Historic Flood of 2011 Receding

With the Mighty Mississippi finally receding from its historic crest, it will take some time for 2,168 residents in Vicksburg and Warren County to get back into their homes.  According to MEMA, 4,800 people have been displaced statewide.  Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace said, "Even if you see a drop of an inch or two, you can't tell the difference."  He also commented that, "In the areas affected by the flood, inches are academic when you have water in your attic."  They are still watching the levees because of several sand boils but it's under control by sandbagging.  It will be another month or so above flood stage.  All or part of 20 roads outside Vicksburg and 27 inside have been closed to traffic until further notice.  Homeland Security deputy boss, Leslie Davis toured our city this past Tuesday with city and county officials. She tour the Redwood area and Kings community by boat north of Vicksburg.  It will take awhile for Vicksburg to get back on its feet but we are a close-knit community and with the help of assistance and coming together we will come back stronger than ever!