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• Tuesday PM Forecast: Another wave of storms targeting Capital Area, FLOOD WATCH issued Play Video

  May 26, 2026 6:14 PM

  The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD WATCH for East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Assumption, Iberville, East Feliciana, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. James, Tangipahoa, and West Feliciana Parishes, as well as Amite and Wilkinson Counties, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday. A FLOOD... more »

• New FLOOD WATCH issued in advance of heavy rain threat

  May 26, 2026 12:35 PM

  The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD WATCH for East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Assumption, Iberville, East Feliciana, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, St. James, Tangipahoa and West Feliciana Parishes as well as, Amite, Pike and Wilkinson Counties from 7am - 7pm Wednesday. A FLOOD WATCH... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: A stormy weather pattern that simply refuses to quit Play Video

  May 25, 2026 5:41 PM

  Rainy weather continues to dominate the Storm Station forecast. Additional rounds of storms are expected for the rest of the week, each bringing the possibility of sudden street and poor drainage flooding. Tonight & Tomorrow: Memorial Day downpours will gradually taper off during the evening, leaving behind a humid... more »

• $30 million federal project could help 90,000 people deal with flooding near Bayou Manchac Play Video

  May 25, 2026 4:50 PM

  PLAUQUEMINE — Officials are spending $30 million in federal funds to improve Bayou Manchac and realign Ward Creek, and parish officials say the project will reduce flooding in the area. Fishermen like Christian Sexton love it when the water stays consistent. "After it rains, we see a significant... more »

• Baton Rouge restaurant floods multiple times in one week Play Video

  May 12, 2026 6:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A restaurant under the Perkins Road overpass has flooded multiple times over the past week, and business owners believe a nearby construction project may be part of the problem. Surveillance video from BLDG 5 on Kalurah Street shows several inches of water inside the restaurant while... more »

• Resident battles parish over drainage woes: 'They're trying to make water go uphill' Play Video

  April 16, 2026 4:49 PM

  GONZALES - An Ascension Parish resident reached out to 2 On Your Side regarding an ongoing drainage issue. Rhonda Gaughan says the parish's response to her complaints is to continue digging the ditch in front of her home deeper and deeper. "However, water does not go uphill," said Gaughan.... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Dodging pop-up storms all the way through Easter Weekend Play Video

  March 30, 2026 4:00 PM

  A wetter weather pattern has returned, offering the chance to see showers and thunderstorms just about every day. The rain is needed, but it may be less than ideal ahead of the Easter holiday. Tonight & Tomorrow: Remaining showers will quickly taper after dark, leading to a few hours... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Grab an umbrella, daily rain chances through Easter Weekend Play Video

  March 29, 2026 7:30 PM

  Go ahead and tuck jackets back into the closet for now, but be sure to keep an umbrella by the door. A warmer and muggier pattern is taking over again, but this time bringing near-daily shower and thunderstorm chances that will persist all the way through Easter Sunday. Tonight... more »

• BRPD: Man arrested for kicking, slamming kitten on the ground Play Video

  February 25, 2026 1:48 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge police arrested a man and accused him of kicking a kitten and slamming it to the ground. According to police, surveillance video from Feb. 18 shows Cody Flood, 37, luring the kitten closer to him at an apartment complex on Titian Avenue. Police... more »

• Iberville Parish government launches Bayou Paul Restoration Project to lower flood risks in the area Play Video

  December 5, 2025 1:46 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - The Iberville Parish Government launched a major waterway channel cleaning project in East Iberville on Friday to increase drainage efficiency and lower flood risks. The "Bayou Paul Restoration Project" will restore a natural channel in the Spanish Lake Basin that has been abandoned for decades, improving drainage... more »

• Bayou Manchac flood mitigation project receives $30 million in state funding Play Video

  November 21, 2025 10:04 AM

  GONZALES - The Bayou Manchac flood mitigation project received $30 million in state funding after the Iberville Parish Council passed a resolution to include the City of St. George in the intergovernmental agreement between multiple parishes. The project, a combined effort between Iberville, Ascension and East Baton Rouge parishes,... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Wetter pattern to end workweek, Possible dip in humidity next week Play Video

  August 21, 2025 6:17 AM

  Storms will ramp up to close the workweek, bringing clouds, downpours, and a slight break from the extreme heat. The weekend trends drier and a bit less humid, with highs still in the mid-90s. Today & Tomorrow: Shower and storm activity will increase to end the workweek. Thursday will... more »

• Federal funding for Louisiana levee inspections secured after Corps said it didn't have it Play Video

  August 19, 2025 7:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE – After a period of uncertainty over federal funding, national leaders have committed to paying for crucial annual inspections on Louisiana’s levee systems. Last week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said it didn’t have the money to do the inspections because of federal cuts. A week... more »

