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.
Forecasters say Louisiana is under the gun for torrential tropical downpours again today. There is also the potential for street flooding with some of these storms
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.
A new sea level rise projection shows much of coastal Louisiana—especially Vermilion Parish—at risk of being underwater within the next 25 years. See the map.
Parts of Louisiana could see as much as half a foot of snow on Tuesday. How much would that be in "regular rain"? And will we have flooding when it melts?
Low lying areas of Louisiana should be on notice, the next 48 hours could include heavy tropical downpours and potential flooding along the I-10 corridor.