Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 11, 2011 -- One day after the cresting of the Mississippi River, neighborhoods remain inaccessable. This new development along Highway 51 is totally submerged. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Neighborhood flooding following the cresting of the Mississippi River. There is waste floating everywhere the river has flooded, making roads unsafe even after the water level drops. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 --This neighborhood located on the south side of Memphis is inaccessible due to flooding. The Mississippi River crested a few hours earlier. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 9, 2011 -- This neighborhood is extensively flooded and the Mississippi River has not yet crested. Everyone was asked to evacuate. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 12, 2011 -- This home is still surrounded by flood water. The Mississippi River crested 36 hours before. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 10, 2011 -- Neighborhood flooding following the cresting of the Mississippi River. This neighborhood, south of downtown, has extensive flooding, displacing many residents. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 12, 2011 -- As the water begins to recede, the debris carried into the roadways becomes the next obstacle. It will be several days before even the more heavily used roadways are safe for travel. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding - Memphis, Tenn. , May 11, 2011 -- One day after the cresting of the Mississippi River, neighborhoods remain inaccessable. This new development along Highway 51 is totally submerged. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

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Title: Mississippi River flooding

Production Date: 05/11/2011

Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 11, 2011 -- One day after the cresting of the Mississippi River, neighborhoods remain inaccessable. This new development along Highway 51 is totally submerged. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo

City/State: Memphis, TN

Disaster Types: Flooding

Categories: Miscellaneous
Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

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11/05/2011

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The U.S. National Archives

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