Flood Warning Issued for South Fork Forked Deer River Affecting Crockett, Dyer, and Lauderdale Counties
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the South Fork of the Forked Deer near Halls, with minor flooding expected to impact farmland through Tuesday evening.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- West Tennessee
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Memphis
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in West Tennessee.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Memphis, TN, has issued a Flood Warning for the South Fork of the Forked Deer River near Halls. This alert is classified as a severe weather event with likely certainty, effective from Sunday evening through Tuesday evening.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following counties in Tennessee:
- Crockett County
- Dyer County
- Lauderdale County
The alert covers the South Fork Forked Deer River, including areas near Jackson and Halls.
What You Should Do
Residents and motorists are urged to follow the safety slogan: "Turn around, don't drown." Do not attempt to drive through flooded roads, as most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Residents should avoid flooded areas and monitor local weather updates from NWS Memphis.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of 7:00 AM CST on Sunday, the river stage was recorded at 5.7 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 9.0 feet this evening.
Specific hazards include:
- Crest Forecast: The river is projected to reach a crest of 9.5 feet shortly after midnight tonight.
- Impacts: At the 9.0-foot flood stage, farmland adjacent to the river becomes flooded.
Timeline
- Onset: The river is expected to rise above flood stage starting at 6:00 PM CST on Sunday, February 15.
- Duration: The river is forecast to remain above flood stage until early Tuesday afternoon.
- Expiration: The Flood Warning is currently scheduled to end at 6:00 PM CST on Tuesday, February 17.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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