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...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Tennessee... North Fork Obion River near Martin ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Tennessee... Obion River near Obion For the Obion River...including Martin, Obion, Bogota...Moderate flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...North Fork Obion River near Martin.

* WHEN...Until late this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, Residents in the community of Rives should complete necessary flood precautions. Evacuations may be required. Extensive cropland flooding is occurring near the river in northeast Obion County and the northwest portion of Weakley County. Equipment and livestock should be moved to higher ground.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 20.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:00 AM CST Tuesday was 21.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling to 7.3 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: OBION, TN ... WEAKLEY, TN

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at weather.gov/memphis. The next statement will be issued as needed.