Drought watch for the Mississippi River
7/26/2023 12:42:47 PM
CATEGORIES:
Business & Industry
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Tourism & Recreation
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Arkansas
Iowa
Illinois
Kentucky
Louisiana
Minnesota
Missouri
Mississippi
Tennessee
Wisconsin
Start Date: 7/25/2023
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The Army Corps of Engineers initiated a drought watch for the Mississippi River and was closely monitoring water levels as drought persisted. Flooding was an issue in April, but the lack of rain since then has the corps making sure that there was adequate water in the lock channels for ships to pass.
KTTC-TV Rochester (Minn.), July 25, 2023
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