove, Vale, Routon, Wildersville, Springville, Parkers Crossro
Effective August 8, 2026 at 2:38 PM ET · Expires August 8, 2026 at 5:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Memphis TN
Expires
August 8, 2026 at 5:15 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Decatur County, Tennessee?
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 8, 2026 at 5:15 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Decatur County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Carroll County, Benton County, Henderson County, Henry County, Weakley County.