NEW : But the area still has a long road ahead before full recovery . The Mississippi is cresting near Vicksburg ahead of schedule . A new report says the river has crested at a record level in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The river `` wo n't fall below flood stage until mid to late June , '' a forecaster says . A lake house owned by Mississippi Gov . Haley Barbour is flooded . One more bay is opened on Morganza Spillway , bringing total open to 17 .
NEW : The Mississippi is cresting near Vicksburg ahead of schedule . A new report says the river has crested at a record level in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The river `` wo n't fall below flood stage until mid to late June , '' a forecaster says . A lake house owned by Mississippi Gov . Haley Barbour is flooded . One more bay is opened on Morganza Spillway , bringing total open to 17 .