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  • Despite heat advisory, Tuesday night storm causes flash flooding in Baton Rouge

    July 28, 2021 10:22 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A Tuesday night rainstorm led to flooding in Baton Rouge's Southern Heights area. VIDEO: a time lapse from @WBRZ Towercam of the heavy thunderstorm that unloaded 3 to 4 inches of rain over North #BatonRouge between 6 - 7:30pm Tuesday. #LaWX @NWSNewOrleans pic.twitter.com/k1PQFvbBhU — Josh... more »
  • Lower Livingston remains under Coastal Flood Warning until weekend

    May 21, 2021 10:17 AM

    LIVINGSTON PARISH - The Maurepas area in lower Livingston Parish continues to experience severe flooding Friday morning. The area remains under a Coastal Flood Warning until 1 a.m. , Saturday. *COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY* for the shaded area. Persistent winds will hold water on shorelines. #lawx #mswx pic.twitter.com/IcF22Ct8Vc... more »
  • Livingston Parish roads with high water on Friday morning

    May 21, 2021 9:25 AM

    LIVINGSTON PARISH - Though the veritable deluge of rain that lingered in south Louisiana is preparing to leave the area on Friday morning, a number of roads in Livingston Parish remain either dangerous or completely impassable due to high water. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office (LPSO) updated local drivers... more »
  • Ascension Parish road closures Friday morning

    May 21, 2021 6:34 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH - Rain did not let up this week in south Louisiana, and with 10-15 inches falling in southern East Baton Rouge Parish and northern Ascension Parish since Monday , flooding has been a serious concern for locals. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office (APSO) has been updating residents... more »
  • Thursday morning brings more rain, over 2,000 outages to Baton Rouge

    May 20, 2021 10:04 AM

    BATON ROUGE - On Thursday morning, a number of Baton Rouge roadways were already deemed impassable or dangerous due to pockets of high water from storms earlier in the week. As the morning progressed, so did stormy conditions. By 9 a.m., Entergy's outage map reported that over 2,000... more »
  • Several flooded roads to avoid in the capital region

    May 20, 2021 9:01 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A week of rain and widespread flooding continues in the capital area, Thursday. According to local officials, the following streets are impacted by high water on Thursday morning: -Old Perkins (La 427) is closed at Bayou Manchac -Burbank Dr at South Kenilworth Parkway ... more »
  • Wednesday morning brings power restoration, less rain as flood relief efforts continue Play Video

    May 19, 2021 8:24 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Even as disaster relief efforts are underway Wednesday, Baton Rouge residents are keeping a close eye on current weather conditions. The region remains under a Flash Flood Watch until Wednesday evening and weather experts say an additional one to three inches of rain may fall in... more »
  • Clean up underway in neighborhood that flooded for the first time in more than 40 years Play Video

    May 19, 2021 12:22 AM

    BATON ROUGE - A number of Jefferson Terrace residents are cleaning up flooded homes after Tuesday night's storms. Take a drive through Landsbury Avenue and you'll see piles of furniture, carpet, clothing and personal items all ruined. Overnight storms left more than a dozen homes flooded, in Jefferson... more »
  • WATCH: EBR Mayor addresses widespread flooding Tuesday morning

    May 18, 2021 10:58 AM

    BATON ROUGE - After a night of heavy rain and flooding in the capital region, East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome is addressing residents with an update on weather conditions, Tuesday morning. Though a number of EBR homes were flooded on Monday night and early Tuesday morning, Mayor... more »
  • Ascension Parish authorities warn of numerous closed roadways Tuesday

    May 18, 2021 9:43 AM

    ASCENSION PARISH - On Tuesday morning, a number of Ascension Parish Roads are closed due to area flooding overnight Monday. As detailed in the Facebook post above, authorities announced that the following roads are either closed or not passable: Belle Savanne Ave at Hwy 73 (Geismar) Bert... more »
  • Sandbag locations in south Louisiana

