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As a result, the Tigris is more subject to catastrophic flooding than the Euphrates. Annual flooding usually results in the Tigris rising from 4Â½ to 9 feet, with a record rise of 27 feet in 1954.
Nile/ Euphrates/ Tigris Rivers: These are the three major rivers running through North Africa and Southwest Asia. The Nile river flows north, and the Tigris and Euphrates rivers begin in the mountains of Turkey and flow southeast.The Jordan river is a fourth and smaller river in the area as well.ile/ Euphrates/ Tigris Rivers: These are the three major rivers running through North Africa and Southwest Asia. The Nile river flows north, and the Tigris and Euphrates rivers begin in the mountains of Turkey and flow southeast.