Swollen Mississippi defeats another levee
WINFIELD, Mo. - The swollen Mississippi River burst another levee Tuesday, submerging farmland and threatening a residential area whose occupants had already moved out in anticipation of a flood.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2008 U.S. Midwest Flood Source:(AP)
2008-06-24
Forecaster: End is near to Mississippi River rise
LOUISIANA, Mo. - The water is still well above the banks of the upper Mississippi River, but residents of both flooded towns and those protected by levees and sandbags can see an ending: The river is cresting.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2008 U.S. Midwest Flood Source:(AP)
2008-06-23
Levees hold back cresting Mississippi River
CAHOKIA, Illinois (Reuters) - Walls and levees held back the cresting Mississippi River on Sunday as requests for government aid poured in from homeowners and businesses swamped by the worst Midwest flooding in 15 years.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama John McCain George W. Bush Activities:2008 U.S. Midwest Flood
2008-06-22
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