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• Thursday AM Forecast: Widespread rain underway, heavier pockets possible Play Video

  December 4, 2025 6:53 AM

  The rain has settled in this morning, with some heavier pockets already occurring across the area. Poor drainage flooding, ponding on roadways, and rising creeks/bayous are possible. Today & Tonight: Get ready for a very wet start to your Thursday. Widespread rain is moving through, including... more »

• Neighbors want water directed elsewhere, cost to fix covered Play Video

  November 20, 2025 5:33 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Some private property owners living along White Road say a drainage ditch that runs through their land is being taken advantage of. They blame development in the area and say the cost to fix it shouldn't be on them. David McRae and Kirk Resweber are neighbors. McRae... more »

• Hurricane Melissa leaves 25 dead in Haiti, causes widespread damage in Jamaica and Cuba Play Video

  October 29, 2025 11:47 AM

  SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Cuba (AP) — Flooding from Hurricane Melissa killed 25 people in Haiti while the storm still churned across Cuba on Wednesday after leaving Jamaica with widespread damage and power outages, officials say. Jean Bertrand Subrème, mayor of the southern Haitian coastal town of Petit-Goâve, told The... more »

• Part of Carney Road at LA Highway 964 to close on Nov. 7 due to construction for Comite River Diversion Channel Play Video

  October 20, 2025 4:25 PM

  ZACHARY - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans District will be closing the eastern portion of Carney Road at LA Highway 964 on Nov. 7 for the construction of the Comite River Diversion Channel. Residents traveling on Barnett and Carney roads will be detoured north to LA... more »

• Sunday Journal: Commemorating Katrina's 20th anniversary with a visit to the Flooded House Museum Play Video

  August 27, 2025 7:38 AM

  NEW ORLEANS— This week on Sunday Journal, take a trip with John Pastorek down to New Orleans, where the shadow of Hurricane Katrina still lingers 20 years later. JP visited the Flooded House Museum and spoke to Sandy Rosenthal, the woman who founded levees.org to tell the stories of... more »

• Denham Springs reflects on ninth anniversary of devastating 2016 flooding Play Video

  August 14, 2025 6:54 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - August marks the ninth anniversary of the devastating 2016 floods. Livingston Parish was one of the areas that was hit the hardest. Businesses and homes were destroyed, filled with feet of water. 2une In's Aigail Whitam was live from Denham Springs Thursday morning, speaking with... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: More hot days, another plume of tropical moisture lying in wait Play Video

  July 21, 2025 3:57 PM

  Another HEAT ADVISORY has been issued for Tuesday. This one will be in effect for all of South Louisiana, as the heat index will surpass 108° in many spots. Despite being used to sultry summer conditions, this level of heat and humidity can lead to heat illnesses. The advisory merely... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: From sizzle to soak, soggy pattern to follow early-week heat Play Video

  July 20, 2025 7:05 PM

  The National Weather Service has issued a HEAT ADVISORY for the majority of southeast Louisiana. It will go into effect at 10 a.m. and last until 7 p.m. Monday. Heat index values, or feels-like temperatures, may approach 112° in a few neighborhoods. Such a combination of heat and humidity could... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Rain chances nearing a peak, heat builds behind Play Video

  July 9, 2025 4:22 PM

  July rolls on with plenty of heat, humidity, and unsettled weather at times. A boost in storm chances Thursday may knock temperatures down a bit, but expect heat to build again as storms become less prevalent over the weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: Naturally with the loss of daytime heating,... more »

• 3 dead as flash flooding hits mountain village of Ruidoso in New Mexico, officials say Play Video

  July 9, 2025 10:46 AM

  SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Monsoon rains in southern New Mexico triggered flash flooding that killed three people and was so intense an entire house was swept downstream in a mountain village that is a popular summer retreat, officials said. A man, a 4-year-old girl and 7-year-old boy were... more »

• Death toll from Texas flooding rises to more than 100 as search continues for missing Play Video

