…The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas…Mississippi…Tennessee…Missouri…
Mississippi River at Tunica Mhoon Landing
Mississippi River at Memphis
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 continues.
* WHERE…Mississippi River at Memphis.
* WHEN…Until Friday, February 28.
* IMPACTS…At 29.0 feet, In Arkansas, the evacuation route from
camps south of Hopefield Chute is cut off. Water is lapping at the
levee near Sulcer Road west of South Lake. River is touching the
levee at Blue Lake.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 6:00 PM CST Wednesday the stage was 26.7 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 29.0
feet by Sunday morning.
– Action stage is 28.0 feet.
– Flood stage is 34.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood