MEMPHIS — 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.
Mississippi crests at Memphis at nearly 48 feet
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 | 8:22 a.m. CDT;
updated 9:54 a.m. CDT, Tuesday, May 10, 2011
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