ESF #8 Reports

ESF-8 Mississippi River Valley Flooding 19 May 2011

The Mississippi River crest is slowly working south. USACE continues to monitor the crest southward down the Mississippi River and continues flood fighting measures throughout the Mississippi River and Tributaries (MR&T) system with increased focus on conditions in southern Louisiana. New Orleans is expected to remain at near the current level for the next two weeks. The River is forecast to fall below flood stage on May 27.

ESF-8 Mississippi River Valley Flooding 13 May 2011

The flood crest along the Mississippi is forecast to move slowly downstream towards New Orleans during the next three weeks. The White River, the Arkansas River, Big Black River are just a few major tributaries that may be impacted by the Mississippi main stem flooding. Interstate 40 west of Memphis between Hazen and Brinkley is closed in both directions due to the White River overflowing its banks. At this time there is no anticipated time for reopening the road.

ESF-8 Mississippi River Valley Flooding 12 May 2011

Historic Flooding Continues Along Mississippi. The crest of the Mississippi River is approaching and forecast to pass Helena, Arkansas, by early Thursday morning.