MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Three school systems remain closed and dozens of roads are shut down in west Tennessee after days of soaking rain caused rivers to rise and flooded homes, businesses, fields, docks and parks.
Schools in Hardeman, Hardin and McNairy counties were closed Tuesday due to flooding concerns. Homes and businesses have been affected there and throughout west Tennessee after several inches of rain fell last week.
Water rescues have taken place in several counties. News outlets report that in Decatur County, residents have been unable to return to homes because of high water.
The Tennessee River in Savannah is cresting at the third-highest level in recorded history. The Mississippi River in Memphis is predicted to crest at 41 feet on March 6, making it the fourth-highest crest for the waterway there.
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