President Lyndon Johnson even flew out from Washington, D.C., to survey the destruction and pledge all necessary assistance to flood-ravaged communities.

A wet and rainy week is expected in Mississippi and there's a marginal risk of isolated severe storms and possible tornadoes.

Runoff from that rain is just now surging through the lowest portion of the Mississippi River and is leading to moderate to high flood levels in some areas, including Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

This is just below the flood stage of 17 feet, and far from a record, but it’s the highest water level in New Orleans since 2020, and comes amid a four-year drought in the Mississippi River Basin.

At least 9 million people in the nation's upper Midwest region are under red flag warnings on Monday, including residents of ...

as the Mississippi River nears flood stage, Monday ... filling shoes and sending spectators home or to higher ground. In recent weeks, the rising water levels have led to a good fishing environment.

Flooding can be a major issue for homes near the Gulf Coast or Mississippi River. Homeowners insurance doesn't cover damage caused by floodwaters. You'll need to buy a flood insurance policy to ...

It supports agriculture and industry, and is home to more ... news release. Flooding hasn’t been a problem along the Minnesota stretch of the Mississippi this year. But the river faces other ...

When the Pearl River reached 36.67 feet in Jackson in the flood of 2020, 636 homes were impacted in Hinds, Madison and Rankin counties, according to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency.