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• Louisiana levee plan concerns Mississippi leaders

  May 5, 2013 11:07 AM

  GULFPORT, Miss. - Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann says he's worried a proposed levee in Louisiana could place low-lying areas of south Mississippi in danger of flooding. Hosemann told The Sun Herald that he's concerned about a proposal being considered to build a 24-foot barrier levee near Lake Pontchartrain... more »

• Heavy rain brings flooding to areas of Jackson Co.

  May 2, 2013 7:42 AM

  PASCAGOULA, Miss. - Jackson County Emergence Management officials say at least 60 people have been evacuated from flood-prone areas amid heavy rains that are expected to continue into the weekend. Local emergency management Earl Etheridge says about 50 have been evacuated in Moss Point and about 10 in Pascagoula... more »

• Heavy rain and storms return today Play Video

  April 30, 2013 7:30 AM

  It is a pretty quiet start to this Tuesday Morning with partly to mostly cloudy skies and some patchy fog. The fog could get dense at times with visibilities less than 1/4 mile, so please use caution as you travel this morning. Temperatures are in the lower to mid 60s.... more »

• Plenty of heavy rain and storms today Play Video

  April 3, 2013 7:15 AM

  It is a very soggy start to the day with heavy rain and thunderstorms moving up from the Gulf of Mexico. The rains will continue throughout the morning with mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures are in the 50s and 60s. The rain and some thunderstorms will become less widespread and... more »

• Leaders want to talk about Bayou Manchac flooding

  April 1, 2013 9:47 PM

  GONZALES- Leaders in Ascension Parish want to discuss flooding concerns with leaders of the two other parishes along Bayou Manchac. The bayou, a natural drainage canal for Ascension, East Baton Rouge, and Iberville Parishes, is known to flood. Most recently, in January, backwater flooding caused problems in Ascension Parish.... more »

• Resident in 70805: "We have been forgotten" Play Video

  March 11, 2013 4:09 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Some residents who live in the 70805 ZIP code say they have been forgotten when it comes to basic city services. Heavy rains overnight caused flooding along a stretch of Maple Drive near Evangeline. Six hours after the rain stopped, stagnant water remained in the street. A... more »

• Alligator Bayou Rd. reopens today

  March 4, 2013 7:41 AM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - A temporary road closure that sent area residents on a 45-minute detour in Ascension Parish has come to an end. Officials announced Sunday plans to reopen Alligator Bayou Rd. to traffic this morning. Crews worked to install two drainage pipes under the roadway Saturday, but saw... more »

• Battered St. John Parish to receive $1.5M in Isaac aid

  February 28, 2013 9:27 AM

  BATON ROUGE - St. John the Baptist Parish will get a $1.5 million federal grant to reimburse the cost of repairing sewer and storm pumps damaged by slow-moving Hurricane Isaac. The Federal Emergency Management Agency says the money is part of the nearly $215.6 million in total public assistance recovery... more »

• Landrieu announces $6M in FEMA grants

  February 21, 2013 7:31 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - U.S. Sen. Mary L. Landrieu says $6 million in disaster recovery grants related to Hurricanes Isaac and Katrina are heading to Louisiana. Landrieu says the funds are provided through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Public Assistance Program. Landrieu said Wednesday that $3.7 million will go to the... more »

• Rain with some strong to severe storms possible today Play Video

  February 21, 2013 7:14 AM

  It is a pretty quiet Thursday Morning across the Capital City. We have mostly cloudy skies and it is a little breezy with temperatures in the upper 40s to lower 50s. The weather will be going downhill by lunchtime today. A warm front will move up from the Gulf... more »

• Jindal asks for disaster declaration after January floods

  February 18, 2013 5:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Gov. Bobby Jindal asked FEMA today to expedite a disaster declaration after statewide flooding last month. Jindal sent a letter requesting the declaration to the federal government, saying Louisiana saw more than $6.5 million in damage from the widespread floods between Jan. 8 and 17. ... more »

• Potential flooding in lower Livingston Parish Play Video

  February 12, 2013 5:26 PM

  MAUREPAS - The threat of more rain could mean trouble for people living in lower Livingston Parish. The area is still trying to dry out from last month's heavy rain, when some homes ended up with a foot of water inside. Since Sunday two to three inches of... more »

