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Army Corps prepares Bonnet Carre Spillway for possible operation
The Mississippi River is approaching levels that could trigger a full operation for the first time in four years.
'Never seen it like that': Drainage systems struggle as heavy rains flood New Orleans, Jefferson Parish
Local drainage officials say it was a matter of too much rain in a short period of time that left dozens of streets ...
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Rising Mississippi River triggers increased precautions in New Orleans, Baton Rouge
The Corps of Engineers ran a test of the Bonnet Carre Spillway on Monday in preparation for the possibility it will have to ...
Mississippi River rising triggers Bonnet Carre Spillway test for first time in five years
The Army Corps of Engineers tested the Bonnet Carre Spillway as Mississippi River levels rise near critical thresholds ...
New Orleans rainfall totals during flash flood event
The Flash Flood Warning for the New Orleans area expires at 6:45 p.m.