Of all the levees, gates and walls keeping the Mississippi River in place across the length of America’s spine, Old River ...

This map shows points that have a 50% or greater chance of flooding during that time, and purple indicates areas that at risk of major or record-setting flooding.

In Greenville, Mississippi, the river is expected to crest at 52.5 feet on April 22. Power outages and business shutdowns are anticipated as water threatens ports and grain terminals.

The vast Mississippi River—the second longest river in North America—swirls through a number of U.S. states and has been swelling in recent weeks. That may continue, experts say.

A geologist's vibrant maps reveal how the Mississippi River has wandered across its valley, making it look like a colorful, winding serpent. These maps, created by Harold Fisk in 1944, document ...

Mississippi River water levels are plummeting to an all-time low this week at Memphis in the wake of a sweltering summer and ongoing drought – setting a record for the second consecutive year ...

MINNEAPOLIS -- National weather officials say flooding along the Mississippi River this spring could be the worst seen since 2001. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Thursday ...

This map shows the area where sediment dredged when the river is deepened and from later maintenance dredging will be used to build wetlands. The Corps estimate the initial dredging will create ...

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5.-The controversy between Chicago and St. Louis over the pollution of the Mississippi River by the Illinois drainage canal turns on the old question as to how long a distance it ...