City of Houma
Recent News About City of Houma
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Aquarius and Tee Caillou Parades Rescheduled Due to Weather
The Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government has announced that two Mardi Gras parades, the Krewe of Aquarius and the Krewe of Tee Caillou, will be rescheduled due to inclement weather.Originally scheduled for Saturday night (February 3), the Krewe of Aquarius will now roll on Sunday, February 4, 2024, following the Hyacinthians and Titans parades. This change in schedule aims to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all participants and attendees.Similarly, the Krewe of Tee Caillou, also scheduled for Saturday night (February 3), will now take place on Saturday, February...
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Information on Upcoming 2024 Spring Elections
The upcoming 2024 Spring Elections in Louisiana are fast approaching, and it is important for voters to be aware of the key dates and requirements. The Presidential Preference Primary Election, which is open only to registered Republicans and Democrats, will be held on March 23, 2024. The deadline to register to vote in person or by mail is February 21, while the deadline for online registration is March 2. Early voting will take place from March 9 to March 16 at the Registrar of Voters office, with hours from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., except on Sundays. On Election Day,...
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Tax Filing Assistance Through VITA Available at Main Library
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will be returning to the Terrebonne Parish Main Library to provide free tax filing assistance to low-income families. Starting from February 6 to April 9, excluding February 13, the program will operate on a first-come, first-served basis every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m."Families making less than $60,000 per year qualify for assistance with simple returns for wages, Social Security, and retirement income," said a representative from the program. The VITA program also extends its help to other eligible taxpayers, such...
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TPCG Tree Board Announces 18th Annual Tree Giveaway
The Terrebonne Parish Tree Board has announced the upcoming 18th Annual Tree Giveaway, which will take place on Saturday, February 3, 2024. The event will kick off at 9 a.m. at the Main Branch Library in Houma, LA. This year's giveaway promises to be a great opportunity for residents to enhance their surroundings with the distribution of 328 trees in 1-gallon containers and 1,500 seedlings.Among the trees that will be available for distribution are 104 Nuttall Oak, 64 Pecan, 45 Yellow Poplar, 75 Persimmon, 20 Red Mulberry, and 20 American Beautyberry. In addition,...
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Parish Intends to Submit ~$71M in Grant Applications for Homes and Infrastructure
Terrebonne Parish is taking proactive measures to enhance its resilience against natural disasters by submitting grant applications for various projects. The Parish has conducted public meetings to gather input and identify the needs of the community. Through these meetings, the Parish aims to prioritize funding to mitigate the impact of events such as floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes.One of the key projects the Parish intends to pursue funding for is the development of a Dynamic Simulation Model. This model will analyze the effects of specific developments on the...
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NWS Issues Update on Heavy Rain and Flash Flood Risk in New Orleans
The National Weather Service (NWS) in New Orleans has issued an update regarding the risk of heavy rain, severe weather, and flash flooding in the area. As of January 26, 2024, the NWS provides the following information:Multiple waves of heavy thunderstorms are expected throughout today, with the last round of storms pushing through on Saturday and then dissipating to the east. This persistent rainfall poses a significant threat of flash flooding and severe weather.A Flood Watch is currently in effect until 6 PM today, primarily for the Southshore and eastern areas....
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NWS Heavy Rain/Flash Flood Update - January 26, 2024, 6PM
The National Weather Service (NWS) has provided an update on the heavy rain and flash flood situation. As of January 26, 2024, 6PM, the last wave of rain and storms is expected to move through the area from the early morning hours to the afternoon (generally 3am-12pm). The flood watch has been cancelled and there is no flood watch in effect at this time.However, there are still some concerns to be aware of. Dense fog is expected overnight, particularly around daybreak, but it should start to clear out as the rain arrives tomorrow morning. Additionally, a few storms may be...
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NWS Issues Flash Flood Update for New Orleans Area
The National Weather Service (NWS) in New Orleans has issued an update regarding the risk of flash flooding across portions of the area mid to late-week. The update, released on January 25, 2024 at 6AM, provides valuable information for residents and authorities to prepare for potential flooding.According to the NWS, there have been no major changes since the previous update. However, the forecast still calls for one round of showers and storms today, which are expected to be in the form of a line. While this line of storms is anticipated to be more progressive, there is...
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NWS Short-Term Hazarous Weather Update - January 25, 10:35AM
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a short-term hazardous weather update for January 25, 10:35AM. According to the update, a strong line of storms is currently moving eastward and is expected to exit the area this afternoon. The storms are moving fast enough to minimize the heavy rainfall threat. However, isolated brief gusty winds along the line of storms, high winds over waters, and brief intense rainfall rates are still expected."We're confident the line will progress eastward and exit the area by the afternoon, but we're less confident that we will see...
