The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Responds to Central U.S. Flooding

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) began flood fight operations throughout the Central U.S., along the Mississippi and tributary rivers, in response to heavy rainfall on April 28-30 . High water flows are impacting navigation and stressing federal and non-federal levee systems. The USACE Mississippi Valley, Lakes & River, Southwestern, and Northwestern Divisions are conducting response operations under the Corp’s Public Law 84-99 (Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies) authorities. While no requests for Stafford Act assistance have been received to date, USACE is sharing information and actively coordinating with FEMA Regions V, VI, & VII. The current assessment indicates moderate flood risk to the lower Mississippi River and no anticipation to operate federal floodways or spillways.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Responds to Central U.S. Flooding

Col. Anthony Mitchell, St. Louis District commander was on-site in Valley Park, Mo., yesterday to assess flood fight efforts with Valley Park Mayor.

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