…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Missouri…Kentucky…
Mississippi River at New Madrid affecting Mississippi, New Madrid
and Fulton Counties.
Mississippi River near Hickman affecting Fulton County.
For the Mississippi River…including Cape Girardeau, Thebes,
Hickman, New Madrid…Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE…Mississippi River at New Madrid.
* WHEN…Until further notice.
* IMPACTS…At 38.0 feet, Heavy agricultural damage begins.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 11:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 39.7 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:00 AM CDT Saturday was 39.8 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall to 35.7 feet
Tuesday, April 22.
– Flood stage is 34.0 feet.