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Hannibal's Floodgates Coming Out [Video + Photo Gallery]

Wes Mitchell — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:15:15 +0000

(Hannibal, Mo)—Hannibal’s five floodgates are being removed. Efforts began at approximately 7:30 this morning to remove the floodgates that have been in place for the past three weeks. The Mississippi River level dropped below the 19 feet mark Monday in Hannibal, and is predicted to continue falling to just above technical flood stage of 16 [...]

Champ Clark Bridge in Louisiana Reopens

Jeffrey Dorsey — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 11:50:06 +0000

Water has receded from U.S. 54 on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River at the Champ Clark Bridge, and IDOT and MoDOT crews opened the road to traffic just a few minutes ago. The bridge was closed last week due to flooding from the Mississippi River. MO 79 south of Hannibal opened earlier this [...]

Memorial Lantern Float in Hannibal is a Memorial Day Weekend Tradition

Kurt Parsons — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:34:01 +0000

Saturday evening, the public is invited to attend the 5th annual Memorial Lantern Float. This event is a ceremonial release of lanterns into the Mississippi from Nipper Park as symbols of the universal hope for peace, open to all regardless of religion or background. Jim O’Donnell of the James O’Donnell Funeral Home, the Memorial Lantern [...]

Drastic Temperature Changes and Lots More Rain On the Horizon

Deron Johnson — Wed, 01 May 2013 21:48:13 +0000

As I write this, it’s mostly sunny and 83 degrees on Wednesday afternoon. Don’t get used to it. A drastic cold front will be sweeping across the area and some forecast models indicate the area could get upwards of four inches of rain over the next couple of days. Highs tomorrow are only expected to [...]

Quincy Riverfront Flood [Photo Gallery]

Deron Johnson — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:24:20 +0000

Various scenes around the Quincy riverfront on Friday afternoon, April 19. Memorial Bridge has been closed. Bayview Bridge is handling both westbound and eastbound traffic. The Mississippi River has risen dramatically over the last couple of days and is expected to crest Sunday, April 21. [button href="/monroe-city-storm-damage-photo-gallery/" title="Photos of Monroe City Storm Damage" align="center"]

High Water Coming on the Mississippi River [updated]

Bill Shuler — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:34:50 +0000

(UNDATED)—High water is on the way along the Mississippi River. The National Weather Service says the Mississippi will crest Tuesday at Hannibal at 26.3 feet—just over ten feet above technical flood stage. The National Weather Service says the forecast is heavily dependent on the exact amount of rain over the next 36 hours. They caution [...]

Run-Off Rain Better Than Nothing

Jeffrey Dorsey — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:57:04 +0000

I was having lunch the other day when I overheard a conversation about the heavy rain we were getting. The person next to me was mentioning how we really needed this rain and how this could be a “million dollar” rainfall for the farmers in the area. Well, she was partly right. The rain was definitely needed [...]

The Illinois River to the Rescue?

Jeffrey Dorsey — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 11:20:24 +0000

Well, it’s been a few weeks since I mentioned the low levels of the Mississippi River being a problem for shipping especially south of the St. Louis area. It’s so bad that the Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing rock blasting in the channel of the river south of the Gateway City. The hope was [...]

The Mississippi River Can't Borrow from the Missouri River Right Now

Jeffrey Dorsey — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:55:00 +0000

As long as the weather remains mild traffic on the Mississippi River will continue to flow or will it? Remember the drought we all went through this summer? Well, the results of that are still being felt especially on the Mighty Mississippi. With less water flowing from tributaries into the Mississippi, the water levels are getting dangerously low and as a result, barges are now required to carry lighter loads.

Champ Clark Bridge in Louisiana to Close Tuesday at 9am for Two Hours

Jeffrey Dorsey — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 13:00:25 +0000

Look for traffic to be shut down for a couple of hours on Tuesday crossing the Mississippi River at Louisiana. The official information from the Missouri Department of Transportation is as follows: On Tuesday September 25, 2012 MoDOT crews will close the Champ Clark Bridge at Louisiana to perform sealing operations. Because of the narrow [...]