The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Monday that the Morganza spillway will open June 2, pending any major forecast changes.
The spillway will open for the 3rd time in it’s 60 year history. It was previously opened for 56 days in 1973 and 55 days in 2011.
Army Corps of Engineers spokesman Ricky Boyett said in a statement Monday morning, “The current flood fight is historic and unprecedented.” Boyett also said forecasts show the river will reach a stage above 62 feet by June 5, which would top the Moganza Spillway structure and render it unsafe.
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