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• At least 25 dead in China following devastating flash floods

  July 22, 2021 10:57 AM

  HONG KONG - South Louisiana's residents, all too familiar with the devastating impact that heavy rainfall can have on a region, can relate to what thousands of displaced individuals in China are experiencing when nearly a year's worth of rain poured down on the country's east-central region this week. ... more »

• Many Baton Rouge residents spending the holiday weekend cleaning out their flooded homes Play Video

  May 30, 2021 5:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Many homeowners had to change their plans this Memorial Day weekend. Two weeks after heavy storms, people are still working to clean out their homes. “We cut out sheetrock, removed insulation, repaired siding and tore out my bathroom vanities,” said Katie Bordelon. Bordelon has been... more »

• In Pierre Part, workers are installing huge pumps to help decrease water levels Play Video

  May 23, 2021 11:39 PM

  PIERRE PART - Heavy equipment is being used over the weekend as Assumption Parish crews work long hours installing huge pumps to reduce high water that was threatening dozens of homes. "We're putting in 12-14 hour days now, working as long as we can," Assumption Parish Homeland Security and... more »

• Community members work to save homes from flood damage in Iberville Parish Play Video

  May 22, 2021 4:36 PM

  PIGEON - Most of the roads in Bayou Pigeon were impassable Saturday afternoon due to high water. The homes alongside the road were already taking on several inches of water by mid-morning and the water wasn't showing any signs of slowing down. "I'm 65 years old and I ain't... more »

• As Livingston Parish deals with floods, new drainage ideas are floated Play Video

  April 18, 2021 10:30 PM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - Roads and yards are still covered in water on Sunday following heavy rain in the capital area. Resident Linda Spinks' yard is still soaked, ruining her vegetable garden. "I kept thinking, well there goes all that hard work and money," Spinks said. Spinks blamed the... more »

• Senator Bill Cassidy announces FEMA will resume sales of flood insurance

  December 28, 2018 7:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy announced Friday that FEMA will resume sales of new flood insurance policies. Cassidy says the agency will reverse its decision to suspend sales of new flood insurance policies during the partial government shutdown. Officials say policies in effect on or before... more »

• President Donald Trump visits Houston suburb church

  September 2, 2017 3:40 PM

  PEARLAND, Texas - President Trump delivered about five minutes of remarks inside First Church of Pearland in the Houston suburb of Pearland. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott introduced Trump, who spoke extemporaneously to volunteers and storm victims who had gathered at the church. Trump began by... more »

• Red Cross training residents to become volunteers ahead of Harvey

  August 24, 2017 12:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Red Cross is offering classes over the weekend that will train local residents before they volunteer their help during Tropical Storm Harvey's impact. Classes will be available Friday and Saturday as Harvey makes its approach toward the gulf coast. The primary focus of these lessons... more »

• Flooded Ascension Parish school gets ready to reopen Play Video

  August 3, 2017 6:17 PM

  ST. AMANT - The sparkling new hallways of St. Amant Primary are bustling with eager teachers getting their classrooms ready for the new school year. "Right now our teachers are unpacking," explains Assistant Principal Marguerite Guillot. "We have boxes coming in, we are just in unpacking mode trying to do... more »

• Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank reopens offices since August flood Play Video

  July 28, 2017 12:17 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank held a ribbon cutting for the reopening of their offices since the August flood. The reopening took place on Friday morning at the food bank located on S. Choctaw. Mike Manning, president of the food... more »

• Unlicensed contractor accused of swindling flood victim

  June 24, 2017 12:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A contractor was arrested after he allegedly took money from an August flood victim and failed to complete work on his home. The affidavit says Jason Rushing met with a man about fixing his home after taking damage from last year's flood. Rushing reportedly told the... more »

• Central announces final flood debris collection pass

  June 12, 2017 2:52 PM

  CENTRAL - The City of Central will be making a final pass to collect flood debris from homes later this month. All residents with flood debris remaining in their home or on their property is asked to move it to the road on the right of way in front... more »

• Sheriff's office warns of raised water levels in St. Mary Parish

  June 7, 2017 3:06 PM

  ST. MARY PARISH - The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office says a handful of homes in the area taking on water Wednesday afternoon. According to the sheriff's office, some homes are in danger of taking on water or receiving flood damage from the wakes of passing boats. The... more »

