The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 was one of the most devastating floods in U.S. history. It primarily affected the Mississippi River and its surrounding areas, causing widespread destruction across several states, including Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi. The flood was triggered by heavy rainfall and the melting of snow in the spring, leading to the river overflowing its banks. The disaster displaced over 600,000 people and submerged thousands of homes and farms. In response, the U.S. government implemented significant changes in flood control policies, including the construction of levees and dams along the Mississippi River to prevent future flooding events.