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New Orleans’ Levees Threatened by Flooded Mississippi River as Hurricane Season Heats Up

Typically around this time of the year, just as the peak of hurricane season is approaching, the Mississippi River runs 3 to 5 feet high at New Orleans.

This year, however, the river has flowed past the city at more than 11 feet above sea level for 292 days. It dropped below that level only this week.

If a hurricane does come, it could push enough storm surge up the river to send floodwaters washing over the levees that protect New Orleans, officials say.

Read more at The Weather Channel

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The Government Technology & Services Coalition's Homeland Security Today (HSToday) is the premier news and information resource for the homeland security community, dedicated to elevating the discussions and insights that can support a safe and secure nation. A non-profit magazine and media platform, HSToday provides readers with the whole story, placing facts and comments in context to inform debate and drive realistic solutions to some of the nation’s most vexing security challenges.

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