Rising Tide: The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 and How it Changed America
Importance of Louisiana
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Louisiana is a state bordering the Mississippi River. Louisiana suffers extensive flooding during the 1927 floods, primarily along the Mississippi and Atchafalaya Rivers. Louisiana is also a member of the Tri-State Flood Control Committee, formed after the 1927 flooding to create a new strategy for dealing with the Mississippi River.