5 May 2011

Corps of Engineers working to ensure safety of levees

MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 5, 2011 – The Memphis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, continues to monitor flooding on the Lower Mississippi River and is coordinating their floodfighting operations with all stakeholders to ensure the integrity of the Mississippi River and Tributaries project.

4 May 2011

Work continues to complete floodway operation

SIKESTON, MO., May 4, 2011 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers expects to open the final crevasse in the levee Birds Point-New Madrid Floodway Project levee soon.

25 Apr 2011

Corps of Engineers raises floodfight response to Phase II

MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 25, 2011 – The Memphis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, initiated Phase II floodfighting activities at 7 a.m. on April 24 due to high Ohio and Mississippi river stages.

20 Apr 2011

Corps of Engineers activates Phase I floodfight for second time

MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 20, 2011 – For a second time this spring, the Memphis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has initiated a Phase I floodfight in the northern portion of their area of responsibility due to high Mississippi and Ohio River stages.

24 Mar 2011

Mississippi River Commission schedules high-water inspection trip

Memphis, Tenn., March 24, 2011 -- The Mississippi River Commission (MRC) will conduct the Memphis District portion of its annual high-water inspection trip on the Mississippi River April 11-12, 2011.