Mississippi River Floods Memphis Tennessee, Bad.

Memphis area may be flooded for MANY weeks!
1,111 people with homes in low-lying areas have been told to evacuate. Emergency workers handed out bright yellow fliers Friday in English and Spanish that read, "Evacuate!!! Your property is in danger right now."
The Mississippi River is expected to crest at 48 feet - just under the 48.7-foot record set in 1937 - on Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service. On Sunday morning, the Mississippi had already reached 47.3 feet.

Downtown Memphis area streets near the river already are underwater, according to the weather service. They say the river may not fall below flood stage until June!