• Saturday AM Forecast: Hot weekend with side of t-storms, Hurricane Erin rapidly intensifying Play Video

  August 16, 2025 8:55 AM

  After Friday’s storms brought some relief, Saturday turns the heat up once again. A Heat Advisory is in effect for the Capital Region with highs back in the mid-90s today. Meanwhile in the Atlantic Ocean, Hurricane Erin is quickly intensifying after becoming the first hurricane of the season on Friday.... more »

• Ascension firefighters receive special water rescue training Play Video

  August 7, 2025 9:48 PM

  ST. AMANT — Ascension Parish firefighters began canal rescue classes this month, a special form of water rescue involving saving people from vehicles. Officials said the skills from the canal rescue class work in conjunction with swift water and floodwater rescue skills. Firefighters from Gonzales, Fire District One, Prairieville... more »

• Flood Watch continues through late tonight, heavy rain possible Play Video

  July 15, 2025 4:24 AM

  Moisture from a weak tropical disturbance will keep the chance for showers and thunderstorms in the forecast through Saturday. A more typical summertime pattern is expected to return by Sunday and into early next week. A FLOOD WATCH remains in effect through Friday Night for all of South Louisiana... more »

• Texas inspectors approved Camp Mystic's disaster plan 2 days before deadly flood, records show

  July 8, 2025 8:21 PM

  AP — Texas inspectors signed off on Camp Mystic’s emergency planning just two days before catastrophic flooding killed more than two dozen people at the all-girls Christian summer camp, most of them children. The Department of State Health Services released records Tuesday showing the camp complied with a host... more »

• Texas floods leave at least 51 dead, 27 girls missing as rescuers search devastated landscape Play Video

  July 6, 2025 10:26 AM

  KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Rescuers scoured a devastated central Texas landscape of mangled trees, overturned cars and muck-filled debris Saturday in an increasingly bleak mission to locate survivors, including 27 girls who have not been seen since their camp was slammed with a wall of water in a historic flash... more »

• At least 27 people are dead in Texas floods as the search continues for the many missing

  July 5, 2025 10:35 AM

  KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Rescuers scoured flooded riverbanks littered with mangled trees Saturday and turned over rocks in the search for more than two dozen children from a girls’ camp and many others missing after a wall of water blasted down a river in the Texas Hill Country. The storm... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Stormy pattern continues, Drying up for weekend plans Play Video

  May 29, 2025 4:33 AM

  Periods of showers and storms will continue for southern Louisiana through the end of the workweek. By early Saturday, drier air will settle in for the weekend, making for a very pleasant transition from May to June. Today & Tonight: A few showers and rumbles of thunder from overnight... more »

• Friday AM Forecast: 90 degree days continue, Dry through the weekend Play Video

  May 16, 2025 4:43 AM

  On Thursday, Baton Rouge Metro Airport reached 90°F for the first time in 2025. Hot and dry conditions will continue to dominate the Capital Area's forecast through the weekend and into next week. Stay cool and hydrated! Today & Tonight: Friday will look and feel much like the previous... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Hot, humid and rain-free into the weekend Play Video

  May 15, 2025 4:37 AM

  A stretch of hot, sunny weather has arrived in the Capital Region, with temperatures reaching the low 90s for the first time this year and humidity making it feel even warmer. Today & Tonight: After a cloudy and warm start in the 70s early Thursday, breezy south winds will... more »

• Friday AM Forecast: Strong storms possible to start weekend, Dip in humidity to finish Play Video

  May 2, 2025 4:31 AM

  Heads up! Showers and storms will move in Friday and peak overnight into early Saturday. Some storms could be strong, so keep an eye on the forecast if you have evening plans. Today & Tonight: Friday will be largely dry until the late afternoon and early evening hours. Look... more »

• WBRZ FLASHBACK: The flood of 1977 Play Video

  May 1, 2025 10:09 AM

  BATON ROUGE - This week in WBRZ's history, coverage continued of the 1977 flood that swept through the city. The 1977 flood is the third-worst flood event on record as of May 2025. At the time, it was one of the worst floods on record and many compared it... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Warm & breezy ahead of next rainmaker Play Video

  April 30, 2025 5:09 AM

  Dry conditions continue Wednesday before a more active pattern sets up to end the week. Those with outdoor plans this weekend should monitor the changing forecast closely. Today & Tonight: Wednesday will remain dry but feature breezier conditions. Look for a warm afternoon with highs in the upper-80s and... more »

• Bonnet Carre' Spillway tested Monday morning as the Mississippi River continues to rise Play Video

  April 21, 2025 6:31 PM

  The Mississippi River continues to swell after a heavy rain event from up north a few weeks ago. Officials are now taking steps to limit impacts, especially near New Orleans. The Army Corps of Engineers conducted a test opening of the Bonnet Carré Spillway on Monday morning. This gave... more »

• Monday AM Forecast: Cool front tonight reinforces dry and sunny conditions for the week Play Video

  April 14, 2025 4:32 AM

  It’s shaping up to be another fantastic Spring week ahead—with plenty of sunshine and dry conditions. Humidity levels will begin to increase as we move towards Easter Weekend, while the next rain chance remains slim over the next 7 days. Today & Tonight: Monday will be sunny, dry and... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Spring in full bloom, gorgeous weather for weekend plans Play Video

  April 9, 2025 4:38 PM

  The beautiful stretch of spring weather is set to continue. Sunglasses and sunscreen will be important items to have through the weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: A slight warming trend is underway. Even so, another cool night is expected with lows dropping into the low-50s – a contrast from recent... more »

• Catastrophic flooding threatens areas to the north, local river rises expected Play Video

  April 1, 2025 7:40 PM

  Multiple rounds of heavy rain will take aim at parts of the Mid-Mississippi River and Ohio River Valleys late this week. Some locations could collect over a foot of rain, leading to widespread, potentially catastrophic flash flooding in the region. While this is of no immediate concern for Baton Rouge,... more »

• DO NOTE APPROVE - Monday AM Forecast: Heavy rain and strong storms moving into the Capital Region this morning

  March 30, 2025 11:55 PM

  Another round of showers and storms will blow through the Capital Area this morning. Heavy rain and strong storms will bring impacts to the Monday morning drive. Morning Thunderstorms: Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely during the early morning hours on Monday. Heavy rain and strong storms will likely... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Next round of storms could bring a messy Monday morning commute Play Video

  March 30, 2025 12:04 PM

  Moving into the new workweek, another round of showers and thunderstorms will blow through the Capital Area. Impacts appear increasingly likely for the Monday morning drive. Tonight & Tomorrow: Clouds will quickly return during the evening hours. Expect a cloudy night with temperatures dipping into the upper-60s by morning.... more »

• Sunday AM Forecast: Another round of heavy rain, storms to start the new workweek Play Video

  March 30, 2025 11:09 AM

  Even with some spotty showers in the forecast, the second half of the weekend will be significantly drier. However, another round of storms lurks. The workweek could start on a soggy note. Today & Tonight: After a cloudy start, a few cloud breaks will give way to partly sunny... more »

• Saturday PM Forecast: Warm and dry Sunday ahead of next round of storms Play Video

  March 29, 2025 3:40 PM

  SATURDAY EVENING UPDATE: As of 8:45pm Saturday, heavy rain and thunderstorm activity is coming to an end across the Capital Area. Flash flooding on roadways around the Capital City is making for dangerous driving conditions this evening. Avoid driving if possible. Behind Saturday afternoon's round of storms, the... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: A chilly rain drenching the Capital Area into Friday Play Video

  January 9, 2025 5:44 PM

  A cold and widespread soaking rain will spread over the Capital Area late Thursday and into Friday. The Friday morning drive will face the greatest impact from the rain. Below average temperatures persist into the weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: After working through some dry air late Thursday afternoon, patchy... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Additional rain likely, Flood Watch remains in place for some Play Video

  December 9, 2024 4:59 PM

  A ***FLOOD WATCH*** remains in effect for Ascension, Assumption, Livingston, St. James, and Tangipahoa Parishes until Noon Tuesday. A FLOOD WATCH means conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. Be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements... more »

• Monday AM Forecast: Flood Watch for many parishes as gloomy weather and rain remain Play Video

  December 9, 2024 5:25 AM

  The National Weather Service has issued a ***FLOOD WATCH*** for Ascension, Assumption, Livingston, St. James, and Tangipahoa Parishes. It will be in effect Monday and last through Tuesday morning. A FLOOD WATCH means conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. Be on... more »

• Flood Watch including parts of Capital Area ahead of several rounds of rain Play Video

  December 8, 2024 2:34 PM

  The National Weather Service has issued a ***FLOOD WATCH*** for Ascension, Assumption, Livingston, St. James, and Tangipahoa Parishes. It will go into effect at 6 a.m. Monday and last through Noon Tuesday. A FLOOD WATCH means conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous... more »

• Flash flooding in Lafayette prompts road, school closures

  November 13, 2024 9:43 AM

  LAFAYETTE - Schools and several roads in Lafayette are closed Wednesday due to flash flooding in the area. All schools under the Lafayette Parish School System are closed Wednesday, KATC reports. Roads in Lafayette and in Scott are closed due to the rising water. "An isolated cell... more »

