The Mississippi River is predicted to crest next week. River levels have already topped flood stages from Greenville to Natchez. President Barack Obama declares 11 Mississippi counties disaster areas. Those counties are: Adams, Bolivar, Claiborne, Coahoma, DeSoto, Issaquena, Jefferson, Tunica, Warren, Washington and Wilkinson. |  |
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Vicksburg- After months, officials say the city is rebuilding.
JACKSON - Some businesses affected are on S. President, S. Farish and Sidney Streets.
JACKSON - Here in the metro, all eyes are on the Pearl River.
BRANDON - Even a little water can cause a lot of problems in your home.
BRANDON - About five houses in the Windchase subdivision were damaged from flood waters.
JACKSON - In some areas, the water was chest deep.
Ridgeland-Some evacuees got a chance to look inside their homes.
Tropical Depression Lee forced many residents out of their homes.
Neighbors helping neighbors after the Mighty Mississippi Flood.
The Warren County Emergency Management Director tells us they have more than 200 homes affected by the flood. Of those homes, approximately 60-percent were severely damaged.
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MISSISSIPPI - Severe weather and a high profile hate crime made headlines
Louisiana Company Hired to Fix Levee Seepage
Vicksburg- The U.S. Army corps of engineers hired a Louisiana company to fix levee problems from the historic flood
Jackson Businesses Prepare For Flooding
JACKSON - Some businesses affected are on S. President, S. Farish and Sidney Streets.
Residents Worry About Flooding
JACKSON - Here in the metro, all eyes are on the Pearl River.
Carpet Cleaning Businesses Booming
BRANDON - Even a little water can cause a lot of problems in your home.
Some Flooded Residents Blame City
BRANDON - About five houses in the Windchase subdivision were damaged from flood waters.
Red Cross Helps Flood Victims
JACKSON - In some areas, the water was chest deep.
Some Flood Victims Are Still Struggling
The Warren County Emergency Management Director tells us they have more than 200 homes affected by the flood. Of those homes, approximately 60-percent were severely damaged.
Slow Recovery For Businesses After The Flood
It’s been more than two months since a historic flood threatened communities in Mississippi. The waters have receded, but some areas are still struggling to rebound.
Health Concerns After Historic Flood
The recent flood is causing many people in Vicksburg to worry about their health. A local health clinic is reporting a 20-percent increase in patients since the historic flood began in May.
Extension Granted to National Flood Insurance Program's Proof of Loss Filing Period
CLINTON, Miss.—Mississippi flood policyholders insured through the National Flood Insurance Program and affected by the April and May flooding of the Mississippi River and its tributaries have been granted a 30 day extension to the deadline for filing a proof of loss statement with their insurer.
Funding For Flood Recovery Work Could Be Moved From Other Corps Studies And Projects
Vicksburg, Miss. - July 7, 2011 - The Mississippi Valley Division continues to assess damages and prioritize repairs to the Mississippi River and Tributaries (MR&T) System in the aftermath of historic Mississippi River flooding that broke flow elevation records at many locations.
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