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Mississippi Valley Division Website

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News Release Archive

2 Apr 2025
High Water with Major Flooding in the Mississippi Valley
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Protecting people, infrastructure, commerce, agriculture and energy are always at
24 Mar 2025
Mississippi River Commission to conduct public hearings during annual high water inspection trip
The Mississippi River Commission will host a series of four public hearings during its annual high-water inspection trip along the Mississippi River, March 30 - April 4.
20 Mar 2025
MVD and SWD Emerging Leaders attend Government Affairs Institute congressional briefings
VICKSBURG, Miss. – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Emerging Leaders (ELs) from the Mississippi
14 Mar 2025
Mississippi River Commission to conduct public hearings during annual high water inspection trip
Mississippi River Commission to conduct public hearings during annual high water inspection
9 Aug 2024
Mississippi River Commission announces 411th session low-water inspection trip and public hearings
The Mississippi River Commission will conduct its 411th low-water inspection trip, including public hearings, from Aug. 19 – 23 at various locations along the river.
30 May 2024
Mississippi Valley Division is ready for an active 2024 hurricane season
Saturday marks the first official day of the 2024 hurricane season, which runs through Nov. 30. The 2024 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predictions forecast a range of 17 to 25 named storms.
29 Mar 2024
Mississippi River Commission schedules high-water inspection trip
The Mississippi River Commission will conduct its annual high-water inspection trip on the Mississippi River, April 8-12, 2024.
2 Feb 2024
Army Corps of Engineers announces end of low-water drought in Mississippi Valley Division
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mississippi Valley Division announced today the drought that plagued the Mississippi River basin since 2022 is officially over. Low water conditions began in the region in September 2022.
30 Nov 2023
Mississippi Valley Division announces conclusion of hurricane preparedness efforts
Today marks the last official day of the 2023 hurricane season, which runs each year from June 1 through Nov. 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted an above-average season with a forecast of 14 to 21 named storms. There were no named storms impacting the MVD region.
12 Jul 2023
Kimberly A . Peeples assumes command of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley Division
Brig. Gen. Kimberly A. Peeples has taken command of the Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) during a ceremony in Vicksburg. Major General William (Butch) Graham, the Deputy Chief of Engineers and Deputy Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers presided over the event. Peeples assumed command from Maj. Gen. Diana Holland who will retire after 33 years of service.