What to Expect When the Morganza Spillway Opens

The opening of the Morganza Control Structure, originally scheduled for Sunday, June 2, has been postponed until June 6. Officials say water levels have fallen enough not to warrant an opening as soon as originally anticipated. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to open the Morganza Floodway because forecasts indicate river elevations could overtop the control structure.

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