River will likely reach near-record of 48 feet
(NEWSER) - The Mississippi River could crest as soon as 7pm tonight in Memphis, an earlier forecast than previous predictions . Even so, Mayor AC Wharton tells CBS News , "we're ready for it." Door-to-door warnings alerted residents to evacuate over the weekend, and patrols have been stepped up to prevent looting in abandoned areas, the AP reports. One National Weather Service forecaster expects the river to crest at or near 48 feet. The record, set in 1937, is 48.7 feet. More»
