Morganza Spillway

[Zachary Boy]

Originally Posted by weedeater

gotta give it to the guy but i dont think that a fresh dirt levee is gona hold to flowin water to well, best cover it with ash or somthin cause grasss dont grow that fast

That's kinda what I was thinking. I wonder if you could cover with some type of tarp/membrane/plastic and sandbag along the entire bottom.

[Ray]

At least he is trying to save his house.

Not leaving is not smart.

[weedeater]

man in arkansas dug a moat with a levee around his house with sand bags on top and so far hes still dry

[Dink]

I heard the house movers have been real busy......moving camps and houses to higher ground till this is over......may cost 8gs, but prolly still cheaper than rebuilding?

[weedeater]

Originally Posted by Dink

I heard the house movers have been real busy......moving camps and houses to higher ground till this is over......may cost 8gs, but prolly still cheaper than rebuilding?

dout insurance covers any of that and its sad since alot of people probly have flood ins. on their homes but would rather try to save then rebuild

[weedeater]

Originally Posted by Deadly D

Flood insurance wont cover this flooding since it was done by the goverment and wasnt a act of God

what was their reason in rita

[aquaholic78]

anybody heard of any levee scouring? me and a buddy talked to a wildlife and fisheries biologist on top the levee by bayou benoit. he told us further north there were areas in the levee washed out big enough for three trucks

[Hydro]

Originally Posted by Deadly D

Flood insurance wont cover this flooding since it was done by the goverment and wasnt a act of God

Yes it will according to State Farm... My folks live in Morgan City and we asked that specific question...

Hydro

[yak'em-n-stack'em]

Yes insurance will cover this

[Dink]

I'm sure they would rather cover these camps than all the houses in new Orleans again

[Raymond]

Some will be covered some won't, repetitive loss clause will apply. Any property that has flooded two times prior is not eligible for flood insurance unless it is elevated. National Flood Insuarnce Program pays owners up to $30,000 to demolish or elevate after the second loss and that includes claim. Very few people know that the NFIP is in worse financial shape than social security or Medicare. It is one more government boondoggle that the taxpayers are footing the bill for.

[2ndamendment]

I would think the insurance industry will use this situation, to raise all of our insurance in the near future. Get ready.

[Hebert]

i would find it hard to believe that anyone located in a known spillway can get insurance...

[whunter29]

Originally Posted by LaAngler

will the water be over the road in sherburne?

It will be 15 to 20 ft deep in sherburne.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by 2ndamendment

I would think the insurance industry will use this situation, to raise all of our insurance in the near future. Get ready.

Can you please enlighten me where your statement is grounded in facts or is it only Opinion?? Einstein, the federal government underwrites all Flood Insurance, agents only push the paperwork. Might want to call a reputable agent/agency to learn the real facts about insurance.

[southern151]

This is a pic that I am borrowing from a good friend of mine. This was taken this morning in Norco. On the left is the MS River. The right, the Bonnet Carre. Without the little line in there (the gates), it would be impossible to distinguish where one started and the other stopped!

Bonnet Carre.jpg

[2ndamendment]

Originally Posted by Raymond

Can you please enlighten me where your statement is grounded in facts or is it only Opinion?? Einstein, the federal government underwrites all Flood Insurance, agents only push the paperwork. Might want to call a reputable agent/agency to learn the real facts about insurance.

Can you please enlighten me where your statement is grounded in facts or is it only Opinion??

Answer: Simply an eye's open opinion based on the insurance industry over the last 45 years. The insurance industry is a profit based business. When there is an avenue to increase revenue it is exploited.

Einstein, the federal government underwrites all Flood Insurance, agents only push the paperwork.

Answer: Will not engage in name calling. That is left for adolescents.

Might want to call a reputable agent/agency to learn the real facts about insurance.

Answer: Although, insurance language is mostly legality written, the average insurance consumer, based on years of knowledge from purchasing insurance can clearly start to dissect to real facts.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by 2ndamendment

Can you please enlighten me where your statement is grounded in facts or is it only Opinion??

Answer: Simply an eye's open opinion based on the insurance industry over the last 45 years. The insurance industry is a profit based business. When there is an avenue to increase revenue it is exploited.

Einstein, the federal government underwrites all Flood Insurance, agents only push the paperwork.

Answer: Will not engage in name calling. That is left for adolescents.

Might want to call a reputable agent/agency to learn the real facts about insurance.

Answer: Although, insurance language is mostly legality written, the average insurance consumer, based on years of knowledge from purchasing insurance can clearly start to dissect to real facts.

Please reread my original post, insurance companies do not rate flood insurance, the federal govt does and claims are also paid by them. NFIP, is upside down to the point of being insolvent. During Katrina/Rita, we were told to hold flood payments because they would bounce, feds had to put more money into system for claim payments to clear. I would be happy to dissect or disprove any facts you currently have regarding insurance. Insurance is difficult because most people do not want to spend the time to have someone explain the facts to them, (my father is a prime example of nuckleheaded thinking)! We are not advissaries out to screw our clients and run with the money. Most agents are truly concerned about their clients and want them to remain clients for years. Now, don't get me started on what they should do to the plugs.

Regards,

Raymond Little

[Hydro]

Originally Posted by southern151

This is a pic that I am borrowing from a good friend of mine. This was taken this morning in Norco. On the left is the MS River. The right, the Bonnet Carre. Without the little line in there (the gates), it would be impossible to distinguish where one started and the other stopped!

Attachment 19871

Das' lotsa liquid !!!

Thanks for sharing the photo, hopefully the Morganza wont look like that in a couple of weeks...

Hydro

[BIGJ]

Crossed Morganza Spillway on Hwy 190 twice today. Dry as a bone under the 4 mile bridge. The water has not made it that far south yet.