• Drainage improvements in place in West Feliciana Play Video

  February 12, 2013 4:54 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE- People in the Baton Rouge region are once again bracing for flooding problems along several waterways. Portions of southern Mississippi received several inches of rain over the past two days. Much of that water will drain south into Louisiana. Water levels on Thompson Creek and its... more »

• Officials warn of Mardi Gras flooding

  February 11, 2013 2:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Emergency officials in East Baton Rouge Parish warned people to prepare for several inches of rain over the Mardi Gras holiday. The Mayor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness said forecasts called for heavy rain starting on Lundi Gras and continuing until Tuesday evening. ... more »

• Area bracing for heavy rain on Lundi Gras

  February 11, 2013 10:29 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Officials said they were preparing for heavy rain and flooding ahead of Mardi Gras today. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch through Tuesday afternoon as a cold front moves into the area. Emergency officials in East Baton Rouge Parish said they'd make a... more »

• Neighborhoods remain flooded despite pumping station Play Video

  January 29, 2013 5:38 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Two weeks after a major rain event, residents along Bluff Rd. in the Alligator Bayou area are still flooding. Last Friday, two temporary pumps were installed to clear some of the mess, pumping water from Frog Bayou to Bayou Manchac. Drainage officials report the water has gone... more »

• Bayou pumping to continue in Ascension Parish

  January 29, 2013 12:58 PM

  PRAIRIEVILLE - Ascension Parish President Tommy Martinez said temporary pumps meant to lower water levels after recent flooding will keep going for the next couple of weeks. Martinez said the two pumps are draining 68,000 gallons of water per minute from the flooded Bluff Swamp Basin, through Frog Bayou... more »

• 35,000 more NYC-area buildings in flood zones

  January 29, 2013 5:17 AM

  NEW YORK - Some of the people whose homes were damaged or destroyed by Superstorm Sandy in the New York City area may now face the choice of rebuilding higher, or paying considerably more for insurance. Under new flood maps released Monday by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, twice as... more »

• Flooding still causing trouble Play Video

  January 21, 2013 9:21 PM

  MAUREPAS- Residents are cleaning up in lower Livingston Parish after a week of rain flooded streets, homes, and businesses. They say nine days of rain couldn't have come at a worse time. Now that the water is gone, folks like the Vicknairs can start picking up the pieces... more »

• Roads, rivers still closed in Ascension Parish

  January 17, 2013 5:17 PM

  GONZALES - Parts of Ascension Parish are still dealing with flooding after recent severe weather. Parish emergency managers said the following roads are still closed because of high water. Recreational waterways are also still closed in the parish until the rivers drop back below safe levels. ROAD CLOSURES... more »

• Bridges damaged, flooding continues in Livingston Parish Play Video

  January 14, 2013 5:49 PM

  HOLDEN - Water levels continue to rise and fall in Livingston Parish with more rain in the forecast, and it's getting harder to travel around some areas. Bridges in the Holden area are closed for repairs. Water lifted the bridge on Frank Ballard Road and floated it several feet... more »

• More rain with chilly temperatures today Play Video

  January 14, 2013 6:46 AM

  We start this Monday Morning with more scattered showers and some heavy rain. It is pretty chilly with temperatures in the lower 40s. Better take your warm coat and umbrella with you today! The showers and a few thunderstorms will continue this afternoon thanks to a stationary front that... more »

• Popular Maurepas restaurant under water again

  January 13, 2013 8:59 PM

  MAUREPAS - Walking through Val's Marina in rain boots is déjà vu for Brett Bell. Water is every where you look, just like after Hurricane Isaac. "It's kinda surreal. We didn't know the water was gonna get back in," says Bell's wife and restaurant co-owner Nicole. The... more »

• Rivers high, ground saturated, more rain on way

  January 11, 2013 7:18 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Louisiana may have a day or two of sun after the storms that swamped the state, but forecasters say rivers and streams will still be high and the ground will still be soggy when the next round of rain hits over the weekend. Christopher Bannan, a... more »

