Flood approaches, tops 1993 levels in some locations Saturation, heavy rains lead to problems along Mississippi River in several states

Friday, May 3, 2019 ~ Updated 6:53 AM

ST. LOUIS -- The fast-rising Mississippi River on Thursday neared levels unseen since the historic 1993 flood -- and topped it in at least one place -- as the bulging Big Muddy threatened levees and forced a Missouri town's residents to head for higher ground.

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