Flood Warning issued April 7 at 11:41AM CDT until April 13 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri…Illinois…Kentucky…

Mississippi River at Thebes affecting Scott and Alexander
Counties.

Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau affecting Perry, Union, Cape
Girardeau, Alexander, Jackson and Scott Counties.

Mississippi River at New Madrid affecting New Madrid, Mississippi
and Fulton Counties.

Mississippi River near Hickman affecting Fulton County.

..Very heavy rainfall ranging from 6 to 12 inches fell across the
Mississippi River basin over the past week. This will keep river
levels elevated for the next week and beyond. Minor flooding is
occurring at Cape Girardeau and Thebes, while major flooding is
forecast at Hickman, and moderate flooding at New Madrid.

* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau.

* WHEN…Until early Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS…At 36.0 feet, The flood gate on Themis Street closes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 11:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 33.5 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 35.0
feet early Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood
stage Saturday evening.
– Flood stage is 32.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood