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Vicksburg Prepares for Historic 48-Foot Mississippi Flood

4/20/2025

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Major flooding looms over the Mississippi River, with Vicksburg bracing for levels to reach a staggering 48 feet. In response, emergency barricades and flood walls are being erected. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is set to test the Bonnet Carré Spillway, a crucial step to safeguard New Orleans from the impending deluge.

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Major flooding looms over the Mississippi River, with Vicksburg bracing for levels to reach a staggering 48 feet. In response, emergency barricades and flood walls are being erected. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is set to test the Bonnet Carré Spillway, a crucial step to safeguard New Orleans from the impending deluge.