History
It was flooded by the Mississippi in the floods of 1965, of 1993, and 1997. Shepard and Warner roads were built in the riverbed to help businesses grow in the floodplain. The roads also helped in the development of the riverfront.
Read more about this topic: Shepard Road/Warner Road
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