The Mississippi River was approaching levels it has not reached in over 70 years as it rolled through here on Monday, attracting a festive crowd of spectators to its banks but also sending residents out of their homes in some parts of the city as the river shoved its tributaries aside to make way. By Tuesday morning, the level of the Mississippi is expected to reach 48 feet, which is 14 feet above flood stage, said Susan Buchanan of the National Weather Service. It will stay at or near this level for several days before receding as the crest moves downriver. (read more)
