…The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Flood
Advisory for the following rivers in Missouri…Tennessee…
Mississippi River Above Tiptonville
For the Lower Mississippi River…including Tiptonville,
Caruthersville, Osceola, Memphis, Tunica Mhoon Landing, Helena…
elevated river levels are forecast.
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE…Mississippi River above Tiptonville.
* WHEN…From this evening until further notice.
* IMPACTS…At 35.0 feet, In Tennessee, a large section of Lake
County Tennessee Road 79 is flooded near the levee. Most fields
and pastures south of Stewart, Missouri, are covered by flood
water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 8:00 PM CST Sunday the stage was 31.9 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 35.0
feet early Friday afternoon.
– Action stage is 34.0 feet.
– Flood stage is 37.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood