This week the Mississippi River is expected to rise historic levels, leaving thousands of families from Arkansas to Tennessee with no option other than to evacuate their homes. River levels could reach as high s 48 feet, just short of breaking records dating back to the Great Mississippi flood of 1927, a disaster that killed thousands.
“Right now, it seems flooding is mostly related to uninhabited areas, but as the waters of the Wolf, the Loosahatchie, and Nonconnah Creek could rise with additional rainfall, we must alert nearby residents to the dangers,” said Memphis Mayor AC Wharton.
Memphis officials said today that around 1,300 families have been told to evacuate their homes, and 370 people are already staying in shelters.
In Louisiana, officials, residents and volunteers made advanced preparations, like piling up sandbags, and will now wait to see if their state’s network of levees withstands waters that are expected to reach 25 feet deep and spill over seven parishes.
I can’t believe this happening right now specially after we witnessed Alabama’s tornado devastation. I only hope for the residents safety and pray that all this gets better soon.
To view the entire coverage of the Mississippi Floods visit abc.com .
