Mississippi River at near-record low. Below average rainfall affects nearly entire length, disrupting barge traffic. October 29, 2022 at 1:58 a.m.

A saltwater wedge has crept along the river bottom nearly 64 miles upriver from the mouth of the Mississippi. "It's almost like a triangle," Jones says. "As this flow in the Mississippi River ...

A salty Mississippi River mouth is a wakeup for New Orleans Sediment and mixed river water are seen as a tanker ship moves upriver in Plaquemines Parish, La. Saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico has ...

This is the third year in a row that saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico has crept up the Mississippi River. This phenomenon, known as saltwater intrusion, occurs when the rate of flow in the river dips ...

Seven people rescued after disabled boat heads towards Lock and Dam 8 at Genoa, Mississippi River. All safe, no injuries reported.

Asian carp have been spotted at the mouth of the Root River in Minnesota, raising concerns about the invasive species' impact ...

While mere inches at the headwaters, the river’s depth drops dramatically once you get close to its mouth. The deepest point, near Algiers Point in New Orleans, is about 200 feet. Most Popular ...

Another great white shark traveled thousands of miles to make its way near Louisiana. A 10-foot long, 460-pound great white shark was located at the mouth of the Mississippi River Saturday night ...

Mississippi River at near-record low. Below average rainfall affects nearly entire length, disrupting barge traffic. October 29, 2022 at 1:58 a.m.