Dry and unfrozen soils along the Mississippi River and its tributaries in Iowa and Illinois have soaked up recent rain.

While cruising on the Mississippi, travelers will find that old-world Southern charm meets modernity on comfortable, contemporary ships that sail along the river and its tributaries. Guests have ...

Snowmelt, the single biggest predictor of the river's spring flood risk, won't play a big role this year as there wasn't much snow to begin with across the river basin.

The "Mighty" Mississippi River is a true giant of American waterways, but if you're wondering exactly how long it is, don't expect one single, definitive answer.

Two people canoe under the Hale Boggs Memorial Bridge in the Mississippi River in Luling, La., July 25, 2014. (AP ...

Mike Ezell R-Mississippi. It was introduced Feb ... state and federal agencies involved in the management of the river and its tributaries. The commission would be federally funded, and draw ...

Tributaries to the Mississippi River in Eastern Iowa Near to below-normal Tributaries to the Big Sioux River Below normal Tributaries to the Missouri River in Iowa Near to below-normal Information ...