07-04-2025
Two Memphis-area attractions are closed after record breaking rainfall
As the Mid-South recovers from five days of severe weather and heavy rainfall, some Memphis-area attractions are closed, dealing with floodwaters and repairs from the storms.
The National Civil Right's Museum, located in the South Main area of Downtown Memphis, has closed its doors Sunday and Monday for repairs, according to a bulletin on its website.
Shelby Farms Park shut its gates on Sunday, April 6 due to "extreme flooding," according to their Facebook page. The Sunday closure followed an early closure on Saturday due to "rising water levels and continued rainfall."
The park announced they would have a delayed opening on Monday to "allow operation teams to assess conditions" at Shelby Farms.
Between Wednesday and Sunday, NWS Memphis recorded 14.07 inches of rain in East Memphis. Here's what it recorded across the Mid-South during that time period:
Memphis International Airport: 12.35 inches of rain
West Memphis: 10 inches of rain
Jonesboro, Arkansas: 8.75 inches of rain
Blytheville, Arkansas: 8.41 inches of rain
Tupelo, Mississippi: 2.66 inches of rain
Commercial Appeal reporter Lucas Finton contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: National Civil Right's Museum, Shelby Farms Park closed after rain
