Memphis, TN — A powerful storm system continues to cause life-threatening flash flooding in Arkansas, with effects spreading into Tennessee and Kentucky until Monday morning.
According to the NOAA Weather Prediction Center, widespread flash flooding is still occurring as of Saturday afternoon, with heavy rains spreading across eastern Arkansas and into western Tennessee and Kentucky.
The most recent mesoscale precipitation discussion focuses on a high-end flash flooding event capable of causing localized catastrophic effects, particularly in and around Memphis and Jackson, Tennessee.
Communities from Little Rock to Evansville are at risk, with many areas expecting more than 5 inches of rain.
A corridor of heavy precipitation is expected to cause the most severe flash floods from northeastern Louisiana through central Arkansas and into western Kentucky and Tennessee.
Cities such as Memphis, Nashville, and Huntsville remain at high risk until at least Monday.
Travel is discouraged in affected areas due to rapid water rise and potential road washouts. Residents should avoid flooded roads, stay informed about local alerts, and prepare emergency kits in case of evacuation.
The storm system is expected to shift eastward, posing a continued risk through early next week.
This flooding event has the potential to rival the region’s historical spring flood patterns, which were last observed a decade ago.