  July 7, 2025 7:15 AM

  KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — In hard-hit Kerr County, home to Camp Mystic and several other summer camps, searchers have found the bodies of 84 people, including 28 children, according to Kerr County officials. The death toll is now at least 104 deaths across central Texas. Camp Mystic says... 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 »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: heat rising beyond scattered storms midweek Play Video

  July 1, 2025 4:35 PM

  The active half of the summer pattern will soon subside for the hotter half. Expect highs well into the 90s for Independence Day Weekend. Tonight & Tomorrow: After any remnant showers fall apart shortly after dusk, skies will go mostly clear. A still and sticky night is ahead with... more »

• UPDATE: Powerful Pacific hurricane makes landfall in Oaxaca, Mexico

  June 18, 2025 8:07 PM

  UPDATE: Erick intensified overnight into a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds peaking at 145 mph. Afterward, the storm did weaken slightly. Hurricane Erick made landfall in extreme western Oaxaca, Mexico around 7 a.m. CDT Thursday with peak winds at 125 mph. This Pacific storm will continue weakening... more »

• Monday AM Forecast: Daily storms continue, Trading rain for heat by end of week Play Video

  June 16, 2025 5:02 AM

  The same unsettled weather pattern from the past week lingers into the new workweek. After a few more rounds of storms, the weather will begin to shift, with extreme heat and lots of sunshine replacing the stormy afternoons. Today & Tonight: After a round of morning thunderstorms, the atmosphere... more »

• West Baton Rouge brings in engineering firm to analyze total drainage across parish Play Video

  June 4, 2025 6:23 PM

  PORT ALLEN — Weeks after West Baton Rouge Parish voters rejected a drainage tax renewal, parts of the parish saw significant flooding after heavy rains. In response to that flooding event, the parish has brought in experts to help them find ways to move water more efficiently. "We... more »

• Louisiana Watershed Initiative meets with Region Six on flooding plans Play Video

  May 29, 2025 11:43 PM

  PIERRE PART - With hurricane season approaching, the Louisiana Watershed Initiative recently met with Assumption Parish and other region six residents about flooding. The community meeting focused on future projects and funding, including what residents say is needed to protect them from flooding. "It brings awareness to flood... more »

• Master plan approved by Amite River Basin Commission, work to mitigate flooding begins Play Video

  May 13, 2025 5:25 PM

  LIVINGSTON - Decades of flooding frustrations could soon turn into real progress for thousands of Louisiana residents; a long-awaited master plan to tackle flooding along the Amite Rover is finally in motion. A master plan to mitigate flooding among seven parishes along the Amite River was approved Tuesday in... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Much drier today before next round of storms Play Video

  May 8, 2025 4:32 AM

  The Flood Watch for the Capital Region has been cancelled due to continued confidence that the threat of heavy rains has ended this week. While Thursday will be significantly drier than Wednesday, another batch of storms will roll through to kick... more »

• Flooding poses danger to drivers after Tuesday, Wednesday's severe weather Play Video

  May 7, 2025 5:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE — After Tuesday's severe weather and heavy rainfall, AAA warns drivers of potential flooding hazards on capital area roadways. Transportation officials urge motorists to exercise extreme caution as forecasts continue to project rain Wednesday. "If you can avoid being off the roads during heavy rain, we... more »

• St. Mary Parish buildings damaged, roads flooded after Tuesday's heavy rainfall, strong winds Play Video

  May 7, 2025 12:59 PM

  MORGAN CITY — Tuesday evening's heavy rainfall left much of St. Mary Parish flooded, with several buildings also damaged as a result of heavy winds and the rain. Sharon's Tastee Freeze, a dinner in Morgan City, suffered significant structural damage, closing until further notice. Across town, businesses closed as... more »

• LATEST: River flooding levels and forecasts

  May 5, 2025 10:45 PM

  The National Weather Service has issued a RIVER FLOOD WARNING for the Mississippi River at Red River Landing and Baton Rouge, as well as the Atchafalaya River at Morgan City. This flooding is due to runoff from flooding rains up north a few weeks ago, and is separate from heavy... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Enjoy one more pleasant day, a heavy rain threat lurks

