Mississippi Lifts Anchor Lake Evacuation as Dam Stays Under 24-Hour Monitoring
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Updated · WDSU New Orleans · Jun 19
Mississippi Lifts Anchor Lake Evacuation as Dam Stays Under 24-Hour Monitoring
3 articles · Updated · WDSU New Orleans · Jun 19
Summary
Picayune residents south of Anchor Lake were allowed to return home after Mississippi officials lifted a voluntary evacuation order tied to fears the dam could fail.
24-hour monitoring remains in place because the dam is still considered fragile, though the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality said it has high confidence in the structure's integrity.
More rain is forecast, and State Sen. Angela Hill said inspectors will stay on site until water levels fall while emergency crews stand ready to issue immediate alerts if the dam breaks.
Thursday's flood watch has expired after emergency managers warned of possible flash flooding downstream along the East Hobolochitto, but officials are still urging nearby residents to stay alert.