Elsberry NewsLocal news for Elsberry, MO continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Muskrats blamed for levee breach in Missouri- June 30, 2008 Officials are blaming a muskrat for the levee breach that's flooding Winfield, Mo.http://www.topix.net/city/elsberry-mo/2008/06/muskrats-blamed-for-levee-breach-in-missouri... Heavy rains drench northern Missouri- June 27, 2008 Some roads are flooded by torrential rain in parts of northern Missouri, with one report of more than seven inches of rain in four hours.The National Weather Service Wednesday cited reports of several feet of ...http://www.topix.net/city/elsberry-mo/2008/06/heavy-rains-drench-northern-missouri?fromrss... Waterlogged levee under pressure from Mississippi- June 25, 2008 In Lincoln County, the only thing that stands between the swollen Mississippi River and a small community is giving flood fighters a mighty challenge.http://www.topix.net/city/elsberry-mo/2008/06/waterlogged-levee-under-pressure-from-missis... Third Lincoln County Levee Breaches South East of Elsberry- June 24, 2008 The Lincoln County Emergency Operations Command and the Army Corp of Engineers confirmed a third levee breach southeast of Elsberry near Norton Woods Rd.http://www.topix.net/city/elsberry-mo/2008/06/third-lincoln-county-levee-breaches-south-ea... Midwest worshippers hear good news: River cresting- June 22, 2008 The faithful gathered for church services Sunday in towns hard-hit by flooding along the Mississippi River, and many found comfort in word that the swollen waterway had apparently started to hit its high point.http://www.topix.net/city/elsberry-mo/2008/06/midwest-worshippers-hear-good-news-river-cre... Levee Breaches Mean More Flood Water Moving into Lincoln County- June 22, 2008 Secondary levees protecting much of the Elsberry and Winfield sections of Lincoln County, Missouri are being put to the test Friday afternoon.http://www.topix.net/city/elsberry-mo/2008/06/levee-breaches-mean-more-flood-water-moving-... Levee breaches lower flood predictions- June 20, 2008 A farm in northern St. Charles County has become an island surrounded by the floodwaters of the Mississippi River.http://www.topix.net/city/elsberry-mo/2008/06/levee-breaches-lower-flood-predictions?fromr... Swollen Mississippi Moves Toward St. Louis- June 20, 2008 The Mississippi River spread its watery destruction Thursday surging over nearly a dozen levees in the St.http://www.topix.net/city/elsberry-mo/2008/06/swollen-mississippi-moves-toward-st-louis?fr... Missouri River Towns Prep For Flooding- June 18, 2008 An artists' town where the Mississippi River is expected to crest at record levels Friday was hanging on with prayers from strangers and volunteers from as far away as sympathetic New Orleans.http://www.topix.net/city/elsberry-mo/2008/06/missouri-river-towns-prep-for-flooding?fromr... Levees Break Up North As Flood Waters Continue Downstream- June 15, 2008 Two levees broke up river in Illinois on Saturday. Governor Rod Blagojevich is sending emergency crews and the National Guard out to help.http://www.topix.net/city/elsberry-mo/2008/06/levees-break-up-north-as-flood-waters-contin... |