Tennessee – Floodwaters along Riverside Drive in Memphis are expected to keep rising as a Spring Flood Warning stays in effect through early Saturday. Drivers, residents, and local businesses should brace for renewed downpours and the risk of minor river flooding, especially as Friday’s storms return with fresh intensity.
According to the National Weather Service Memphis, the Mississippi River at Memphis will remain above flood stage until at least Saturday morning. At 36 feet, water is edging into the Fullen Dock area, and nearby roads—including Riverside Drive—may become impassable. Officials urge the public not to drive through flooded areas or bypass barricades, as conditions can shift quickly. Stay alert for changing water levels, and watch for new advisories as rain and thunderstorms increase again Friday and Sunday.
Rain chances remain high Friday, with scattered thunderstorms possible into Sunday, keeping rivers swollen and roads slick. Memphis will see a high of 81°F Friday and 78°F Sunday, with showers and storms possible both days. Winds will shift northeast on Saturday, keeping conditions cooler and breezy into the weekend.
Preparedness tips: Charge devices, keep emergency supplies handy, and plan alternate travel routes. Use caution along riverbanks, and check weather.gov/memphis for updates. Minor flooding is forecast to subside by Saturday, but isolated showers linger into the new week.
5-Day Memphis Spring Forecast:
- Friday: Showers, thunderstorms likely, high 81°F
- Friday Night: Showers likely, low 65°F
- Saturday: Slight chance of showers, high 78°F
- Sunday: Showers, possible thunderstorms, high 76°F
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 87°F
