Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis. The next statement will be issued as needed.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi...Arkansas...Tennessee...Missouri... Mississippi River at Tunica Mhoon Landing Mississippi River Above Tiptonville Mississippi River at Caruthersville Mississippi River at Osceola For the Lower Mississippi River...including Tiptonville, Caruthersville, Osceola, Tunica Mhoon Landing...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 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 40.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 40.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 41.8 feet Friday morning. - Flood stage is 37.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood