Louisiana DOTD Says Some Roadway Flooding is By Design
Many roadways are designed to hold water so homes and businesses don't flood during periods of heavy rainfall.
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NASA Reports Moon's Shift to Cause Major Coastal Flooding
Although this a naturally occurring phenomenon, their recent study projects "every U.S. coast will experience rapidly increasing high-tide floods" as a result.
Acadiana's Holiday Forecast - Wet But not a Washout
Fireworks and lightning will both be lighting up the skies this holiday weekend. Here's when you'll want to get out for one and stay in for the other
NOAA Forecasters Say More Severe Rain Events Likely for Louisiana
They're not saying more rain, they are saying more rain falling faster over a shorter period of time.
Opelousas Drivers Causing Wakes During Flash Flooding [Video]
If you do choose to drive through flooded streets and cause wakes that damage property or worse, you are indeed breaking the law.
Tax Day for Most of Louisiana but Not Everybody
Five Louisiana Parishes will have until August to file state taxes. For the rest of us, today is the day we need to get that done.
Rain Threat Lessens Across Acadiana for the Coming Week
It's a good news/bad news scenario. When the rain threat goes down the temperature goes up.
Heavy Rain Threat Here to Stay for Several Days in Acadiana
Five to seven inches of rain could fall over South Louisiana over the next several days.
Flooding Closes Two More Lower St. Martin Parish Roads
A local neighborhood is also closed to non-resident traffic.
Severe Threat Lessens But Flood Threat Continues for Acadiana
Waterlogged Louisiana residents can expect more heavy downpours today and tomorrow but the sun will shine this weekend.
Missing Maurice Man Found Dead
Police are hoping to bring in K-9 units today depending on the weather.
Lafayette Parish Schools Closed Wednesday, May 19
The district cites flooding concerns for the closure.