| May 11, 2011 | 3 |
The Mississippi River crested in Memphis at
nearly 48 feet yesterday -- not quite surpassing its all-time record
set in 1937, but still soaking low-lying areas with enough water to
require a massive cleanup. The upper Mississippi basin has been
experiencing near-record flooding for weeks now. Across Missouri,
Illinois, Kentucky, and Arkansas, heavy rains have left the ground
saturated and rivers swollen. At the same time as recovery begins in
Memphis, residents of Louisiana are working to prepare themselves for
the massive amounts of water heading their way -- experts estimate that
as many as three million acres may become submerged in the next few
days. Collected below are images of the recent floods and those who are
coping with this disaster. [35 photos]
