I’m very concerned about putting politics back into flood protection,” said board member Richard Duplantier. “There's no reason to change this process.” ...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, has activated its Phase 1 flood flight procedures because river levels at the Carrollton Gage in New Orleans are now above 12.85 feet. Because ...

Coastal advocates and agencies are keeping a close eye on the Mississippi River because major flooding can kill or damage ...

This year, concerns regarding trash are being addressed following a recent report issued by the nation's top security expert ...

Urban flooding has long plagued Treme, a historically Black neighborhood in New Orleans. Residents are getting creative to ...

After prolonged heavy rainfall upriver, Mississippi River nears flood stage in New Orleans. Corps begins levee checks and ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Mississippi River is rising fast, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has launched phase one of its ...

Orleans Levee District Police will now be receiving assistance from Troop NOLA, bringing the total number of patrol officers ...

Mississippi River levels are rising in New Orleans, and restrictions are in effect to prevent damage to the earthen levee ...

Fifth Louisiana Levee District President Reynold Minsky said he already has triggered the flood fight as Mississippi River ...