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How big was the Mississippi River flood of 2011?

How big was the Mississippi River flood of 2011?

The Flood of 2011 set new record stages at Vicksburg and Natchez. The peak streamflow at Vicksburg, 2,310,000 cubic feet per second (65,000 m 3 /s), exceeded both the estimated peak streamflow of the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927, 2,278,000 cu ft/s (64,500 m 3 /s), and the measured peak streamflow of the 1937 flood,…

Is the Big Black River closed in Vicksburg?

Near Vicksburg, Highway 465 in Warren and Issaquena counties was closed on May 3 due to high flood waters. North-south access to and from Vicksburg was cut off for more than two weeks. U.S. Highway 61 between Vicksburg and Port Gibson was closed by backwater flooding along the Big Black River on May 12; it reopened June 1.

Where are the casinos in Vicksburg, MS located?

The hotel portion of the casinos are located on adjacent, low-lying land, and began to flood with the rising waters, some up to 6 feet. Near Vicksburg, Highway 465 in Warren and Issaquena counties was closed on May 3 due to high flood waters. North-south access to and from Vicksburg was cut off for more than two weeks.

Where did the Mississippi River flood in Arkansas?

Interstate 40, connecting Memphis and Little Rock, experienced flooding west of Memphis along the White River between Hazen and Brinkley, where lanes in both directions were closed. Brinkley itself also experienced flooding. Eight people died in Arkansas as a result of flooding.

Where was the most severe flood in 2017?

The flood of March 2017 was the most severe in recent memory, with new record flood levels set along the Logan River at Beaudesert, and Maclean Bridge. Along the Albert River a new record was set at Bromfleet while Beenleigh experienced its highest flood since 1887.

When was the most recent flood in Logan?

Historical flooding in Logan Records of large floods in the Logan and Albert Rivers extend back as far as 1887, and since then there have been several major flood events. The flood of March 2017 was the most severe in recent memory, with new record

What is the current flood level in Waterford?

Quantitative flood forecasts are issued for Waterford when the level is likely to exceed 6.0 metres (minor flood level). The Logan City Council and Scenic Rim Regional Council are able to provide further information on flooding in your area of the Logan and Albert River catchments.

Who was in charge of Mississippi during the 1927 flood?

In only ten days, one million acres of land across the Mississippi Delta Region were immersed under water at least 10 feet deep. In April 1927, Herbert Hoover, Commerce Secretary, was appointed as the official to lead the rescue and relief efforts. He coordinated efforts to rescue 330,000 people from rooftops and other high places.

Where was the worst flooding in the Ohio River basin?

The map shows that significantly large amounts of precipitation in the Ohio River basin that resulted in the worst of the flooding being below confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi. Louisiana, which experienced the worst of the flood was actually in a major drought.