Morgan City officials closed several gates along the floodwall Thursday due to a quick rise in the Atchafalaya River, Mayor Frank “Boo” Grizzaffi said.
Based on the current forecast, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will not operate the Morganza Floodway on Sunday and does not have an expected operating date, a news release said.
Berwick town officials plan to close the Texas Street Gate on Friday morning due to rising water. The Atchafalaya River stage at Morgan City was at 8.72 feet as of 1 p.m.
The CEO of Ochsner Health System, which is slated to become the new operator of Teche Regional Medical Center, will speak in Morgan City next week.
While the majority of homes in Stephensville have avoided flooding this spring, many residents had to work long hours in recent weeks to prevent water from getting in their homes.
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