High water level reported in Mississippi River in New Orleans after severe weather event
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The water level in the Mississippi River has grown to 11 feet, forcing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to activate a plan to combat problem areas that may develop.
The USACE reported the river has reached 11 feet at the Carrollton Gage as of Tuesday, May 14.
This comes after a wave of severe weather swept through South Louisiana overnight. The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed three deaths.
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As a result of the high water level, the USACE has activated Phase 1 flood fight procedures. This means the USACE New Orleans District will be patrolling levees twice a week until the water level falls below 11 feet again.
Phase 1 is activated when the water level reaches 11 feet and is expected to continue to rise. According to the corps, the extra patrol helps the USACE respond quickly to problem areas that may develop due to the high water level.
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It’s expected that the water level at the Carrollton Gage will crest at 12 feet on May 23 and stay there for a few days before falling.
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