morganza spillway

These before and after pictures near LSU illustrate just how serious the water levels have become in the Mississippi River.

Residents are urged to bring questions and concerns about the opening of the Morganza Spillway to one of two public meetings scheduled for this week.

Governor John Bel Edwards has requested government assistance to aid in flooding relief.

Army Corps of Engineers officials fear the structure will be overtopped with flood water if the gates aren't opened soon.

We are a state built around a good story. Whether or not that story happens to be true depends on just how badly you want to believe it.

The Army Corps of Engineers has decided against opening the Morganza Spillway. That doesn't mean the threat of flooding or high water has diminished.

The Army Corps of Engineers is taking steps to help Louisiana deal with rising rivers. The Bonnet Carre Spillway was opened on Sunday. The Morganza Spillway could be opened by midweek.

Guardsmen will begin 24 hour levee patrols today in advance of anticipated high water and potential flooding in several parishes across the state.

After word spread that the US Army Corps of Engineers were going to open the Morganza Spillway floodgates last week, residents of south Louisiana faced evacuation. The pictures of the water sweeping across the land are both amazing... And scary.

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has spoken: People who live in the Morganza floodway need to prepare to evacuate. Earlier today, Jindal said it's just a matter of time before the rising river level makes opening the flood control structure a necessity.