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  • St. George Fire Dept. expanding high water rescue fleet, more equipment coming Play Video

    February 4, 2022 3:35 PM

    BATON ROUGE - For the last few years, the St. George Fire Department has been expanding its high water rescue fleet. It's equipment that the fire department says is necessary, especially in south Louisiana where flooding is often a threat. In 2016, the department had a couple of boats... more »
  • Livingston officials warn of streets made impassable due to high water

    September 16, 2021 10:00 AM

    LIVINGSTON PARISH - Post-Tropical Cyclone Nicholas continues to pose a threat to parts of south Louisiana Thursday. Weather experts say more rain can be expected in some areas, and drivers are urged to remain alert to pockets of high water left over from Wednesday's downpour. The Livingston Parish... more »
  • Crews reopen cut at Alligator Bayou Road Play Video

    May 24, 2021 4:02 PM

    UPDATE: Ascension President Clint Cointment announced Monday the cut was reopened after it was closed over the weekend due to heavy rain. This is a breaking update. Read the original story below. ------ PRAIRIEVILLE - Ascension officials cut into Alligator Bayou Road Friday to help alleviate high... more »
  • Sandbags placed on west side levee; officials monitoring but not concerned

    June 5, 2019 5:30 PM

    WHITE CASTLE - The Army Corps of Engineers said Wednesday there was no cause for alarm after images were posted on social media of sandbags being added to the levee on the west side, outside White Castle. The bags are part of a fortification of the levee in an... more »
  • National Guard positions resources in Baton Rouge, other areas ahead of Nate landfall

    October 6, 2017 5:55 PM

    BATON ROUGE - High water vehicles are stationed in Baton Rouge and five other parishes as the state prepares for Nate. CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST FORECAST The Louisiana National Guard has mobilized approximately 650 soldiers. The soldiers are ready to respond to potential flooding and wind damage... 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 »
  • Nearly 500 rescued from high water in Hammond Play Video

    March 11, 2016 8:44 AM

    HAMMOND- Emergency crews across Tangipahoa Parish have their hands full with widespread flooding and heavy rainfall. Authorities spent early Friday morning responding to calls about people trapped by the high flood waters. According to WWL-TV, nearly 200 stranded people had to be rescued throughout the Hammond area Friday morning. However... more »
  • Areas in West Feliciana parish flooded

    January 14, 2016 6:37 PM

    ST. FRANCISVILLE - High water in West Feliciana Parish as a result of Mississippi River flooding has parish officials on standby. The West Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office told News 2 they are monitoring water levels 24 hours a day, seven days a week. "Most of the properties that have been... more »
  • Coast Guard issues Western Rivers high water closures, restrictions

    January 11, 2016 1:10 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - The Coast Guard announced a number of river closures, restrictions and other advisories Monday as a part of ongoing response efforts to Midwest flooding. A press release from the 8th District details all closures and restrictions throughout this period of high water and flooding with the... more »
  • Corps to discuss flood threat Tuesday

    January 4, 2016 2:21 PM

    MORGANZA - People here and in other floodways should expect their annual warning in the mail from the Army Corps of Engineers. The corps said Monday, it disseminated its yearly memo to residents and landowners, reminding them that floodways along the Mississippi River could be activated in a high... more »
  • Waterways closed in Livingston, Ascension parishes due to flooding

    October 26, 2015 10:47 AM

    GONZALES - Authorities in Ascension and Liberty parishes closed waterways to recreational boaters Monday due to high water levels. Emergency managers in both parishes said the waterways would close at noon. In Ascension Parish, emergency managers said the Amite River and Diversion canal would close. The Ascension Parish... more »

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