Will the Mississippi River hit record low for third year?
The low waters of the Mississippi River on Sept. 15, 2023. The river is at -7.8 feet as of September 2024. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
As low water season begins, the Mississippi River is currently 4 feet higher than the record low of 2023.
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