Just last week, the Army Corps of Engineers conducted a test opening of the spillway in Norco, about 33 miles upriver from ...

Officials are inspecting the levees daily in New Orleans metro as the Mississippi River continues to rise. Why it matters: ...

The Mississippi River is cresting earlier and slightly lower than expected, with no immediate plans to open the Bonnet Carré ...

The Mississippi River crested above flood stage on Monday, April 28 in Vicksburg. The National Weather Service (NWS) expects ...

Researchers say drought, sea level rise, severe storms and dredging are partly to blame for the increased in frequency and ...

The Mississippi River's rise is prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to test run the Bonnet Carre Spillway. Current ...

The Mississippi River is considered the most endangered in the U.S. due to uncertainty over the Federal Emergency Management ...

The break, known as Neptune Pass, has grown so large it is comparable to the 10th-largest river in North America and the ...

Coastal advocates and agencies are keeping a close eye on the Mississippi River because major flooding can kill or damage ...

The list calls attention to the threats rivers face and prioritizes those for which the public can influence policies that affect their well-being.

The Mississippi River is considered the most endangered in the U.S. due to uncertainty over the Federal Emergency Management ...