Vicksburg declares emergency as Mississippi River levels rise

Vicksburg under state of emergency as Mississippi River rises

Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs has declared a state of emergency in response to rising levels of the Mississippi River.

Vicksburg declares emergency as Mississippi River levels rise

VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs, Jr., declared a State of Emergency for the city due to rising river levels, which are projected to reach 48-feet by the weekend. Flaggs said he's been in contact with John Elfer, director of Warren County Emergency Management, and is monitoring updates on current and forecasted conditions for the Mississippi River. Swollen rivers are flooding towns in the US South after a prolonged de…

Rising Mississippi River prompts state of emergency declaration in Vicksburg - SuperTalk Mississippi

Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs has declared a state of emergency as the Mississippi River is projected to reach dangerous levels.  Flooding concerns were prompted when the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasted that river levels could reach 48 feet by the weekend and rise as high as 48.5 feet by April 20. Levels were just under 31 feet at the most recent reading late Monday morning. The flood stage for the Vicksburg is set at …

Flaggs declares state of emergency as river levels rise - The Vicksburg Post

Mayor George Flaggs Jr. has declared a state of emergency for the city of Vicksburg in response to rising water levels on the Mississippi River, which are expected to reach 48 feet by the weekend. The flood stage in Vicksburg is 43 feet. Flaggs said Monday the declaration comes after speaking with Warren County Emergency Management Director John Elfer. Flaggs said the city and county are continuing to monitor river conditions as updates and new …