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Winfield was laid out in 1879, and named after Winfield Scott Killam, the original owner of the town site. [4] A post office called Winfield has been in operation since 1880. [5] On June 18, 2008, floodwaters opened a 150-foot breach in a primary levee along the Mississippi River in Winfield. [6]
These models are use to predict traffic flow, identify bottlenecks, and evaluate different evacuation routes or traffic management strategies. [15] Event planners and security personnel also rely on evacuation models to ensure the safety of large crowds during mass gatherings, enabling them to plan efficient exits in case of emergencies.
On the afternoon of 1 June 2019, a temporary flood barrier failed forcing evacuation of multiple businesses in a 4 to 5 block area of downtown Burlington. [28] At Hannibal, Missouri, the crest of 30.2 feet (9.2 m) on 1 June 2019 was surpassed only by the record stage of 31.8 feet (9.7 m) in 1993. [23]
Evacuation map information Florida’s Turnpike: Monitor www.floridasturnpike.com for the latest details. More evacuation route information: Call 850-414-4100
New Madrid Floodway map (source: USACE) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contends that the program is vital to the actual and economic survival of the region. [6] Opponents of the plans, such as The Missouri Coalition for the Environment say it will not address the flooding problem, but instead, will only destroy fish habitat. [7]
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Lock and Dam No. 25 is a lock and dam located near Winfield, Missouri, on the Upper Mississippi River around river mile 241.4. The movable portion of the dam is 1,296 feet (395.0 m) long and consists of three roller gates and 14 tainter gates. A 2,566 feet (782.1 m) submersible dike extends to the Illinois shore.