is dissipating the natural force of the mississippi but the danger remains. >> there is still a significant amount of water coming our way even when the lower projections. >> i just have to believe that god has his hands on us and we'll be okay. >> reporter: president obama was in memphis where some of those flood victims shared their feelings. >> in these past weeks across the people in memphis and all in the south, have come together to deal with floodwaters. >> reporter: the question isn't how high the water will rise but also how longer it will linger? yunji de nies, butte larose, louisiana. dominique strauss-kahn is due back in court on friday. on charges that he sexually assaulted a hotel maid. until then the wealthy financial expert will be staying in new york's infamous rikers island. he was denied bail yesterday. prosecutors warned the judge that strauss-kahn might flee to france. >> the charges here and underlying conduct are simple.