The Mississippi River is drying up, especially south of St. Louis.. Some areas have hit record low levels or are close to the record. Here's what the river looks like from its start in Minnesota ...

The Mississippi River has long served as the main artery of the land now known as the United States, one of the longest continual waterways in North America. It's so vital that it's included in ...

On January 3, 2016, NASA’s Terra satellite took a photograph of the flooding. For comparison, a second picture was provided, showing normal conditions for this time of year.

Tower Rock, a 400-million-year-old limestone formation usually surrounded by the waters of the Mississippi River, is now becoming a popular visitor destination, thanks to the river's historic low ...

The Mississippi River drains more than 40% of the continental U.S. – just how much trash does it take along with it?

The Mississippi River drains more than 40% of the continental U.S. Just how much trash does it take along with it? That's what a group of researchers and environmental advocates wanted to find out ...

The Mississippi River is low, exposing all the steps on the moonwalk in the New Orleans French Quarter, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Over the next month, forecasters believe it could approach record lows.

Here's what the Mississippi River looks like in Keokuk, Iowa, at river lock 19. Keokok is in southeast Iowa, and the camera is mounted on the old bridge that used to span the river.