• FEMA extends hotel stay program until May 11

  April 7, 2017 3:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE – FEMA’s Transitional Sheltering Assistance program has been extended until May 2017. Eligible survivors may stay in participating hotel/motels through the night of Wednesday, May 10, 2017 but must check out by Thursday, May 11, 2017. Following a mid-extension review, some applicants may be found ineligible... more »

• Residents near Amite River prepare as severe weather threatens the area Play Video

  April 2, 2017 11:19 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - As Louisiana prepares for strong storms, folks along the rivers are getting ready for whatever comes their way. Even though it's not expected to be anything like the flood in August, people along the river banks are taking extra precautions. Denham Springs resident Wanda Crittenden... more »

• Cajun Navy looks to aid flood victims still struggling to rebuild Play Video

  April 1, 2017 10:56 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - During the flood, Burney Morgan's home in Denham Springs was hit by four feet of water. To he get back into his house, he applied for the state's Shelter at Home program. The program allows victims to stay in their homes while they try to rebuild.... more »

• Springfield High School to receive grant to rebuild flood-damaged library

  March 24, 2017 6:08 PM

  SPRINGFIELD – Springfield High School will receive $20,000 through a grant program, Beyond Words, that will support the school's rebuilding of its library following the August flood. The school's library, including all books and technology, was completely destroyed following the flood. The Beyond Words grant program, established in 2006,... more »

• Church volunteer accused of raping 15-year-old girl

  March 24, 2017 3:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A man faces second-degree rape charges after police say he raped a 15-year-old girl last year. Terry Lee Morgan was charged with second degree rape Friday. He was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. On Nov. 17, Baton Rouge Police were told that... more »

• Slain EBRSO deputy Sergeant helped many during flood Play Video

  March 21, 2017 7:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A slain East Baton Rouge Sheriff's deputy touched many lives behind the scenes during the August flood. Sergeant Shawn Anderson helped a local non-profit organization, Line-2-Line. The organization was started by veteran EMS workers, who saw a need for first responders and their families. Anderson... more »

• Pastor's faith restored after huge donation following tool theft Play Video

  March 2, 2017 10:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A local church was broken into for a second time in a week, but the pastor is in good spirits after a strong show of support and donations from the community. After News 2 shared the original story, calls and emails from viewers hoping to help out... more »

• Lowe's donates supplies after thieves steal pastor's tools Play Video

  March 2, 2017 3:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A Capital City Lowe’s donated “quite a few” tools to a pastor who lost his tools to thieves earlier this week. The national home improvement store donated the tools to Pastor H. Lewis Jones and the United Methodist Church Thursday. Tuesday, Jones had to call... more »

• SEC delivers $100,000 check for LSU employees impacted by flood

  February 24, 2017 4:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE – University officials say the Southeastern Conference has given LSU $100,000 to assist university employees impacted by August’s historic flooding. A statement from the university said the donation was made to the LSU Employee Assistance Fund, which was established by LSU President F. King Alexander in August.... more »

• St. Amant High School reopens to students, flood repairs still to be done Play Video

  February 13, 2017 7:26 PM

  ASCENSION – St. Amant High School reopened to students on Monday for the first time since the August flood. Students were displaced by the flood for more than a semester and they were eager to return back to their campus. "It's really good to be back and have a... more »

• Charges refused against contractor accused of fraud

  February 10, 2017 4:51 PM

  UPDATE: District Attorney Ricky Babin said charges against Gregory Gager have been refused and his bond was returned. Babin said the there was not enough evidence to pursue charges. Original story from Feb. 10, 2017: ASCENSION PARISH – A South Carolina contractor was arrested for fraud... more »

• Local coalition collecting furniture to aid flood victims Play Video

  February 4, 2017 11:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Emergency Aid Coalition, also known as BREAC, is back helping the community once again. Saturday, kicking off their latest project- Put the Heart Back in Your Home, to help flood victims restore some comfort into their houses. “Today we are collecting donations... more »

• Clogged ditches, flooding streets in Walker subdivision creating problems Play Video

  January 2, 2017 6:01 PM

  WALKER - With every rain fall comes a looming problem for residents living in Suburban Acres. Water overflows the banks of ditches and floods streets and front yards. "Anytime we get rain," said Kathie Chambers. While the ditches fill with water, some are clogged with debris. After getting... more »

• HUD awards Louisiana $1.2 billion in disaster recovery funds

  December 23, 2016 12:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The U.S. Housing and Urban Development awarded Louisiana $1.2 billion to help recovery efforts after historic flooding this year. The agency awarded a total of $1.8 billion to states including Louisiana, West Virginia, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida through HUD's Community Development Block Grant-Disaster... more »

