(mayor george flaggs/vicksburg:22 -:33) "it serves as a wall as if it were concrete. you put it up temporarily and it contains as much as the water as you possibly can. you are going to have some seepage, but you don't have the water. try and keep the water on the other side." mayor flaggs points out the flood marker next to the mississippi river. the white mark from 2011 stands out showing the water rose 57 feet. the river is expected to crest in vicksburg january 16 rising to 54 feet. (mayor george flaggs/vicksburg:49 -1:00 ) "we've done this before and guys are experts at it. we are corps of engineers for our professional help. we are working with the emergency management department. for now mayor george flaggs says it's important for everyone to remain vigilant and be prepared for what lies ahead. (mayor george flaggs/vicksburg 1:07-1:11 ) "we are doing everything we can and i feel confident as mayor of this city that we are being prepared as best we can." >> heavy rain last weekend is now blamed for 24 deaths in missouri and illinois. a man that fell through the