A view of downtown reveals a high Yazoo River, topped with mist, this morning. Though heavy rain has fallen on much of western Mississippi, the river’s water level has actually declined over the past few days since officials have cut off the water source from northern lakes. A view of downtown reveals a high Yazoo River, topped with mist, this morning. Though heavy rain has fallen on much of western Mississippi, the river’s water level has actually declined over the past few days since officials have cut off the water source from northern lakes.