Government, Politics & Issues Flood information at a glance © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà | By Donna Korando Published December 31, 2015 at 10:29 AM CST Email 1 of 4 The flooding Mississippi River on Dec. 31, 2015. The view is from the observation platform at Malcolm W. Martin Park in East St. Louis. Mary Delach Leonard | © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà 2 of 4 A crew from the U.S. Geological Survey measures the flow of the flooding Mississippi at the Gateway Arch on Dec. 31, 2015. Mary Delach Leonard | © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà 3 of 4 The flood-swollen Mississippi River flows under the Martin Luther King Bridge in St. Louis on Dec. 31, 2015. Mary Delach Leonard | © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà 4 of 4 A boat used by the U.S. Geological Survey is moored on Leonor Sullivan Boulevard, which was under water on Dec. 31, 2015. Mary Delach Leonard | © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà As Interstates 55 and 44 remain closed, area residents need alternate routes. Missouri drivers should check , and Illinois drivers should go to Volunteer opportunities are being coordinated through Check the for river levels.