A look at some rivers that have caused deadly flooding in the nation's midsection and when they are expected to crest:
Missouri
Meramec River: Expected to crest early Saturday at 40 feet, 26 feet above flood stage, at Valley Park.
Current River: Expected to crest Friday at 26.5 feet, 13.5 feet above flood stage, at Doniphan.
Mississippi River: Expected to crest Sunday at 44.3 feet, 12.3 feet above flood stage, at Cape Girardeau.
Illinois
Big Muddy River: Expected to crest Friday evening at 36.5 feet, 16.5 feet above flood stage, at Plumfield.
Mississippi River: Expected to crest Saturday at 38.5 feet, 11.5 feet above flood stage, at Chester.
Arkansas
Black River: Expected to crest Thursday at 29.7 feet, 15.7 feet above flood stage, at Black Rock.
Spring River: Expected to crest Friday at 27 feet, 12 feet above flood stage, at Batesville.
Indiana
East Fork White River: Expected to crest Saturday at 35.2 feet, 15.2 feet above flood stage, at Riverdale.
SOURCE: National Weather Service
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