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NWS Short-Term Hazardous Weather Update - Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threat
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an update on the ongoing heavy rainfall and severe weather threat. The main concern continues to be heavy rainfall, with severe storms being a secondary threat. According to the NWS, a line of strong thunderstorms and heavy rainfall is slowing down, which has increased the localized flash flooding threat along a line from Hattiesburg, MS through Thibodaux, LA. The observed rainfall rates have been reported to be between 2 to 3 inches per hour. The strongest portion of the line has recorded rainfall totals in the range of 3 to...
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NWS Heavy Rain and Flash Flood Update - January 24, 2024 - 7 AM
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued an update regarding the risk of flash flooding in the area. As of today, there is a moderate risk of excessive rainfall extending further into our area. Additionally, a slight risk of severe weather has been identified.A flash flood watch has been extended to include all of our area, starting from 6 AM today and lasting until 6 PM on Thursday. Widespread storms are expected to enter from the west and may slow down or train over the same areas, increasing the risk of flash flooding. The main concern and highest...
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NWS Heavy Rain/Flash Flood Update - Flash Flooding and Strong Storms Expected in New Orleans
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued an update regarding the risk of flash flooding and strong storms in the area. As of January 24, 2024, at 4:30 PM, the following impacts are expected:Flash flooding is currently occurring in parts of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. The heaviest rainfall is moving slowly into downtown New Orleans and Slidell, and it is likely to cause new instances of flash flooding. There will be multiple waves of heavy rain continuing into Friday, with the last round of storms expected to pass through on Saturday. The...
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Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government Accepting Applications for Section 8 Rental Assistance Program
The Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government will be accepting applications for its Section 8 Rental Assistance Program on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. The application period will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Dumas Auditorium located at 301 W Tunnel Blvd., Houma, Louisiana 70360.Applications will only be accepted from applicants who qualify for the Displaced Public Housing Resident (DPHR) preference. It is important to note that applicants must provide verification of this preference at the time of intake, otherwise their application will not be accepted.To be...
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NWS Heavy Rain and Flash Flood Update - January 23, 2024 - 7 AM
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued an update regarding the risk of flash flooding in the area. According to the latest information, there will be scattered showers and a few storms today, with some potentially being locally heavy in the northwest areas.However, the main concern arises from Wednesday through Friday, as storms are expected to become more widespread and slow down or train over the same areas. This increases the risk of flash flooding across the entire region, with the highest confidence for flash flooding being from near Baton Rouge, LA...
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Where was the cheapest place to fill up on diesel in cities in Terrebonne Parish in week ending Jan. 20?
The only price of diesel in cities throughout Terrebonne Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
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NWS Updates on Heavy Rain and Flash Flood Risk in New Orleans Area
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued an update regarding the risk of flash flooding in the area. According to the latest information, there have been no major changes in the heavy rain and flooding risk since the previous update.A marine dense fog advisory will be issued for coastal areas this evening into Wednesday morning. In addition, a Coastal Flood Advisory will be issued for east-facing shorelines and coastal areas in Mississippi for the high-tide cycle tonight.While scattered to isolated showers and a few storms are expected this evening and...
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NWS Issues Flash Flood Warning for New Orleans Area
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued an update regarding the risk of flash flooding in the area. According to the latest information, scattered showers and a few storms are expected tonight and into Tuesday, with some potentially being locally heavy. However, the main concern for the region will be from Wednesday through Friday, as storms become more widespread and may slow down or train over the same areas, increasing the risk of flash flooding.The NWS warns that the highest confidence for flash flooding will be from near Baton Rouge, LA to McComb, MS...
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NWS Heavy Rain Expected to Cause Flash Flooding
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an update regarding the heavy rain expected to impact the area from Tuesday through Wednesday night. According to the NWS, there is a "MARGINAL RISK and SLIGHT RISK" of heavy rain that could lead to isolated flash flooding.The forecast calls for widespread rainfall of 3 to 6 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. The initial band of rain may arrive later than expected, possibly starting on Tuesday instead of tonight. While there have been no major changes from the previous update, the highest amounts have been slightly...
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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Terrebonne Parish in week ending Jan. 20
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Terrebonne Parish was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
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NWS Update on Heavy Rain Threat for the Upcoming Week
The National Weather Service (NWS) has provided an update on the heavy rain threat for the upcoming week. According to the latest information, there will be a marginal risk and slight risk of heavy rain that could potentially lead to isolated flash flooding.The heavy rain is expected to occur from Tuesday through Wednesday night, with the possibility of additional rounds of storms throughout the rest of the week and into the weekend. The areas mainly at risk are northwest of a line from New Roads to Crosby on Tuesday and Tuesday night, and the entire area on Wednesday and...