Mississippi flood of 1973
Morgan City, Louisiana inundated during May 1973 | |
| Date | December 1972-June 1973 |
|---|---|
| Location | Mississippi Valley, Mississippi River Delta |
| Deaths | 33 |
| Property damage | $252.7 million USD |
The Mississippi flood of 1973 occurred between March and May 1973 on the lower Mississippi River. The flooding was the third most severe along the U.S.'s Mississippi River during the 20th century.