Over the past three decades, federal and local governments have poured more than $5 billion into buying tens of thousands of properties that are susceptible to flooding.

First Named Storm Before Hurricane Season

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Tipton, Fayette, Shelby Counties.

Some people have been left to pick up the pieces after severe weather moved through Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

Cleanup continued Friday morning after five confirmed tornadoes swept across Arkansas and Missouri.

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for Mississippi County.

The Mississippi River will reach its highest level on record in the Quad Cities of Iowa and Illinois Thursday. All this water will flow toward Memphis and the Mid-South. The good news is our wide flood plane will handle the excess water.

If you have been out and about across the Mid-South the past few days, you may have noticed quite the breeze.

The one-day amount alone equals Mississippi’s annual average of 43 tornadoes during the years 1991 through 2010

The Southeast United States is referred to as Dixie Alley, due to the area being vulnerable to strong or violent tornadoes. This year, it’s living up to its name.

A 3.7 magnitude earthquake shook the Mid-South on Wednesday morning.

Blog on Dyersburg quake

The threat for heavy rain and storms continues as yet another strong, low pressure will make its way to the Mid-South overnight.

Thursday's Severe Weather Potential

A potent low pressure will move northeast out of Texas Saturday morning and move through the Mid-South during the evening and overnight hours.

If you have big plans for the weekend, here’s a breakdown of when rain could disrupt your activities.

The Great Plains is typically referred to as tornado alley, but researchers are finding evidence that tornado alley is shifting away from the plains and into the Southeast, putting a bull's-eye on the Mid-South.

A potent low pressure system moving northeast through the Plains is having an impact right here in the Mid-South.

We are tracking another big weather system, as a strong cold front will move through the Mid-South Wednesday evening into Thursday.

Areas along the Mississippi River including northeast Arkansas, extreme west Tennessee and extreme northwest Mississippi have a low to medium threat for a few severe storms Saturday.

Two earthquakes hit Region 8 within just 15 minutes of each other on Tuesday morning.

Earlier Saturday afternoon was sever thunderstorm warning for most of Mississippi. Here are a few pictures from viewers that show parts of Mississippi that experienced significant damage.

With heavy rainfall throughout the week, and more continuing throughout the weekend, communities in the Mid-South are dealing with storm damage.

Saturday is a First Alert Weather Day for the entire Mid-South. Severe storms will arrive in the afternoon and early evening as a cold front interacts with a warm, moisture-rich air mass.

A weather system producing heavy rain and flooding Friday will intensify overnight and through the day Saturday to bring a threat for severe storms to the Mid-South.

A FLASH FLOOD WATCH is in effect for much of the WMC Action News 5 coverage area through Saturday evening as another round of heavy rain and thunderstorms returns to the Mid-South.

The First Alert Weather Team is tracking more rain and the chance for severe storms this weekend.

Wednesday afternoon, the National Weather Service Office in Memphis issued a FLASH FLOOD WATCH for much of the WMC Action News 5 coverage area and the Mid-South.

Rain and lots of it will move into the Mid-South by Tuesday afternoon as a storm system develops over the western Gulf of Mexico and move north.

The seismograph was busy early Sunday as a small earthquake was detected near Ravenden Springs.

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is in effect for NE Arkansas and NW Tennessee until 3 AM due to falling temperatures and precipitation moving through the area tonight.

Winds diminish tonight ahead of an approaching cold front. A stray shower is possible this evening ahead of the front but better chances for rain will move in tomorrow.

Severe flooding has caused an Arkansas school district to cancel classes.

A steady stream of Pacific moisture is keeping clouds in place across the Mid-South and will ultimately lead to more rain.

Another blast of arctic air invades the Mid-South as rain exits the area this evening. Wind chills Friday morning will be in the low to mid teens as winter reminds us that it isn’t over yet.

A steady stream of moisture continues to flow into the Mid-South tonight producing areas of heavy rain in much of Arkansas and West Tennessee with more to come tomorrow.

In this episode of the Breakdown, we explain what is causing the booms that people are hearing in the freezing cold temperatures.

A strong southerly flow will allow temperatures to continue to rise for the next few days. Rain chances are slim for now but will increase next week with a series of fronts entering the Mid-South.

Cold arctic air will keep a grip on the Mid-South for one more night before southerly winds usher in much warmer air for the next few days.

Snow Chances For Monday Night

Blog on Monday Night's snow potential

Forecast models are hinting at snow again in the Mid-South.

An upper level disturbance will move through the Mid-South tonight bringing a slight chance of flurries to the area overnight

A cold front brings clouds overnight a even colder air to end the week followed by two more disturbances that could bring snow to parts of the Mid-South.

A potent low pressure system will move through the area overnight and tomorrow bringing rain, a threat for storms, strong winds, and possibly snow.

Tennessee Gov.-elect Bill Lee is moving his inauguration to an indoor venue amid forecasts for weekend rain and thunderstorms

Temperatures will be like a roller coaster the next few days.By the end of the weekend, we take a big dip in temperatures.

High pressure brings a southerly flow for the next few days allowing for warm temperatures and increased rain chances later in the week. Then get ready for the coldest air of the season to arrive over the weekend.

Cold temperatures have returned and will remain in place for the next several days. The pattern is dry for now, but a system from the southwest will bring rain to start the weekend.

Shaking was felt throughout Washington County.

Clouds and rain finally move out allowing drier air to filter into the area, but it could be short lived.

A low pressure system moves across the Mid-South bringing more rain to the area overnight and tomorrow.

Mid-week Snow Potential

Winds will pick up this evening and especially overnight. Expect a mostly cloudy sky with just a stray shower through midnight. Temperatures will hold in the 50s.

Clouds clear as cold dry air filters into the Mid-South tonight but a temporary shift in winds from the south will make for a warmer weekend.

An earthquake centered in eastern Tennessee also was felt in three other states

A slow moving low pressures system will move east along the Gulf coast driving moisture in the Mid-South making for a rainy pattern to end the week.

A low-pressure system and cold front will bring rain to the Mid-South. The rain will build overnight tonight and last through the end of the week.