With the waters along the Mississippi River on the rise city officials are trying to decide how to combat the water that’s beginning to seep into their town. Clarksville held a special meeting Monday afternoon to discuss the city’s next step. Mayor JoAnn Smiley said at this time the city does not have the money to fund the sandbagging effort as it has in year’s past, but that doesn’t mean they have given up looking for other options. Right now, some sand, rock and sandbags are available on a first come, first serve basis and citizens should take it upon themselves to protect their homes and property at this time. As of right now the river is looking to crest next Tuesday at 34.5 feet, which is just shy of 10 feet over the flood stage of 25 feet.

In Louisiana the river is expected to crest at 24.1 feet next Tuesday, which would be enough to possibly close the Champ Clark Bridge along Hwy. 54. At 24 feet water begins to cover the highway on the Illinois side of the bridge. Officials with the Missouri Department of Transportation along with officials of the Sny Levee will work together to discuss if and when the bridge will close.

The Louisiana Chamber of Commerce has announced they’re goint postpone the Fourth of July celebration. Stay tuned for more information on a rescheduled date. 

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