A blanket of freezing, sub-zero temperatures and ice has descended on much of the central United States, all the way down to the Lower Mississippi River and Gulf Coast, where… Read More
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Those involved in commercial navigation on the Illinois River and its tributaries are watching closely for the formation of ice. So far, major issues have not crept up, unlike in… Read More
Making landfall September 12 as a Category 2 storm in Terrebonne Parish, La., Hurricane Francine brought torrential rain and storm surge to southeast Louisiana and knocked out power to almost… Read More
With a week to go before the June 1 start of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released its outlook for tropical activity… Read More
The weather, and its effect on river conditions, was front and center as members of The American Waterways Operators (AWO) gathered in New Orleans February 22–23 for the 2024 combined… Read More
The McAlpine Locks and Dam project was recognized with two awards presented by the National Weather Service during a recent ceremony held at the facility near Louisville, Ky. “It’s an… Read More
If the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is correct, then people named Sean, Tammy, Vince or Whitney can breathe a sigh of… Read More
The entire Upper Mississippi River above Mile 343 remained closed to traffic, as high water caused by rain and snowmelt brought the river to its highest levels since 2001. The… Read More
High water closed most of the Upper Mississippi River to commercial traffic as 33 river gauges from the Twin Cities through Burlington, Iowa, showed “major flooding,” according to the National… Read More
Snowmelt and forecast rain have contributed to a rapid increase in water levels on the Upper Mississippi River. “We will see at least April 2019 flood levels, but chances for April 2001… Read More
