2016 Winter Flooding - Day 6

Laura Simon and Glenn Landberg

Saturday, January 2, 2016

The Mississippi River level in Cape Girardeau crested Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. See aerial photos of affected areas as Dean Houseman with Cape Copters flies over the area.

The swollen Mississippi River is seen flowing under the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen flowing under the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen flowing under the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen flowing under the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)

The swollen Mississippi River is seen flowing under the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen flowing under the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen flowing under the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen flowing under the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen flowing under the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)

The swollen Mississippi River is seen flowing under the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen below as Dean Houseman with Cape Copters flies over near Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen flowing under the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater from the Mississippi River spreads across the Red Star District of Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater from the Mississippi River spreads across the Red Star District of Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater from the Mississippi River spreads across the Red Star District of Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater from the Diversion Channel spreads across the horizon near Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater from the Diversion Channel spreads across the horizon near Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater from the Diversion Channel spreads across the horizon near Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater from the Diversion Channel spreads across the horizon near Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater near Buzzi Unicem on South Sprigg Street is seen, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater near Buzzi Unicem on South Sprigg Street is seen, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater near Buzzi Unicem on South Sprigg Street is seen, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater near Buzzi Unicem on South Sprigg Street is seen, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater near Buzzi Unicem on South Sprigg Street is seen, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater near Buzzi Unicem on South Sprigg Street is seen, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater is seen south of Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater is seen south of Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater is seen in the distance as Dean Houseman with Cape Copters flies towards Thebes, Illinois, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The flooded Mississippi River is seen engulfing homes in Scott City, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen at Thebes, Illinois, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen at Thebes, Illinois, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen at Thebes, Illinois, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen at Thebes, Illinois, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen at Thebes, Illinois, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen at Scott City, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen at Scott City, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen at Scott City, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen at Scott City, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen at Scott City, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen at Scott City, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater from the Mississippi River spreads across the Red Star District of Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater from the Mississippi River spreads across the Red Star District of Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater from the Mississippi River spreads across the Red Star District of Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River in downtown Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River in downtown Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River in downtown Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater from the Mississippi River spreads across the Red Star District of Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen at Cape Rock Park and the Cape Girardeau Country Club, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen at Cape Rock Park and the Cape Girardeau Country Club, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen a portion of Highway 177 and the surrounding areas in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen a portion of Highway 177 and the surrounding areas in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen a portion of Highway 177 and the surrounding areas in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen a portion of Highway 177 and the surrounding areas in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen surrounding Devil's Island, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater is seen in Southern Illinois, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater is seen in Southern Illinois, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater is seen in Scott City, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater is seen in Scott City, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater is seen in Scott City, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater is seen in Scott City, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater is seen in Scott City, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater is seen in Scott City, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater is seen in Scott City, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater is seen in Scott City, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater is seen in Scott City, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater is seen in Scott City, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Dean Houseman with Cape Copters flies over the flooded areas along the Mississippi RIver with Glenn Landberg, staff photographer at the Southeast Missourian, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Dean Houseman with Cape Copters flies over the flooded areas along the Mississippi River with Glenn Landberg, staff photographer at the Southeast Missourian, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Dean Houseman with Cape Copters flies over the flooded areas along the Mississippi River, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen flowing under the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen flowing under the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen flowing under the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen flowing under the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The Southeast Missouri Regional Port Authority is seen along the banks of the swollen Mississippi River, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The Southeast Missouri Regional Port Authority is seen along the banks of the swollen Mississippi River, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen flowing under the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen flowing under the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Roads are seen under the floodwater in Southern Illinois, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen flowing under the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is held back by the flood wall in downtown Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is held back by the flood wall in downtown Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is held back by the flood wall in downtown Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is held back by the flood wall in downtown Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is held back by the flood wall in downtown Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is held back by the flood wall in downtown Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is held back by the flood wall in downtown Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
