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Large timber floats down the Mississippi River, collecting near the Eads Bridge on the St. Louis riverfront in St. Louis on April 23, 2013. Forcasters expect the river to rise to about 35 feet at St. Louis, 15 feet over flood stage with a crest expected on April 24. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

May Forecast Calls for Rain, Below-Average Temperatures

As we look forward to warming up and drying out, Mother Nature may not be on the same page.

2013/05/06

Low water levels on Mississippi River near St. Louis could cause barges to stop costing billions

New Rain Will Again Raise River Levels

National Weather Service hydrologist Mark Fuchs says as many as four inches could fall Friday and Friday night.

2013/05/02

Hydrologist: Flooding Could Be Worst Since 1995

Fuchs said crests will take place over the next five to ten days. The Mississippi should crest at St. Louis Tuesday within 6 inches of what is considered “major flooding.”

2013/04/18

Corn plants struggle to survive in a drought-stricken farm field (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Expert Warns That Drought Is Likely To Linger

That is not good news for water levels on the Mississippi River which already threaten to slow down, if not shut down, barge traffic between St. Louis and Cairo, Illinois.

2012/12/11

Mississippi River Dropping Slower Than Expected

Months of drought have left the Mississippi near historic low levels, a problem worsened last month when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reduced the outflow from an upper Missouri River dam.

2012/12/05

Possible Mississippi River Shutdown Threatens Thousands of Jobs

A nationwide drought, the worst to hit the U.S. in decades, has lowered water levels along the Mississippi River, threatening barge traffic.

2012/11/30

Carlyle Lake flooding (Photo/Bill Reker KMOX)

Flooding at Carlyle Lake Nears Old Record

Army Corps of Engineers is refusing to release water from Carlyle Lake, because it would worsen flooding on lower Mississippi

2011/05/02

Total Information PM – Thursday, April 21st

Cardinals Report with John Rooney John Hancock and Michael Kelley talk with Cardinals broadcaster John Rooney about today’s win and what to expect this weekend as the Reds roll into town. Mark on Money Gas […]

2011/04/21

St. Louis Cardinals Spring Training Workout Session

Total Information PM – Tuesday, February 22nd

We talk to Cardinals’ Broadcaster John Rooney who previews the first exhibition game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Florida Marlins, and we hear from America’s Scholarship Coach Ben Kaplan and National Weather Service Hydrologist Mark Fuchs.

2011/02/22

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