Category: flash flood

Saturday update: Barry’s impacts on the Mid-South

July 13, 2019

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Erik Proseus

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flash flood, forecast discussion, tropical

Briefly a hurricane, Barry made landfall on the central Louisiana Gulf Coast this morning and is moving slowly north through Louisiana. It will […]
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Recap of Saturday’s severe weather, and more rain??

February 26, 2018

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Erik Proseus

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event recap, flash flood, flooding, severe thunderstorms

Given the first Enhanced Risk outlook for Memphis since May 27 (you recall the Memorial Day weekend Tom Lee Storm right?), we fared […]
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Severe Weather Awareness 2018: Flooding and Flash Floods

February 26, 2018

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Erik Proseus

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flash flood, flooding, severe weather, SWAW

Floods and flash floods occur every year in the Mid South. River flooding occurs seasonally when winter or spring rains or torrential rains […]
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Winter officially begins wet; Christmas appears dry and cold

December 21, 2017

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Erik Proseus

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flash flood, forecast discussion, heavy rain

The winter solstice, the astronomical time that marks the official start of winter, occurred Thursday at 10:28am. From now through mid June, days […]
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Harvey pays a visit to the Mid-South

August 29, 2017

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Erik Proseus

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flash flood, Harvey, tropical

After watching Harvey decimate a large portion of southeast TX, the storm has finally started shifting northeast. In its sights… the Mid-South. Fortunately […]
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Cyber Monday Storm details – video forecast update

November 27, 2016

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Erik Proseus

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flash flood, forecast discussion, severe thunderstorms

Cyber Monday will bring the threat of very heavy rain and potential severe weather to the area. In this video forecast discussion, we […]
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Rainy pattern is here to stay – how long and how much?

March 9, 2016

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Erik Proseus

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flash flood, rain

7pm UPDATE Flash Flood Warnings have been extended further east and now include areas near the Mississippi River on the TN/MS side (red […]
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Heavy rain and strong wind on track for the Mid-South

November 15, 2015

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Erik Proseus

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flash flood, flooding, forecast discussion

A lot of rain to be sure, but Biblical in nature? Don’t hunt for gopher wood or pair up the animals just yet… […]
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Recap of the September 11th Flood of 2014

September 11, 2014

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Erik Proseus

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event recap, flash flood, flooding, radar

While most readers of this blog have clear memories of 9/11/2001, many of you will now remember 9/11/2014 for some time to come […]
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Recap of significant flash flooding in the Memphis metro – June 29, 2014 #memflood

June 30, 2014

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Erik Proseus

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#memstorm, event recap, flash flood

A once-in-a-generation rainfall event resulted in significant flooding across portions of the metro on Sunday. Thunderstorms containing torrential rain began entering the area […]
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Flash Flood Emergency for Memphis/Shelby County – heavy rain continues

June 29, 2014

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Erik Proseus

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flash flood, flooding

UPDATE – 12:45pm: The bulk of the precipitation is now exiting the metro, leaving behind only a few light showers. Mainly dry conditions […]
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Severe Weather Awareness 2013: Floods and Flash Floods

February 21, 2013

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Erik Proseus

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flash flood, flooding, severe weather

Severe Weather Awareness week continues today with a look at Flood and Flash Flood safety. Floods and flash floods occur every year in […]
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Severe Weather Awareness Week: Floods & Flash Floods

February 23, 2012

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Erik Proseus

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flash flood, flooding, severe weather

…FLOOD AND FLASH FLOOD AWARENESS DAY… SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK CONTINUES TODAY WITH A LOOK AT FLOOD AND FLASH FLOOD SAFETY. FLOODS AND FLASH FLOODS […]
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Potential heavy rain, flooding event for the Mid-South Sunday-Monday

December 2, 2011

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Erik Proseus

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cold front, flash flood, flooding, forecast discussion

After our first snow of the season earlier this week, the weather over the Mid-South has rebounded nicely with temperatures back in the […]
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The latest on an extended wet weather pattern

November 19, 2011

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Erik Proseus

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flash flood, flooding, forecast discussion

Clouds have been on the increase this Saturday with moisture levels on the rise under breezy southerly wind. Moisture is increasing ahead a […]
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Flash Flooding Safety Tips

June 7, 2011

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Erik Proseus

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flash flood, safety tips

Flooding and flash flooding occur every year in the Mid-South. River flooding occurs seasonally when winter and spring rains combine with melting snow […]
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Heavy rain expected in the Mid-South Friday night and Saturday

March 4, 2011

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Erik Proseus

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flash flood, forecast discussion

The National Weather Service has posted Flash Flood Watches for the entire Mid-South as a slow-moving frontal system approaches the region from Arkansas […]
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Flooding and Flash Flood Awareness Day

February 24, 2011

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Erik Proseus

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education, flash flood, flooding, severe weather

Flooding from a stream that overflowed its banks on May 1, 2010 ..FLOOD AND FLASH FLOOD AWARENESS DAY… SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK CONTINUES […]
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Update on severe weather and flooding risk for today

November 29, 2010

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Erik Proseus

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damaging wind, flash flood, severe thunderstorms, tornado

A strong frontal system is poised to move through the region this evening. Atmospheric conditions are coming together to create the potential for […]
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Flash Flood Watch in effect tonight

November 29, 2010

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Erik Proseus

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flash flood

FLOOD WATCHNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TN408 AM CST MON NOV 29 2010 …FLASH FLOODING POSSIBLE TONIGHT MAINLY EAST OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER… .UPPER […]
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