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Old 05-01-2011, 05:42 AM
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The Mississippi is now 6 feet above flood stage in Memphis. To top it off it is still raining as I write this and it rained all night. Here are some photos of the storm damage around the area here.

Mississippi River
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Old 05-01-2011, 05:46 AM
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I am saying prayers for all of you!
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Old 05-01-2011, 05:48 AM
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Oh man!! That's aweful. I'm so glad that when we moved here we didn't move to city that is by a river.
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Old 05-01-2011, 06:03 AM
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That huge tree !!! Wow ! So sorry. Nature really keeps us in check !
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thank you for sharing those pictures. May God watch over all of you.
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Stay safe. How sad. My prayers are with everyone there.
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Beautiful pictures of a serious disaster. Helps those of us who are not going through all this to remember our blessings. You all keep safe and know that we are all keeping those of you facing these storms in our prayers.
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How horrible. Mother Nature is having such a stormy spring. Please stay safe.
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