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Mississippi River Crests Not Expected to Cause Flooding

New forecasts show the Mississippi River is unlikely to cause major flooding as it crests during coming weeks in Mississippi and Louisiana. Readings Monday showed the river is slightly above the 41-foot flood stage at the Tunica River Park in …

Forecast: Low Chance of Major Floods in Nebraska and Iowa

A repeat of last year’s massive flooding along the Missouri River appears unlikely in Iowa and Nebraska. The National Weather Service issued flooding forecasts this week, and said that the mild winter has lowered the state’s risk. If the weather …