Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:31AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri…Tennessee…

Mississippi River Above Tiptonville

For the Lower Mississippi River…including Tiptonville…Minor
flooding is forecast.

* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE…Mississippi River above Tiptonville.

* WHEN…Until further notice.

* IMPACTS…At 43.0 feet, In Tennessee, Cates Landing-New Markham
Road is flooded just east of Pea Ridge Road, making evacuation
difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 11:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 41.8 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 42.5
feet Sunday morning. It will then remain fairly steady before
starting a slow fall by the middle of next week.
– Flood stage is 37.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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