Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 11:54AM CDT until April 28 at 2:30AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 24, 2025 - 9:54am
Expires:
April 25, 2025 - 10:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Missouri...Arkansas...Tennessee...
Mississippi River at Caruthersville
For the Lower Mississippi River...including Tiptonville,
Caruthersville, Osceola, Memphis, Tunica Mhoon Landing, Helena...
Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River at Caruthersville.
* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 35.0 feet, Grounds of the riverboat factory north of
Caruthersville, Missouri are flooding. Park on the riverbank at
Caruthersville is beginning to go underwater. In Tennessee, Barr
Road is under two feet of water in places and evacuations are very
difficult. Most unprotected farm land near the river and portions
of Highway 104 in western Dyer County are impacted.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 34.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 32.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis.
The next statement will be issued as needed.
Area Description:
Mississippi, AR; Pemiscot, MO; Dyer, TN; Lake, TN; Lauderdale, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN