http://www.abc26.com/weather/riverlevels/?track=rss Headlines from WGNO en ©2012, WGNO Tue, 31 May 2011 12:05:00 -0500 Sandra Gonzalez http://www.abc26.com/weather/riverlevels/wgno-black-bears-seeking-higher-ground-20110527,0,717395.story?track=rss The rising river is forcing animals to higher ground. In fact, there's been an increase in black bear sightings near the Morganza Spillway. Fri, 27 May 2011 18:35:00 CDT Vanessa Bolano http://www.abc26.com/weather/riverlevels/wgno-news-backwater-flooding-butte-larose,0,2050491.story?track=rss The Atchafalaya River is expected to crest tomorrow in Butte LaRose. So far at least 35 structures are taking on water, but as WGNO's Vanessa Bolano tells us, what's expected over the next two weeks may keep residents out of their house for much longer. Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 CDT Tyler Wing http://www.abc26.com/weather/riverlevels/wgno-jet-skiers-spotted-in-spillway-tyler-wing-reports-20110527,0,1927475.story?track=rss The United States Coast Guard says trill seekers have forced a change of spillway policy. Fri, 27 May 2011 20:47:00 CDT Darian Trotter http://www.abc26.com/weather/riverlevels/wgno-news-morgan-city-cautiously-optimistic-about-rising-river,0,403372.story?track=rss The Atchafalaya River is expected to crest in the next several days; and families living along the projected flood path are bracing for what it could mean for them. Sat, 28 May 2011 00:00:00 CDT Kenny Lopez http://www.abc26.com/weather/riverlevels/wgno-business-booming-for-businesses-along-atchafalaya-river-20110528,0,3916134.story?track=rss Local Businesses in Morgan City are seeing a boost in profits, with more people coming to the area to take a look at the rising river levels.  Sat, 28 May 2011 18:58:00 CDT By Dave Jordan http://www.abc26.com/weather/riverlevels/wgno-rising-mississippi-river-could-mean-higher-crawfish-prices-20110528,0,5938279.story?track=rss Kenan Bruchert is a man who knows his crawfish. He first came in contact with the mudbugs when he was four years old and he has had his hands in the industry most of his adult life. But in the 20-plus years since he has opened his popular mid-city seafood shop, KJean's, this is his worst year to date. Sat, 28 May 2011 21:16:00 CDT By Dave Jordan http://www.abc26.com/weather/riverlevels/wgno-debris-increase-in-lake-pontchartrain-bonnet-carre-spillway-to-blame-20110530,0,1882326.story?track=rss Dr. John Lopez is a man on a mission working the high tides at Lake Pontchartrain to keep you safe this Memorial Day weekend. Mon, 30 May 2011 15:42:00 CDT Vanessa Bolano http://www.abc26.com/weather/riverlevels/wgno-morgan-city-residents-prepare-for-river-to-crest-the-atchafalaya-river-is-expected-to-crest-tuesday-20110530,0,5255541.story?track=rss The Atchafalaya River is expected to crest tomorrow. WGNO's Vanessa Bolano has more. Mon, 30 May 2011 17:01:00 CDT Sandra Gonzalez http://www.abc26.com/weather/riverlevels/wgno-most-homes-along-batture-spared-from-high-waters-20110526,0,6802414.story?track=rss When you take a ride along River Road near the Orleans/Jefferson Parish line, there's a small community behind the levee, along the batture. People there have been understandably worried about the river situation. Thu, 26 May 2011 18:49:00 CDT By Dave Jordan http://www.abc26.com/weather/riverlevels/wgno-terrebonne-parish-leaders-warn-of-floodrelated-scam-20110526,0,6156023.story?track=rss For weeks now, residents in Terrebonne Parish have been told to prepare for the rising river. Now they are being told to watch out for river-related scams. Thu, 26 May 2011 18:37:00 CDT