• Saturday PM Forecast: Scattered rain into Sunday, tracking a front next week Play Video

  November 9, 2024 6:25 PM

  Scattered rain is a common theme in the Storm Station forecast through Sunday. But into next week, a series of fronts will bring some minor changes. A FLOOD WATCH is in effect for East Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, and West Feliciana Parishes as well as Amite and Wilkinson Counties through... more »

• Old Rosenwald firehouse's future is uncertain pending possible CEA termination Play Video

  September 24, 2024 5:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The old Rosenwald firehouse has not housed firefighters in more than 15 years. It was abandoned for a few years before becoming the home of the Scotlandville Alumni Association which was operating under a Cooperative Endeavor agreement with the city and now at least one council... more »

• Residents in small Ascension Parish town say they are overlooked, struggling following Hurricane Francine Play Video

  September 17, 2024 6:29 PM

  MODESTE — A week after the destruction Hurricane Francine caused, some residents are still trying to recover. Residents in a small Ascension Parish community called Modeste, which is between White Castle and Donaldsonville, say they are struggling to recover from the storm and they have not received much help.... more »

• In WBRZ interview, Kennedy confident flood insurance program will win renewal this month Play Video

  September 8, 2024 2:19 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The National Flood Insurance Program is set to expire at the end of the month unless Congress renews it yet again. In an interview with WBRZ, Sen. John Kennedy said he is confident the program will win renewal but that he hopes that some day the... more »

• Ascension and Livingston parishes close waterways as heavy rain and rising water rake area

  September 5, 2024 1:08 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — Ascension and Livingston parishes closed their waterways Thursday amid heavy rain and rising water. Flood watches and warnings were in effect across the region, and storms dropped 4 inches or more of rain across many areas. Showers are expected to continue into Friday. The closures are... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Rain coverage expands as workweek comes to an end Play Video

  September 4, 2024 5:49 PM

  Pockets of heavy rain are expected to develop once again across portions of southeast Louisiana on Thursday and Friday. Due to the storm efficiency and threat of multiple storms running over some locations, rain could quickly overwhelm locations that are flood-prone or have poor drainage. The National Weather Service... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: A hot and steamy Labor Day, several changes to follow Play Video

  September 1, 2024 7:06 PM

  Although Labor Day is often coined the unofficial end of summer, it will feel awfully summer-like in the capital area. But the summer steam won't last forever. The Storm Station is tracking several changes in the next week, including another shot at heavy rain and a cold front. Tonight... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: Rain continues this week, Drier days in sight Play Video

  July 24, 2024 5:02 AM

  The wet pattern continues with on-and-off showers around on Wednesday. We will see more storms to end the week but begin to switch to a warmer and drier pattern by next week. Today & Tonight: Scattered, light to moderate showers around during the early Wednesday morning commute will result... more »

• Tuesday AM Forecast: Surge of gulf moisture brings even more rain to the region Play Video

  July 23, 2024 5:20 AM

  A surge of gulf moisture will motivate even more shower and storm activity throughout the next several days. Heavy downpours within storms could make for several messy commutes. Today & Tonight: While early Tuesday morning conditions will be mostly dry, prepare for yet another wet day in southern Louisiana.... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Wet pattern persists, keeping temperatures in check Play Video

  July 21, 2024 6:32 PM

  Rain gear will be necessary into the upcoming workweek as the wet pattern continues. Periods of heavy rain are possible, and the rain will keep high temperatures in check. Tonight & Tomorrow : Isolated evening showers and thunderstorms will remain possible on Sunday night. Rain chances will steadily decrease... more »

• East Baton Rouge residents, business owners eligible for 20% flood insurance discount in October Play Video

  June 3, 2024 3:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Starting in October, East Baton Rouge Parish residents and business owners will be eligible for a 20% discount on their flood insurance premiums, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome announced Monday. The discount stems from the parish's elevation to a Class 6 rating on the National Flood Insurance... more »

• Last round of rain and thunderstorms moving through by Saturday morning Play Video

  May 15, 2024 3:47 PM

  The National Weather Service has expanded the Flood Watch farther south, while removing a few parishes to the north. A will be in effect FLOOD WATCH for East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Iberville, East Feliciana, Ascension, Assumption, Livingston, St. Helena, St. James, and Tangipahoa Parishes until Noon Saturday. ... more »

• NEW: Severe T-Storm Watch issued ahead of Monday evening storms Play Video

  May 12, 2024 2:24 PM

  UPDATE (5/13/24, 7:16PM) NEW TORNADO WARNING for Ascension, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, & Livingston ----------------------- UPDATE (5/13/24, 7:01PM) SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING issued due to possible winds of 80 miles per hour. Take shelter NOW in a sturdy building. Parishes affected: . East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana,... more »