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Memphis residents urged to evacuate as floodwaters rise
Coast Guard closed a five mile Mississippi River section to protect Caruthersville Missouri and warned for eight days of possible traffic bans while Memphis police go door to door urging about 950 Memphis and 135 Shelby County homes to evacuate. Shelters open. Crest expected Wednesday at 48 feet, near Memphis record of 48.7 feet set in 1937.
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