The swollen Mississippi River is held back by the flood wall in downtown Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater from the swollen Mississippi River is seen in north Cape Girardeau County, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater from the swollen Mississippi River is seen in north Cape Girardeau County, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater from the swollen Mississippi River is seen in north Cape Girardeau County, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Water seeps into portions of McClure, Illinois as the swollen Mississippi River pushes against the levee protecting the Southern Illinois town, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Water seeps into portions of McClure, Illinois as the swollen Mississippi River pushes against the levee protecting the Southern Illinois town, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Water seeps into portions of McClure, Illinois as the swollen Mississippi River pushes against the levee protecting the Southern Illinois town, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Water seeps into portions of McClure, Illinois as the swollen Mississippi River pushes against the levee protecting the Southern Illinois town, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Water seeps into portions of McClure, Illinois as the swollen Mississippi River pushes against the levee protecting the Southern Illinois town, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Water seeps into portions of McClure, Illinois as the swollen Mississippi River pushes against the levee protecting the Southern Illinois town, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Water seeps into portions of McClure, Illinois as the swollen Mississippi River pushes against the levee protecting the Southern Illinois town, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Water seeps into portions of McClure, Illinois as the swollen Mississippi River pushes against the levee protecting the Southern Illinois town, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Water seeps into portions of McClure, Illinois as the swollen Mississippi River pushes against the levee protecting the Southern Illinois town, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater from the Diversion Channel is seen west of the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater is seen in Scott City, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater is seen in Scott City, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater is seen in Scott City, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater is seen in the distance as motorists travel over the Diversion Channel bridge on Interstate 55, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
People flood to the old Cape Girardeau bridge overlook to catch a glimpse of the swollen Mississippi River, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
People flood to the old Cape Girardeau bridge overlook to catch a glimpse of the swollen Mississippi River, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
People flood to the old Cape Girardeau bridge overlook to catch a glimpse of the swollen Mississippi River, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
People flood to the old Cape Girardeau bridge overlook to catch a glimpse of the swollen Mississippi River, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Kristin Moore and Quinton Moore, 2, look out over the swollen Mississippi River, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
Kristin Moore and Quinton Moore, 2, and Rhonda Slaughter have a laugh while looking out over the swollen Mississippi River, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
People flood to the old Cape Girardeau bridge overlook to catch a glimpse of the swollen Mississippi River, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
People flood to the old Cape Girardeau bridge overlook to catch a glimpse of the swollen Mississippi River, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Chael Keesee, 4, and his brother Benson hold hands while walking along the old Cape Girardeau Bridge overlook, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
People flood to the old Cape Girardeau bridge overlook to catch a glimpse of the swollen Mississippi River, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter flies over the swollen Mississippi River, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, in Cape Girardeau. (Laura Simon)
People flood to the old Cape Girardeau bridge overlook to catch a glimpse of the swollen Mississippi River, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
People flood to the old Cape Girardeau bridge overlook to catch a glimpse of the swollen Mississippi River, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Laura Simon)
Floodwater from the Diversion Channel spreads across the horizon near Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)
Floodwater from the Diversion Channel spreads across the horizon near Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)
Floodwater from the Diversion Channel spreads across the horizon near Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)
Floodwater from the Diversion Channel spreads across the horizon near Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)
A substation is surrounded by Floodwater from the Diversion Channel near Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)
The Southeast Missouri Regional Port Authority is seen along the banks of the Mississippi River, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)
The Southeast Missouri Regional Port Authority is seen along the banks of the Mississippi River, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)
The Southeast Missouri Regional Port Authority is seen along the banks of the Mississippi River, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)
The Southeast Missouri Regional Port Authority is seen along the banks of the Mississippi River, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)
Floodwater is seen in Scott City, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)
Floodwater is seen in Scott City, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)
Floodwater is seen in Scott City, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen at Thebes, Illinois, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)
Southern Illinois is seen under floodwater, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)
Southern Illinois is seen under floodwater, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen flowing under the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen flowing under the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen flowing under the Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)
Downtown Cape Girardeau is seen behind the flood wall, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)
Downtown Cape Girardeau is seen behind the flood wall, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)
Downtown Cape Girardeau is seen behind the flood wall, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)
Floodwater from the Mississippi River spreads across the Red Star District of Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen a portion of Highway 177 and the surrounding areas in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen a portion of Highway 177 and the surrounding areas in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen a portion of Highway 177 and the surrounding areas in Cape Girardeau, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen at McClure, Illinois, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen at McClure, Illinois, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)
Southern Illinois is seen under floodwater, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen at Thebes, Illinois, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)
The swollen Mississippi River is seen looking south from Thebes, Illinois, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)
Southern Illinois is seen under floodwater, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)
Southern Illinois is seen under floodwater, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. (Glenn Landberg)