| 48.5 |
This flood will exceed the highest stage on record. |
| 43.0 |
The flood gate on North Main Street closes. |
| 42.0 |
Many homes in the Cape Girardeau area are affected and evacuations may be required. Over 100,000 acres is flooded. Numerous roads are closed. |
| 38.0 |
The flood gate at Broadway closes. |
| 36.0 |
The flood gate on Themis Street closes. |
| 32.0 |
Minor flooding occurs. The Mississippi River backs into several creeks producing flooding. |
| 29.0 |
The area north of the Little River Diversion Channel begins to flood. |
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