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River Closure Dates Mark Centennial of Mississippi Freeze
Historic river data show the Mississippi closed at this point last Sunday night after two weeks of floating ice, with stages rising from 5.1 to 7.1 feet. The record covers openings and closings from 1840 to 1909, noting rare freezes in years like 1858 1878 1995 and 1909, and detailing closures from late December to early March across 71 years with dates and durations for each season.
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