Apr 5, 2025
The front eventually sagged south back into the Mid-South during the early morning hours of April 5th. Strong low-level moisture transport into the frontal zone resulted in heavy rain and training storms across northern sections of the Mid-South, mainly north of I-40. A bow echo developed along and just south of the slowly advancing front. This feature crossed the entire forecast area producing 13 tornadoes, including an EF-2, and wind damage. Heavy rain continued through the morning hours with
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1257435). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Weakley County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.