It will take days for major floodwaters to work their way south through the Mississippi. Flooding will persist through April.

After prolonged heavy rainfall upriver, Mississippi River nears flood stage in New Orleans. Corps begins levee checks and ...

From New Orleans to Morgan City, Louisiana is stepping up levee patrols and flood control efforts as the Mississippi River continues to rise.

Located at the southern end of La Crosse, the marshes and swamps around Goose Island are accessible by boat (follow the ...

The seeds of America's most destructive flood were planted the previous summer, but it shifted into higher gear this week in history. The staggering death toll and scope marked a turning point in the ...

Cities along the Mississippi River are closing their flood gates and preparing for water to continue to rise after four days ...

Cities along the Mississippi River are closing their floodgates and preparing for water to continue to rise after four days ...

Storms and subsequent flooding in Mississippi have damaged hundreds of homes, injured seven and killed one. The Mississippi River is expected to reach flood levels in the coming days, impacting ...

Fifth Louisiana Levee District President Reynold Minsky said he already has triggered the flood fight as Mississippi River rises.

The city of Vicksburg is under a state of emergency in response to the rising Mississippi River, which is expected to reach 47.5 feet, a moderate flood stage, around April 20.The flood wall at the ...

One of three final potential bridge locations, referred to as E-11-IV, would run through Plaquemine Point, which contains the ...

Additional rounds of torrential rain will continue to trigger widespread, life-threatening and catastrophic flash flooding ...