The National Hydrography Dataset Plus High Resolution map of waterways ... The essential "previously" is, of course, the historical map of the Mississippi River's many courses.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has activated the second phase of its flood fight plan for the Mississippi River.

The Mississippi River is expected to remain in the minor flood stage through April, peaking at 37.5 feet by mid-month. After over a foot of rain fell in Memphis this past week, some rivers are in ...