  May 4, 2025 7:17 PM

  Enjoy one final day with sunshine, warmth, and low humidity. Multiple rounds of showers and storms return for the rest of the week. Flash flooding will be a consideration with this stretch of active weather—that is the next impact. Tonight & Tomorrow: A pleasantly warm evening will turn cool... more »

• Thursday AM Forecast: Tracking multiple rounds of storms to end the week Play Video

  May 1, 2025 4:25 AM

  Rounds of storms Thursday through Saturday could disrupt commutes and outdoor plans. A few comfortable and slightly cooler days will follow. Today & Tonight: A line of storms will move into the Capital Area early Thursday morning. As the system pushes east, it will weaken. Early morning commuters should... more »

• West Feliciana Parish flooding pushes wildlife onto properties, threatens crops Play Video

  April 30, 2025 6:12 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE - West Feliciana Parish is no stranger to spring flooding from the Mississippi River. However, this year, heavy rain from the north has already caused major flooding in Louisiana, pushing not just people from their properties but wildlife onto them. Parish President Kenny Harvard said hogs,... more »

• Swale created after neighbors question plan for property improvements Play Video

  April 29, 2025 5:48 PM

  UPDATE: A swale ditch has been formed in a drainage ditch recently filled in by a property owner in Prairieville. Ascension Parish says the flow lines are about a foot lower than the surrounding properties, which should help restore proper drainage. The landowner has been working with Ascension Parish Planing... more »

• Wednesday AM Forecast: More afternoon storms before first taste of Summer this weekend Play Video

  April 23, 2025 4:50 AM

  Watch out for more active weather this afternoon! By the weekend, we trade rain gear for sunglasses and flip-flops as dry and steamy conditions take over. Here is a breakdown of what to expect • Wednesday : afternoon showers and thunderstorms • Thursday & Friday :... more »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: Another dose of downpours, heat on standby Play Video

  April 22, 2025 3:54 PM

  The stormy pattern continues for another day, although an end is in sight. By the weekend, stormy afternoons will be exchanged for heat. Here is a breakdown of what to expect • Wednesday : numerous showers and thunderstorms • Thursday & Friday : trending drier – less... 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 »

• 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 »

• Tuesday PM Forecast: warming away from jacket weather in days ahead Play Video

  April 8, 2025 3:44 PM

  We’re just starting a beautiful stretch of spring weather! Surface high pressure is in control, and will result in mostly sunny skies and comfortable temperatures all week long. Tonight & Tomorrow: Another cool night is ahead. With clear skies and light winds, low temperatures will fall off into the... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: chilly mornings ahead, larger area rivers to rise Play Video

  April 7, 2025 5:07 PM

  Clouds will soon be a distant memory. Sunshine will allow for some rather pleasant afternoons, but the clear nights will lead to several chilly mornings. Here is a breakdown of what to expect: • Tuesday through Thursday: chilly mornings, mild afternoons, lots of sun • The Weekend:... 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 »

• Friday PM Forecast: on track for a wet start to the weekend Play Video

  March 28, 2025 4:29 PM

  The Baton Rouge Area will move into an unsettled weather pattern this weekend, with two rounds of rain that could impact outdoor plans, including LSU Baseball games. Of the two weekend afternoons, Sunday looks much more cooperative. Keep the Storm Station Weather App handy for rain and lightning alerts! ... more »

• Thursday PM Forecast: few rounds of showers and thunderstorms through Monday Play Video

  March 27, 2025 4:49 PM

  The Baton Rouge Area will move into an unsettled weather pattern over the next several days, with two rounds of rain that could impact weekend plans, including LSU Baseball games. Of the two weekend afternoons, Sunday looks much more cooperative. Keep the Storm Station Weather App handy for rain and... more »

