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20 Years After Hurricane Katrina: Are Insurers Ready for a Different $100B Disaster?

On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall near Buras-Triumph, Louisiana, as a Category 3 hurricane with sustained winds of 125 mph. It had previously reached Category 5 i...

FEMA and New Orleans unite for hurricane preparedness

FEMA sent its top man to deliver that message to New Orleans, and the city agrees it's more prepared than ever for the 2026 hurricane season.

Category 6 possible in proposed new hurricane scale that considers all hazards

A new study suggests that a redesigned hurricane warning scale helps people better understand storm risks and make more informed decisions about whether to evacuate.Research from t...

City of New Orleans receives a 2-year extension to spend money from FEMA on Hurricane Katrina Recovery efforts

NEW ORLEANS, La. (KTVE/KARD) -- The city of New Orleans has received two more years to finish spending half a billion dollars received from FEMA for Katrina recovery efforts. The m...

Disaster Relief in Jamaica Acts Fast Following Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa impacted several countries across the Caribbean, including Jamaica. Melissa first made contact with New Hope, Jamaica, off its west coast on October 28, 2025, and...

Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority holds annual Storm Safe Hurricane Preparedness event

BATON ROUGE — The Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority held its annual Storm Safe Hurricane Preparedness event on Sunday at the LSU Center for River Studies in Ba...

Hurricane Season 2026: Day #1 Outlook & Helpful Tropical Safety Tips

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) - It's day #1 of Hurricane Season and now is the time for you to prepare yourself and your family for whatever may come our way. According to the National Hurric...

Beryl was a record-breaking major hurricane, made three landfalls

Beryl was the earliest Category 5 storm on record.

Picayune residents prepare for another round of heavy rainfall

Massive flooding slammed Picayune on Tuesday, June 16, prompting city leaders to issue a declaration of emergency.  

United Way launches disaster fund in response to Tropical Storm Arthur

Community members are encouraged to stand with their neighbors by making a donation to the #UNITEDGULF Initiative.

In Lake Charles, Even an Ordinary Monday Rain Carries Memory

When heavy rain falls in Lake Charles and all of Southwest Louisiana, it doesn’t fall on a clean slate. It falls on a region that remembers, and remembers vividly. It falls on stre...

Photos: Aftermath of post Tropical Storm Arthur in Southeast Louisiana

Tropical Storm Arthur officially formed on Wednesday, June 17, bringing heavy rains and high winds overnight, in addition to tornado warnings across Southeast Louisiana.

Major flood threat looms in Louisiana as tropical storm warning issued

A tropical storm warning has been issued for portions of the Louisiana coast, with heavy rainfall and flooding expected to continue for days. Already, one death and numerous water...

Potential Tropical Cyclone One near Texas coast, likely to flood portions of Texas and Louisiana, NHC says

Tracking the Tropics рџЊЂ | Potential Tropical Cyclone One near Texas coast, likely to flood parts of Texas and Louisiana

United Way starts disaster relief fund after Tropical Storm Arthur

United Way Southwest Louisiana has launched the #UNITEDGULF Initiative to provide immediate assistance and long-term support for individuals and families recovering from devastatin...

Hurricane Season 2026: Your Questions Answered

WGNO’s Hurricane Season 2026: Your Questions Answered takes an in-depth look at what families across the region need to know as a new hurricane season begins.

These 3 Cities Have the Most Homes at Risk of Being Hit by a Hurricane This Year—and Insurance Issues Look Different in...

With the Super El Niño top of mind, new data highlights which metros are the most vulnerable, with homeowners having the most to lose.

Louisiana homeowners face insurance woes after severe flooding

The aftermath of a severe storm can be the most challenging time for homeowners, who must handle debris removal and costly flood damage.

How to help your kids cope with hurricanes

Whether you're hunkering down or evacuating, storms can be especially hard on the youngest family members.

Hurricane-Proof Your Coverage- Essential Tips for Homes and Businesses as the 2026 Hurricane Season Approaches

Study: Hurricane Helene caused spike in homelessness in North Carolina

In 2024-25, while the United States saw a small overall decline in homelessness, North Carolina was moving rapidly in the other direction. The state experienced a 33% increase in h...

Storm damage across Acadiana

A look at what damage was left behind by Sunday's storms across Acadiana, including downed trees, blocked roads and more.

Lt. General Russel Honoré reflects past hurricanes, prepping for current season

It is always important to look back to lessons learned during Hurricane Katrina and someone who knows a lot about that is retired U.S. Army General Russel Honoré.

Kristen's Classroom: Hurricane names

Each ocean basin gets a separate list of names to use when identifying tropical storms and hurricanes. Meteorologist Kristen Currie explains the process in today's episode.