Feds: 27 Levees Could Overflow if Sandbags Fail

PlusFeds: 27 Levees Could Overflow if Sandbags FailFeds: 27 Levees Could Overflow if Sandbags FailThe Associated PressThe Federal Government has released a map showing 27 areas where they're worried levees along the Mississippi River could overflow due to rising water levels. (June 17)[Notes:aerial shots of swollen waterways] For residents in the midwest coping with severe flooding, all eyes are on the levees. [Notes:shots of sandbagging]Despite a massive sandbagging effort -- the government says 27 of them could overflow along the Mississippi river And that could mean a new round of deep waters moving into towns and cities. [Notes:graphics with video] Here's a look at the areas federal authorities are worried about -- The areas in red are places along the river that officials fear the water could either overtop -- meaning river water will run over the levee, causing erosion that could further endanger it -- or the levee could breach altogether. The danger area stretches from southeastern Iowa -- parts of Illinois, and down towards St. Louis Missouri. One levee broke Tuesday morning south of Gulfport, Illinois -- forcing the closure of a bridge. Amid these new concerns -- a new plea for help The American Red Cross says its disaster relief fund has been completely spent -- and the agency is now borrowing money to help flood victims throughout the Midwest. ___ ___, The Associated Press.

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• flooding
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• 27
• levees
• overflow
• sandbags
• fail

[25Readytogo]

funny how they talk about 27 levees that mite fail in 2008 but in 2011 we hear nothing of the same 27. they sure didnt fortify them all in 3 years.

[elmn8or33]

sounds like more suffering.

[nopiluvin]

Are you half mental dude? Ever been in a flood before? lol

[Mikeishere1st]

The whole concept of levees is just WRONG!  They should NEVER fail even when the water level exceeds their height. Strategic spillways and regular intervals should be incorporated to DEFEND THE LEVEE. Allow the crest water to go over but keep the BULK of the water heading downstream. It would make the difference between getting some minor property damage versus catastrophe and death.

MIKE, BSME

[Armodude7000]

i second that haha

[horrorfreak474]

That is the best comment ever