Barry Tests New Orleans Levees as Mississippi River Sees Dangerous New Normal
At a Glance Parts of the Mississippi River have been in flood stage for the longest time in recorded history.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says New Orleans levees are above 20 feet and able to withstand Barry.A strong storm surge plus heavy rain could bring the Mississippi lapping at levee banks. The Mississippi River has been above flood stage for the longest recorded time in history and now Tropical Storm Barry will bring heavy rain and a storm surge...