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Evacuations in Memphis as River Nears Crest

Evacuations in Memphis as River Nears Crest

Officials are warning residents in low-lying areas to leave, as the Mississippi River approached a crest Monday.

 

River flooding starting to "wrap arms" around Memphis

Memphis area residents were warned on Saturday that they should not be fooled by sunny skies because the Mississippi River was gradually starting to "wrap its arms" around the city and rise to record levels.

 

Massive flooding across South, Midwest

Massive flooding across South, Midwest

An engorged Mississippi river spilled out onto huge swaths of farmland in the American South and Midwest on Wednesday, prompting massive flooding from Minnesota to Louisiana.

 

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