• Shelter at Home finishing on time and in budget Play Video

  December 22, 2016 11:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Governor John Bel Edwards wanted his flood program wrapped up by Christmas and it looks like it's going to happen. As of Thursday, about 10,500 houses have received temporary repairs in the Shelter at Home program with a few hundred still left to be done. "A lot... more »

• Family finds joy in Christmas light display following August flood Play Video

  December 12, 2016 6:41 PM

  CENTRAL – One home on Sullivan Road in Central lights up the entire street with synchronized lights on decorations and snowmen for each of the members of the Hohensee family. The extraordinary light show started eight years ago after the family was watching television. "Then we saw a... more »

• Livingston schools impacted by flood to return to campuses by end of January

  December 12, 2016 1:21 PM

  LIVINGSTON – Livingston Parish Public Schools announced that all students displaced from the August flood will be back to their original campuses or on new temporary campuses by the end of January 2017. Students at Denham Springs High School and Denham Springs Freshman High will be on their original... more »

• Rouses to reopen in Denham Springs following flood

  December 9, 2016 5:51 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – The Rouses Market in Denham Springs will officially open for the first time following the August flood on Wednesday. All of the tenants in the Juban Crossing Development, where Rouses is located, were affected. The store took on four feet of flood water that ruined the... more »

• Denham Springs Post Office reopens following August flood

  December 8, 2016 4:01 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – The Denham Springs Post Office has reopened to customers for the first time following the August flood. The post office, located at 140 Del Orleans Avenue, reopened to regular operating hours Monday, Dec. 5 and is now providing full services to customers. Hours of operation are... more »

• Man arrested for looting Hi-Nabor during August flood

  November 30, 2016 4:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE – One man has been arrested after he looted a Hi-Nabor store during the August flood. On Aug. 15 the Hi-Nabor located in the 7200 block of Winbourne Avenue received three feet of water inside. Surveillance video captured several people looting the store during an eight-hour period.... more »

• Nov. 18 last day for flood victims to receive tax reduction in Livingston Parish Play Video

  November 18, 2016 7:09 PM

  LIVINGSTON – Friday was the last day for owners of flood damaged property to get a tax break on their Livingston Parish tax bill. If flood victims showed their proof of damage, they could get a 20 percent property tax reduction. One property owner, Sonya Beadle, said that... more »

• Red Stick Store extended for flood victims to pick free clothes, items Play Video

  November 3, 2016 6:33 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Flood survivors will get the opportunity to shop for free clothes again tomorrow at the Red Stick Store in Cortana Mall. The program, organized by K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers, State Representative "Ted" James and the Urban League of Louisiana, allows for flood victims to shop for free clothes and... more »

• FEMA grant helps Livingston school campuses reopen following flood

  November 2, 2016 10:14 AM

  BATON ROUGE – With the help of a $17.5 million FEMA grant, Livingston Parish school campuses have reopened for students following the August flood. Students were able to return to the following Livingston Parish school campuses: Doyle Elementary, Holden School, Springfield Elementary, Denham Springs Junior High, Freshwater Elementary, Northside Elementary,... more »

• FEMA offering free tips for repairing post-flood homes

  October 31, 2016 11:20 AM

  BATON ROUGE – FEMA is offering free information at area home-improvement stores about repairing or rebuilding homes damaged in the August flood. Representatives will answer questions and offer home-improvement tips to prevent and lessen damage from disasters. Most of the information is aimed at people who prefer "do-it-yourself"... more »

• Parents believe Central's top-rated schools are too strict on residency following flood Play Video

  October 25, 2016 10:41 PM

  CENTRAL - Parents of some Central Community School System students are frustrated with the strict school board, expressing how difficult it’s been to abide by the residency rules when they’ve recently flooded. Jessica Vandermark, a parent of two Central students, said after her flooded and relocated for weeks. ... more »

• Tax bill assessments delayed until February due to flood Play Video

  October 14, 2016 12:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The East Baton Rouge Tax Assessor has announced that due to the August flood some tax assessments are null and void and will require reassessment, delaying when residents will receive them. At this time, the tax assessor anticipates that reassessments will be completed by the first... more »

• Displaced residents staying in motel create own community Play Video

  October 13, 2016 5:51 PM

  LIVINGSTON – Two months since the flood and hundreds of families are still displaced and living off donations however, residents at one motel have formed their own community of support. One resident staying at the motel, Daniel Howell, manages to drag himself and his wheelchair up and down the... more »

