Levee District Publishes Marks Flood Maps and Meeting Notices

The Yazoo Mississippi Delta Levee District maintains a public news page that aggregates maps, meeting calendars, and related materials tied to the Quitman County Marks flood footprint. The site includes printable Marks flood map PDFs, guidance for residents in flood prone areas, and links to documents relevant to ongoing levee work and flood risk management. The page also lists scheduled board meetings and notes that there is no board meeting in December while showing prior monthly meeting dates.

These published materials are the primary reference used by Quitman County officials, emergency managers, and property owners when planning mitigation, infrastructure maintenance, and emergency response. Flood maps in particular inform floodplain management, building decisions, grant applications, and preparedness planning. For residents without specialized mapping tools, the levee district site provides direct access to the official PDFs used in planning and permitting processes.

Institutionally, the levee district functions as both an operational agency and a public information source. By consolidating meeting notices, maps, and announcements on a single news page, the district provides a level of transparency that supports local oversight and civic engagement. At the same time, the announcement that there will be no board meeting in December reduces the regular cadence of public oversight for that month, a fact local officials and residents should account for in scheduling reviews and comment opportunities.

Practical use of the site is straightforward. Residents and local reporters can download the Marks flood map PDFs, check the meeting schedule for upcoming board sessions, and follow news items about levee work that affect Quitman County. Planners and elected officials rely on these materials during infrastructure discussions and mitigation planning, and community organizations can use the published notices to coordinate outreach and preparedness efforts.

Maintaining and consulting the levee district news page is a simple step that strengthens community resilience. Local leaders should ensure these maps and notices are integrated into county planning documents and emergency communications so that residents in flood prone parts of Marks have clear, actionable information when storms or high water threaten the Delta region.