Update 5/19/2011

We just wanted to give a quick update before the weekend. It is still safe to travel to Houma and the surrounding communities. There is currently no flooding in Terrebonne Parish. For updates throughout the weekend, please refer to the following links:

For more information:
Terrebonne Parish Emergency Information
Emergency.Louisiana.Gov
Louisiana Travel Advisory
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Team New Orleans
Houma Courier special section: River Flooding

"Flood outlook brightens"

This story appears in today's Houma Courier:
http://www.houmatoday.com/article/20110517/ARTICLES/110519533?tc=cr

Update 5/17/2011

It is a beautiful spring day in Houma. Can you believe that the temperature is only 63 degrees?!?  It feels as though it is March instead of May.

We want our visitors to know that as of May 17, 2011, there is no flooding reported in the Houma area. Please contact our office, 1-800-688-2732, for updated information before travelling to our area.

Residents in the potential flood zone are working hard to protect their homes and businesses, and local and state government offices are working around-the-clock to keep the residents safe and informed.

For more information:
Terrebonne Parish Emergency Information
Emergency.Louisiana.Gov
Louisiana Travel Advisory
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Team New Orleans
Houma Courier special section: River Flooding

2011 Flood Threat for Terrebonne Parish

While it is still safe to travel to Louisiana and the Houma area, we would like for our travelers to be up to date with real time information concerning the Mississippi River flooding and the opening of the Morganza Spillway. Houma and its surrounding communities are located in Terrebonne Parish (county.) The western portion of Terrebonne Parish, including the communities of Gibson and Bayou Black, are expected to receive some backwater flooding due to the opening of the Morganza Spillway. As of Monday, May 16, 2011, there is no flooding in the Houma area.

Please call our office, 800-688-2732, for updated information regarding our status.

For more information:
Terrebonne Parish Emergency Information
Emergency.Louisiana.Gov
Louisiana Travel Advisory
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Team New Orleans
Houma Courier special section: River Flooding

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