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Morgan City closes floodgate, protects Terrebonne, Lafourche from Mississippi River
The St. Mary Levee Director preemptively closed a floodgate to protect Terrebonne and Lafourche from a swollen Mississippi River.
Army Corps of Engineers conducts test of spillway as river levels continue to rise
The Army Corps of Engineers began testing the spillway Monday in the event of a partial opening later this week.
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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 ...
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Harney County flood threat eases, all evacuation notices lifted as repair and recovery efforts hit high gear
All evacuation notices in flood-stricken Burns area were lifted on Monday morning as the flood threat continues to ease as ...
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With Mississippi River rising, Bonnet Carré Spillway is tested in case LA needs flood protection
The Corps has not yet announced whether the agency will open the spillway, and says they are monitoring the forecast before ...
Army Corps tests Bonnet Carré Spillway as Mississippi River levels rise
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is testing the Bonnet Carré Spillway in Norco as the Mississippi River nears flood thresholds. No full opening has been recommended.