• Disaster resource fair to be held for flood victims

  October 13, 2016 12:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A disaster recovery resource fair for homeowners and renters who were impacted by the flooding that devastated the state in August. The fair will be a "one stop shop" for information and resources from federal, state and other agencies to assist residents in their recovery efforts.... more »

• New voting locations for residents due to August flood Play Video

  October 12, 2016 6:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE – With election day just a month away, some voters still do not where to vote since some voting locations have changed due to the August flood. Kellsy Lloyd, a new resident to East Baton Rouge Parish, is one of those voters. "I have no idea where to... more »

• City-Parish officials asking residents to help report debris collection needs

  October 11, 2016 10:02 AM

  BATON ROUGE – Mayor Kip Holden and officials of the City-Parish are asking residents for help in identifying where debris still needs to be collected following the August flood. Any residents whose flood debris is placed curbside and in need of collection should contact the City-Parish by completing an... more »

• Second month of DSNAP begins for 11 flood-impacted parishes

  October 10, 2016 4:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The second month of DSNAP benefits has begun for residents within the 11 disaster-affected parishes following the August flood. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service granted the state's request for an additional month of DSNAP benefits in the following parishes: - Acadia... more »

• Company in Indiana donates truck loads of goods to BR food bank

  September 28, 2016 5:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank received truck loads of goods from a company in Indiana to help recover its food supply lost in last month's flood. The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank took of about four feet of water and lost about 575,000 pounds of... more »

• Taylor Swift donates $50K to Ascension Public Schools for flood recovery

  September 20, 2016 12:11 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE – Taylor Swift is donating $50,000 to Ascension Public Schools for flood relief efforts, school officials announced. Five of the district's 27 schools are closed due to the impacts sustained from last month's flood. Around 5,000 students are displaced and more than 500 Ascension Public Schools employees' homes... more »

• Residents moved from River Center to Celtic Studios still in need of homes Play Video

  September 19, 2016 5:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE – It has been a week since displaced residents were moved from the now closed shelter at the River Center to Celtic Studios off of Airline Highway. However, residents are still trying to get back on their feet. Inside Celtic's Stage 5 studio case workers are still... more »

• Shelter at Lamar Dixon Expo Center closes

  September 16, 2016 4:31 PM

  ASCENSION – Ascension Homeland Security has closed its shelter for flood victims at the Lamar Dixon Center as of Friday morning. The shelter transitioned from being operated by the Red Cross to the parish homeland security office on Monday, Sept. 12. Parish employees met with families to locate them... more »

• FEMA extends checkout date for flood victims staying in hotels

  September 16, 2016 12:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE – FEMA has approved a 30-day extension for flood disaster survivors to temporarily stay in hotels. The extension applies to the Transitional Sheltering Assistance program in the state and allows eligible flood victims to stay in participating hotels temporarily if they are unable to return home. The... more »

• Baton Rouge food bank returns to warehouse after last month's flood Play Video

  September 14, 2016 5:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE – The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank lost about 600,000 pounds of food in last month's historic flood and moved to a temporary location, but now the organization is returning to its warehouse and beginning its normal operations. The food that was able to be salvaged during... more »

• Post-flood, frustrated riders could wait up to an hour for a bus

  September 9, 2016 4:50 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Numerous cancellations frustrated Capital Area Transit System riders Friday as the bus system asked for patience in the system's ongoing effort to restore service with a tattered fleet and tested drivers. Earlier this week, CATS announced it was not offering its bus service to fans attending... more »

• EBR students return for first day of school since flood Play Video

  September 6, 2016 4:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Tuesday was the first day of school for students in East Baton Rouge since the recent historic flooding. It was the second time students experienced a first day back to school since summer break. "We only came to school for two days, and then the... more »

• Mobile disaster recovery center opens in Livingston Parish for flood victims

  September 5, 2016 2:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A mobile disaster recovery center has opened in Livingston Parish to assist flood victims. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week until further notice. The center is located at the following address: Recreation Center at Sidney Hutchinson Park... more »

• Residents enjoy Labor Day weekend after False River reopens Play Video

  September 4, 2016 7:45 PM

  POINTE COUPEE PARISH – False River had been closed for weeks due to the high water levels and flood debris, but now that officials reopened the River residents can continue on with their Labor Day traditions. The closure of the river came as terrible news to residents wanting to... more »