    May 18, 2021 8:01 AM

    Sandbag locations have been set up in response to heavy rainfall in Baton Rouge and surrounding areas on Monday and Tuesday. Each location is listed below. EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH BREC Airline HighwayFairgrounds- 16072 Airline Highway BREC Alsen Park- 601 Old Rafe Mayer Road BREC... more »
  • EBR Mayor issues closure of city-parish buildings as locals brace for more rain Play Video

    May 18, 2021 5:38 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Early Tuesday morning, East Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome issued a news release announcing the closure of all City-Parish buildings — including City Hall and all community centers — for Tuesday, May 18, due to excessive rains and the potential threat of continued flash flooding conditions... more »
  • Flash flood advisory issued ahead of rain storm; Some street flooding possible Friday

    October 24, 2019 4:27 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The area is under a flash flood watch ahead of day-long rain Friday and into Saturday morning. ***FLASH FLOOD WATCH*** for the shaded area. We'll have updated forecasts and post warnings, if issued. #WBRZwx pic.twitter.com/eMXQvNjGYt — WBRZ Weather (@WBRZweather) October 24, 2019 ... more »
  • Workers scrambled to unclog ditches in the rain Play Video

    January 19, 2017 11:39 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Residents saw yards fill up with water and in some cases enter their homes Thursday. Many in the capital region experienced the worst rain since the August flood. Area cities beefed up public works crews to clear ditches, some of them still containing flood debris. Many of... more »
  • Homeowner dealing with water in home again Play Video

    January 19, 2017 6:53 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A flash flood warning puts one homeowner on alert. Her son says every time there's a good downpour, he worries water will find its way into the house. Thursday, that's what happened. Dennis Smart says he's had enough. "This has been going on for... more »
  • I-110 is now open

    August 12, 2016 8:02 AM

    BATON ROUGE - I-110 is now open, but the right lane remains blocked. Both lanes of I-110 were closed past Florida Boulevard Friday morning due to high water and multiple incidents in the area. There were heavy delays. #BREAKING I-110 at Capitol Access closed due to high... more »
  • UPDATE: Severe storms, flash flooding possible Saturday

    April 30, 2016 9:36 AM

    The National Weather Service has issued a *SEVERE T-STORM WATCH* for the ENTIRE WBRZ Weather forecast area until 5pm. Locations within the SEVERE T-STORM WATCH area include the parishes Tangipahoa, St. James, in Louisiana and the Pike County in Mississippi. A SEVERE T-STORM WATCH means conditions are favorable... more »
  • More rain and flooding to come Friday Play Video

    March 10, 2016 11:12 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Authorities are asking residents throughout the state to be prepared for more heavy rain on Friday. Drivers should avoid flooded areas, or areas known to flood easily. Several parishes have canceled school and closed their offices for Friday. Southern University, Southeastern Louisiana University, BRCC, and River Parishes... more »
  • Mon. dry, 6-10 rain possible by Sat.

    March 7, 2016 7:08 AM

    After beginning dry, the remainder of the week will bring times of heavy rain, with an increased chance for flooding. Today and Tonight: Monday will feature more pleasant weather. Partial sunshine will help temperatures back into the upper 70s. Winds will remain southeasterly at 10-15 mph. We can expect... more »
  • Livingston, Ascension parishes ready for possible flooding

    November 17, 2015 4:54 PM

    LIVINGSTON - Emergency officials in Livingston and Ascension parishes said they're getting assets ready in case of flash flooding or other sever weather tonight or tomorrow. Livingston Parish said sandbags are available in the following locations for their residents: Fire Dist 9 (23634 HWY 22) Fire Dist 8... more »
  • Heavy rain, severe storms possible in Louisiana, Mississippi

    November 17, 2015 7:07 AM

    A strong fall storm system will bring heavy rain and severe thunderstorms to the Gulf South Tuesday into Wednesday before a sharp cool down. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: There are a few days each year where we ask that you pay extra attention to the... more »

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