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As Mississippi River flooding moves south, more evacuations imminent

Mississippi state officials expect to evacuate 2,000 to 5,000 people in coming days. In Louisiana, more spill gates are opened to divert floodwater.

Bulging Mississippi River rolls South

The swollen Mississippi River rolled south Wednesday as communities along its delta braced for flooding, and vast farms remained under threat as it left a trail of submerged homes.

Evacuations in Memphis as River Nears Crest

Officials are warning residents in low-lying areas to leave, as the Mississippi River approached a crest Monday.

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River flooding starting to "wrap arms" around Memphis

Memphis area residents were warned on Saturday that they should not be fooled by sunny skies because the Mississippi River was gradually starting to "wrap its arms" around the city and rise to record levels.

Massive flooding across South, Midwest

An engorged Mississippi river spilled out onto huge swaths of farmland in the American South and Midwest on Wednesday, prompting massive flooding from Minnesota to Louisiana.

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As Mississippi River flooding moves south, more evacuations imminent

Bulging Mississippi River rolls South

Evacuations in Memphis as River Nears Crest

River flooding starting to "wrap arms" around Memphis

Massive flooding across South, Midwest