...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky...Missouri...Illinois... Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau...Thebes and New Madrid .Moderate flooding continues along the Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau, Thebes, and New Madrid. At Cape Girardeau and Thebes, the river is now forecast to crest late next week. At New Madrid, the river is forecast to begin falling slowly from its current stage, falling below flood stage Thursday, March 28. The Flood Warning continues for the Mississippi River at Cape Girardeau * until further notice. * At 10:30 AM Tuesday the stage was 37.5 feet. * Flood Stage is 32.0 feet. * Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river will continue rising to near 40.5 feet by early Thursday, March 28 then begin falling. * Impact...At 42.0 Feet...Several homes and structures in southern Cape Girardeau County may be inundated or cut off due to backwater flooding from the Diversion Channel. Evacuations may be required. Thousands of acres are flooded. Numerous roads are closed both along the Mississippi River and due to backwater flooding. &&
