Flooding concerns continue along the Mississippi River because of recent rains up north. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, has activated its Phase 1 flood flight procedures because river levels at the Carrollton Gage in New Orleans are now above 11 feet. Because of this, levees will be monitored twice a week until water levels drop below 11 feet. Levels at the Carrolton Gage are expected to rise to 16.5 feet by the end of next week. At this height, river levels are still below minor flood stage. Levels will begin falling shortly after. No impacts are expected for the city of New Orleans at this time. Minor flood stage is 17 feet. At this stage, river navigation becomes more difficult. Major flood stage is at 20 feet. At this stage, the city of New Orleans is at risk of flooding but would be protected by levees and floodwalls. Phase 1 was last activated Feb. 24-March 13.