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NOAA raises Memphis flood crest prediction to 48 feet

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has revised its flood level projections for the Mississippi, indicating that the Memphis area could see a near- record breaking level of 48 feet by May 10.

This revised chart was published by NOAA at 3:55 CDT today (May 2).

Flood projection

Flood projection from NOAA- Memphis Data Highlighted

River stage is expected at 46.5 feet by Saturday, and 48.0 feet by May 10.  THIS IS SERIOUS STUFF, FOLKS!

I have provided links in the immediately preceding posts, but here is the main link you MUST BOOKMARK and MONITOR FREQUENTLY:

Shelby County’s Emergency Preparedness site http://www.staysafeshelby.us/

Local news media, and Twitter (#memflood)  offer up to the minute coverage of flood conditions.

Be Safe My Friends!

Rodney Baber Park

Ball fields at Rodney Baber Park Inundated with flood waters

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Mid-south highway condition resources

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Even though  the winter storm seems to have  passed on through,  It wouldn’t hurt to check these resources for highway conditions if you are planning to travel in the Mid-South

Arkansas Road Conditons   http://www.arkansashighways.com/Road/mapopt.htm Map of road conditions throughout the state.  Road and travel conditions numbers: 1 (501) 569 2374 or 1 (800) 245 1672

Tennessee Road Conditions   http://ww2.tdot.state.tn.us/tsw/smartmap.htm Interactive map with traffic camera locations and road conditions.  Road condition phone numbers: 1 (800) 342 3258; 1 (800) 858 6349

Mississippi Traffic  http://www.mstraffic.com/ interactive, with camera locations, welcome stations, etc.– does not give actual road conditions, but rates traffic flow on a color coded scale (Google style) of slow to fast, and provides click-on hazard reports.