The river reached what may be its highest point in Memphis of 47.85 feet (14.6 meters), less than the expected 48 feet, at 2 a.m., said Danny Gant, a National Weather Service meteorologist. It was at 47.76 feet at 3:45 p.m., according to the weather service's website.
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