Vicksburg officials discuss rising Mississippi River levels

Vicksburg officials discuss rising Mississippi River levels

VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Vicksburg will hold a news conference will hold a news conference on the rising levels of the Mississippi River. Vicksburg leaders will be joined by the Warren County Emergency Management, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District. State Route 465 in Warren County will close due to flooding Officials plan to address the river's cu…

Warren County prepares for flooding - The Vicksburg Post

City of Vicksburg, Warren County, state and federal officials held a joint press conference Monday regarding impending flooding in areas around the county. Emergency teams from multiple agencies are working together to address public safety during the coming high water event. Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs, Jr. opened the conference. “The safety and well-being of our community remain our top priority,” he said. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicks…

Vicksburg leaders, emergency management officials urge preparation ahead of flooding - SuperTalk Mississippi

Vicksburg city leaders and an array of emergency management officials gathered Monday to provide an update on expected flooding and urge citizens to be prepared.  Mississippi River levels continue to rise, potentially reaching as high as 48.5 feet by April 20. The flood stage for Vicksburg is set at 43 feet, with levels already approaching that mark. The most recent major flood occurred in 2011 at just over 57 feet.  “Together, we’ve been workin…