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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 »
  • 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 »
  • 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 »
  • 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 »
  • 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 »

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