A big concern right now is the upper Mississippi ... for barge transportation. That is particularly true along the upper Mississippi River. At McGregor, Iowa, the river is 6' above flood stage ...

Firefighters were called to rescue three barge ... Mississippi River Thursday night. The Winfield Foley Fire Protection District says that high winds blew the barges into shallow waters north of ...

River traffic on the Mighty Mississippi has slowed down as of Monday, December 30. The locks at locks and dam 16, 18, 19, and 20 on the Mississippi River are closed for winter maintenance.

According to Pro Farmer, a lack of rain has led to reduced barge draft and tow sizes along the Mississippi river system, causing delays and groundings near Hickman, Ky., according to USDA’s ...