Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:56AM CDT until April 23 at 3:24PM 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,
Caruthersville, Memphis, Helena…Minor flooding is forecast.

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

* WHERE…Mississippi River above Tiptonville.

* WHEN…Until Wednesday, April 23.

* 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 Wednesday the stage was 42.1 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:00 AM CDT Wednesday was 42.2 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to a crest of 42.1
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
Wednesday, April 23.
– Flood stage is 37.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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