Flooding in Mississippi (10 images)

Mississippi River flooding this spring is likely to affect crops in at least five U.S. states, as well as have a heavy impact on local casinos, and oil production. Monetary estimates are considered incomplete, but the cost of the floods could wind up in the billions of dollars, experts said.

Blake Hynum pilots his boat past his cousin's inundated home. Flood waters continue to rise to historic levels in Vicksburg, Miss. on Saturday, May 14, 2011. UPI/Eli Baylis

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A passerby takes a photo of a flooded historic building in downtown Vicksburg, MIss. Saturday, May 14, 2011. UPI/Eli Baylis

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Flood waters continue to rise to historic levels in Vicksburg, Miss. Saturday, May 14, 2011. UPI/Eli Baylis

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A submerged swing-set sits in front of an inundated house in Vicksburg, Miss. Saturday. Flood waters continue to rise to historic levels and is expected to persist for several more days. on Saturday, May 14, 2011. UPI/Eli Baylis

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