Water levels on portions of the Mississippi and lower Ohio rivers have dropped low enough to significantly hinder shipping across the inland waterway system. This marks the third year in four that drought has been extensive and long-lasting enough in the Mississippi Basin to disrupt normal tug and barge operations.

A north Mississippi casino is closed because Mississippi River flooding is partially covering its access road. Local media report the Fitz Casino in Tunica County closed Sunday at the behest of county emergency managers. The casino says on its Facebook ...

The flood forecast for the Mississippi River at Lock and Dam 15, Rock Island, was holding at 18 feet as of Friday night. The rain forecast for the weekend is expected to be spread out, which means it will have less impact on the flooded Mississippi.

The city reimburses residents who install gardens, rain barrels, and other methods that retain stormwater and decrease the risk of flooding.