• Drywall in high demand as flood victims recover Play Video

  August 25, 2016 7:11 PM

  MILLERVILLE – Hundreds of thousands of sheets of dry wall has been coming in by the truckloads. They are selling just as quickly as they are coming in as residents impacted by the flood are rebuilding. Now that flood water has started to recede, the need for supplies is... more »

• Albany church giving out free items for flood victims Thursday

  August 25, 2016 12:04 PM

  ALBANY – Volunteers and church officials of the Blood River Baptist Church in Albany will be assisting flood victims on Thursday afternoon. Volunteers will be giving out basic need items such as all household essentials, clothes, food and water. Items will be placed in boxes for those receiving them... more »

• Attorney general warns flood victims of scams and gives tips for protection Play Video

  August 24, 2016 8:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Attorney General Jeff Landry’s office is warning residents impacted by the flood of possible scams and tips they should practice to protect themselves in a time where many are vulnerable. See below for the list of scams and tips: Price Gouging - Occurs when someone... more »

• Denham Springs flood victim identified

  August 24, 2016 3:18 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – The Livingston Parish Coroner’s Office has identified one of the victims of last week’s historic flooding. According to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office, the body of 53-year-old William Thomas, of South Point Drive in Denham Springs, was found last Wednesday in a wooded area. The body... more »

• Denham Springs teachers get a glimpse of classrooms after flood Play Video

  August 23, 2016 7:51 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS – Denham Springs High School teachers saw their classrooms for the first time on Tuesday since last week's flood. Some teachers, like Chris McCleary who has taught math for 20 years, saw the aftermath of flood waters for the first time. "It was a lot of fear...fear of... more »

• Some Ascension Parish students to return to school on Wednesday

  August 22, 2016 6:17 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE - Ascension Public Schools are set to reopen in two phases as the surrounding community continues to recover from catastrophic flooding. All APS employees are to report to work on Wednesday, Aug. 24. Students attending schools in Donaldsonville will also return on that day. All other students in... more »

• Baker schools return with strong numbers after flooding

  August 22, 2016 12:30 PM

  BAKER – City of Baker school officials say a large number of its students returned on Monday, just days after what some say is the worst storm since Hurricane Sandy. Baker High Principal Traci Morgan said that she was surprised by how many students showed up on Monday's school... more »

• Louisiana's volunteer 'Cajun Navy' rescues residents impacted by flood Play Video

  August 16, 2016 8:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A group of volunteer boaters who have been dubbed "The Cajun Navy" are taking their boats onto the streets to help evacuate people from homes, WWLTV reports . Dwayne Pack said he and his friend Jeremy Freeman have been going on social media to find people who... more »

• AT&T still working to restore service

  August 16, 2016 8:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE – AT&T crews are working to repair damage to the flooded Baton Rouge switching center, but have restored the majority of wireless customers by rerouting traffic to a nearby facility, according to company officials. Technicians and engineers are continuing to work around the clock to complete further restoration.... more »

• After looting arrests, EBR, Livingston, Zachary sets curfew

  August 16, 2016 4:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A curfew is being put in place in Baton Rouge as authorities respond to reports of looting. Multiple arrests were made Monday and authorities were fielding calls Tuesday about businesses being looted. The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office says the curfew will be in effect from... more »

• Cars stall in flood-prone areas following Tuesday evening thunderstorm

  June 1, 2016 12:27 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A pop-up thunderstorm Tuesday afternoon left standing water in some flood-prone areas of Baton Rouge. Tuesday evening thunderstorm leaves oft-flooded streets flooded, cars stall out @WBRZ pic.twitter.com/QgEUYjBqmf — Hunter Robinson (@hunterWBRZ) June 1, 2016 WBRZ cameras captured several cars stalled out on... more »

• Free crawfish boil for flood responders

  April 5, 2016 5:51 PM

  HAMMOND - Fidelity Bank will host a crawfish boil for first responders who assisted in the aftermath of wide-spread flooding in southeast Louisiana last month. The boil will be Thursday at the bank's Hammond CM Fagan Drive branch from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Anyone is invited to attend;... more »

• SE La. flood areas not yet eligible for federal disaster assistance

  March 14, 2016 6:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Federal aid is likely to come for areas of Louisiana inundated by floods in the last week. The federal government declared Bossier, Claiborne, Grant, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, and Webster Parishes as disaster areas. Other parishes will likely be added to the list, which as of this... more »