…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois…Missouri…Kentucky…
Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau…Thebes…Hickman… and New
Madrid
.Minor to major flooding continues along the Mississippi River from
Cape Girardeau downstream to New Madrid. At Cape Girardeau to
Thebes, the water levels are now falling, and the river will fall
below flood stage at both locations on Saturday. At New Madrid, the
forecast crest has risen slightly.
For the Mississippi River…including Cape Girardeau, Thebes,
Hickman, New Madrid…Minor to Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau.
* WHEN…Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS…At 32.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs. The Mississippi
River backs into several creeks producing flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 11:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 32.7 feet.
– Forecast…The river will fall below flood stage just after
midnight tonight.
– Flood stage is 32.0 feet.