…The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Flood
Advisory for the following rivers in Mississippi…Tennessee…
Arkansas…Missouri…
Mississippi River at Memphis
Mississippi River Above Tiptonville
For the Lower Mississippi River…including Tiptonville,
Caruthersville, Osceola, Memphis, Tunica Mhoon Landing, Helena…
elevated river levels are forecast.
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE…Mississippi River above Tiptonville.
* WHEN…From this morning to Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS…At 36.0 feet, In Missouri, most fields around Robinson
Lake in Pemiscot County are covered by flood water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 36.7 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall to 24.5 feet Monday,
May 05.
– Action stage is 34.0 feet.
– Flood stage is 37.0 feet.
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood