Jackson Flooding News Today

Environmental groups opposed to the project have obtained internal documents from the U.S. Corps of Engineers on the assessment of the Pearl River flood control plan.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced it will spend $221 million to address Pearl River flooding issues.

The crisis might be over but issues are expected to persist after the state's largest city had little to no access to clean water last week.

The crisis might be over but issues are expected to persist after the state's largest city had little to no access to clean water last week.

"Right now, we're providing temporary measures to increase the water pressure so people can at least flush their toilets and use the faucets," FEMA Administrator Deanna Criswell said.

"Right now, we're providing temporary measures to increase the water pressure so people can at least flush their toilets and use the faucets," FEMA Administrator Deanna Criswell said.

The flooding in Jackson began late last week. Officials said they did what they could to prevent the system from failing.

The flooding in Jackson began late last week. Officials said they did what they could to prevent the system from failing.

The Pearl River crested at 35.5 feet Sunday, bringing high flood waters to some Jackson neighborhoods

"Those who are capable of getting out, get out now. Get out as soon as possible," Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba said during a Saturday briefing.