Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 12:18PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 12, 2025 - 10:18am
Expires:
April 13, 2025 - 10:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Arkansas...Mississippi...Tennessee...
Mississippi River at Memphis
Mississippi River at Osceola
Mississippi River at Helena
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Arkansas...Mississippi...Tennessee...Missouri...
Mississippi River at Tunica Mhoon Landing
Mississippi River at Caruthersville
Mississippi River Above Tiptonville
For the Lower Mississippi River...including Tiptonville,
Caruthersville, Osceola, Memphis, Tunica Mhoon Landing, Helena...
Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mississippi River above Tiptonville.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* 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 12:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 42.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:00 PM CDT Saturday was 42.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 42.5
feet tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 37.0 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:
New Madrid, MO; Pemiscot, MO; Lake, TN
Forcast Office:
NWS Memphis TN
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