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In August 2016, prolonged rainfall from an unpredictable storm resulted in catastrophic flooding in the state of Louisiana, United States; thousands of houses and businesses were submerged. Louisiana's governor, John Bel Edwards, called the disaster a "historic, unprecedented flooding event" and declared a state of emergency.
More than 20,000 people have been rescued after floods in Louisiana, and officials warned Sunday that even though the rain had subsided, dangers loomed. Louisiana flooding: At least 4 dead, 20,000 ...
Floods in Louisiana have killed at least 13 and displaced tens of thousand -- and the National Weather Service warned Thursday there could be more floods. 'It turns your heart upside down ...
August 29, 2005 – Although Hurricane Katrina's eye came ashore in lower Plaquemines Parish Louisiana, the resulting storm surge resulted in multiple levee failures in the New Orleans area, flooding approximately 80% of the city, with some places being inundated by more than 15 ft (4.6 m) of water. The failures of the levees were considered ...
In August 2016, prolonged rainfall from an unpredictable storm resulted in catastrophic flooding in Louisiana. Louisiana governor John Bel Edwards called the disaster a "historic, unprecedented flooding event" and declared a state of emergency. Many rivers and waterways, particularly the Amite and Comite rivers, reached record levels, and ...
Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson traveled Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Thursday to meet with officials in areas affected by severe flooding. WATCH LIVE: Dept. of Homeland Security gives ...
2016 Louisiana floods. Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards declares a state of emergency as over 17 inches of rain (43 cm) causes unprecedented flooding across the region and takes at least three lives in his state, with more rain expected through Sunday.
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