Mississippi River at 0.3 feet at Vicksburg River gauge in Mississippi
10/6/2023 1:48:14 AM
CATEGORIES:
Business & Industry
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Warren County, MS
Vicksburg, MS
Start Date: 10/5/2023
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The Mississippi River was 0.3 feet at Vicksburg River gauge, but ought to be at 20 feet. Barges can usually be loaded to a draft of 12 feet, but with the low water, drafts were being limited to 10 feet to avoid groundings.
WLBT Online (Jackson, Miss.), Oct 5, 2023
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