The National Flood Insurance Program has lapsed after Congress missed the Sept. 30 deadline. Nearly 500,000 Louisiana policyholders now cannot get new coverage or renew policies.
After a week of heavy rain, St. Landry Parish is taking emergency action to protect property and lives by banning recreational boating, closing launches, and enforcing a parish-wide no-wake zone. Here's what it means—and the risks of ignoring it.
Louisiana motorists who had to drive down flooded roads and streets last week could be looking at a litany of moisture related car problems in the coming weeks.
With the Mississippi River expected to crest at 16.5 feet on April 25, Louisiana officials are implementing flood prevention measures in New Orleans, St. Mary Parish, and beyond.
Recent heavy rain in Acadiana caused major flooding, closing roads and leaving stranded vehicles in Lafayette. Learn how to protect your car from water damage.