The Amite River Basin Commission is proposing to preserve this 4,265-acre region of lowland swamp in South Baton Rouge for flood storage through the purchase of development rights or another mechanism. The area is southeast of where Burbank Avenue turns into Siegen Lane and lies between Bayou Fountain and Bayou Manchac.

The Amite River Basin Commission, a Baton Rouge regional agency most tied to the long-running Comite River Diversion Canal, has aimed big with its first master plan.

Thousands in the Houston area are without power after hefty thunderstorms with 70-mile-per-hour winds, hail and lightning rolled in early Tuesday morning, downing power lines and shutting off electricity for more than 160,

Four board members have resigned in recent months in protest over changes pursued by Gov. Jeff Landry at the flood protection agency.

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles issued a Flash Flood Warning for Lafayette and St. Martin parishes on Wednesday, May 21. The warning expired

Steamy conditions started off the day around Acadiana. Temperatures jump quickly into the 80s and then the 90s later in the day. Storms will develop around lunchtime

The U.S. National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for regions of North Louisiana. The flood watch will remain in effect from 7 a.m. on Tuesday, May 6 until 7 a.m. on Wednesday ...

Heavy downpours, damaging winds, large hail and some tornados could complicate Memorial Day travel in the Southern Plains.

Louisiana's CPRA reports 106 active coastal projects focused on hurricane protection, marsh creation, and ecosystem restoration in 2025.

Bill Cassidy of Louisiana stood on the Senate floor with charts to argue that FEMA’s method for determining flood insurance premiums must end. “Now, hurricane season won’t wait on those who need flood insurance.