1. What states are expected to be affected by flooding from the Missouri River? (For more detailed information including photos and maps,
see weather.com/outlook/weather-news/news/articles/flood-missouri-river-news-updates_2011-05-31.)

2. What is the cause of the impending widespread flooding?

3. How long is the flooding expected to last? (see para. 3)

4. What preventive measures are the Army Corps of Engineers taking in an effort to ease the flooding? (see para. 2 and 11-15)

5. How are residents preparing to deal with the flooding?

6. How are National Guard troops helping?