Mississippi River crests in Memphis at nearly 48 feet

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 | 12:14 p.m. CDT; updated 1:31 p.m. CDT, Tuesday, May 10, 2011

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Mississippi River crested in Memphis at nearly 48 feet on Tuesday, falling inches short of its all-time record but still soaking low-lying areas with enough water to require a massive cleanup.

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