• Storm drains built too high, flooding homeowner's yard Play Video

  March 26, 2025 4:54 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Following road and drainage improvements along Germany Road, one homeowner is experiencing flooding and sewage backup. After contacting Ascension Parish for help without a solution, she emailed 2 On Your Side. Maudie Lewis says the issue started over two years ago when the street she lives on... more »

• Water pressure restored in Kentwood after fire hydrant crash; boil water advisory still in effect

  February 25, 2025 2:17 PM

  KENTWOOD — Maintenance crews have restored Kentwood's water pressure after someone crashed into a fire hydrant at the corner of Avenue J and 7th Street on Tuesday morning, but due to a decrease in pressure, the city is still under a boil water advisory. The crash was never reported... more »

• US Army Corps of Engineers: Comite River Diversion will take longer than expected after hitting snags Play Video

  February 10, 2025 7:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Comite River Diversion project was originally set to be finished earlier this year, but there's still more work to do, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Monday. The Corps met with lawmakers on the Amite River Basin and the Comite River Diversion Canal Task... more »

• Registration for Louisiana Fortify Homes Program lottery open; 1,000 grants to be awarded

  February 8, 2025 9:16 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Registration for the next round of Louisiana Fortify Homes Program grants opens on Wednesday, Feb. 12 and closes Sunday, Feb. 16. Homeowners who registered in a previous round but were not selected must register again if they want to participate. The registration window will open at... 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 »

• 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 »

• Monday PM Forecast: Eyes on the next rainmaker, set to arrive between a pair of fronts Play Video

  November 11, 2024 2:37 PM

  After collecting nearly an inch or more of rainfall around the Capital Area over the weekend, Veteran's Day will kickoff the new workweek with much drier conditions. Our next rainmaker is set to arrive by midweek. Tonight & Tomorrow: Skies clear out on Monday night as a weak front... 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 »

• Unemployment assistance available through Louisiana Workforce Commission for those affected by Francine

  September 24, 2024 1:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — With President Joe Biden's major disaster declaration request for nine Louisiana parishes, Disaster Unemployment Assistance is now available to businesses and residents affected by Hurricane Francine. The Louisiana Workforce Commission is accepting applications for unemployment assistance for residents in Ascension, Assumption, Jefferson, Lafourche, St. Charles, St.... more »

• FEMA, state open disaster relief center in Morgan City to provide one-on-one aid after Francine Play Video

  September 23, 2024 10:45 AM

  MORGAN CITY — FEMA and state officials on Monday opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Morgan City to provide relief to Louisiana residents affected by Hurricane Francine. The center, located in the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium, will provide one-on-one help to residents affected by the storm. In St... more »

• LA 20 Bayou Chevreuil re-opened, drives advised to use 'extreme caution' due to high water

  September 13, 2024 5:14 PM

  VACHERIE - LA 20 at Bayou Chevreuil re-opened after being closed due to high water, according to the St. James Parish Sheriff's Office. Drivers are advised to use "extreme caution." more »

• MOHSEP discusses drainage improvements ahead of storm Play Video

  September 9, 2024 4:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is asking people to prepare for heavy rain, wind, and flooding ahead of Francine. Flooding continues to be a top concern for many in the parish and this week the city's infrastructure could be tested. After spending... more »

• Broome, Landry discuss local and state preparations for Francine's landfall Play Video

  September 9, 2024 10:27 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness on Monday advised residents to prepare for heavy rain, winds and flooding ahead of Francine's landfall this week. Later in the day, Gov. Jeff Landry gave the same advice to residents statewide. Landry declared of state of... more »

• Francine pulling away, conditions dramatically improving on Thursday Play Video

  September 7, 2024 9:27 PM

  Francine is pulling away from southeast Louisiana, resulting in many improvements to the weather on Thursday. Into the weekend, the typical late summer pattern returns to the region. Today & Tonight: Conditions will dramatically improve on Thursday. While there may be some lingering breezes, overall wind speeds will gradually... more »