• Flooding getting worse according to some in Livingston Play Video

  January 10, 2013 5:43 PM

  SATSUMA - People living in Brentwood Subdivision in Satsuma say water never got into homes before Hurricane Isaac. Now some are dealing with flooding for the second time. Heavy rains covered many roads around noon Thursday. It was also in some homes. Zeda Foster is not sure why... more »

• Gonzales waterways flooding Play Video

  January 10, 2013 3:37 PM

  GONZALES - Residents in Gonzales continue to brace themselves for severe flooding after a number of homes have reported water damage. "I didn't think it was going to be this much rain," said Bradley Amorello. Pumping stations in Ascension Parish have been on since Tuesday evening, but waterways... more »

• Heavy rain with some severe weather possible today Play Video

  January 10, 2013 7:24 AM

  ...Tornado Watch Until 2 PM Today... ...Flash Flood Watch Through This Afternoon... A line of heavy rain and thunderstorms is moving through Baton Rouge this morning. Some severe weather will be possible too. Temperatures are in the upper 60s. The line of heavy rain and thunderstorms will slowly... more »

• Flooding threat, rain linger through Thursday

  January 9, 2013 9:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A flash flood watch continues through Thursday night for much of the Capital City region. After nearly a day of rain, the skies dried. But, it will return overnight into early Thursday morning. Experts at WBRZ Weather 2 said to expect early thunderstorms and an additional... more »

• Sandbags available in Ascension Parish

  January 9, 2013 5:19 PM

  GONZALES - Water pumping stations in Ascension Parish were turned on yesterday afternoon in anticipation for the heavy rainfall. To help with the flooding, a number of fire stations are prepared with sand and bags. In Gonzales, city crews began filling bags with sand early this morning. "As... more »

• Sunshine under water after heavy overnight rains Play Video

  January 9, 2013 4:45 PM

  SUNSHINE- Nakia Nelson can barely get to her Sunshine home, after heavy rains overnight brought her a rude awakening. "Water was everywhere, I wasn't even able to get out of the bed the water was so high," Nelson told News 2. And according to Nelson and her neighbors,... more »

• Waterways for Ascension, Livingston parishes closing

  January 9, 2013 3:37 PM

  GONZALES - Authorities in Livingston and Ascension parishes announced they would close waterways to recreational boat traffic starting at 6 p.m. tonight. The closure will last until water levels recede after last night's heavy rainfall. Both parishes saw scattered flooding in towns and subdivisions after receiving several inches... more »

• Sandbags available during heavy rain, flooding

  January 9, 2013 11:03 AM

  Sandbags are available for people around the WBRZ viewing area. Sand and bags are available through the night, and into the morning as supplies last. You should bring your own shovel. Locations: Ascension Parish - If you need assistance with sand and bags, contact parish DPW at 225-621-5730.... more »

• Closures due to high water Play Video

  January 9, 2013 10:29 AM

  BATON ROUGE - High water caused by the constant rainfall overnight closed some local schools and roads around the greater Baton Rouge area. All recreational boat traffic will be closed on Ascension Parish waterways as well, starting at 6 p.m. tonight. The following schools are closed as of... more »

• Heavy rains continue today

  January 9, 2013 8:01 AM

  ...Flash Flood Watch Until Thursday Night... The heavy rain continues this morning! We picked up around 3-6 inches of rain since yesterday! This has caused some flash flooding around the viewing area and that will continue today! We start the day with more rain and temperatures in the 60s.... more »

• Weather 2: Flooding expected in 24 hours Play Video

  January 8, 2013 11:07 PM

  We are experiencing a classic example of rain falling on already saturated ground. Rain accumulations of four inches or more will cause flooding, no matter where you live and for sections of our viewing area, flooding is imminent. The National Weather Service in New Orleans issued a flash flood... more »

• Sandbags available in Ascension, roads closed Tuesday night

  January 8, 2013 9:28 PM

  ST. AMANT- Sandbags will be made available at the fire station on Stringer Bridge Road close to the 10 o'clock hour Tuesday night. The message was posted to the Ascension Parish Homeland Security's Facebook page. The concern is over rainy weather that has lingered for much of the... more »

• Flood of concern over Eden Church Road work Play Video

  January 8, 2013 5:53 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A road project halted in Livingston Parish after new construction created flooding problems. Eden Church Road, a busy through way between Florida Blvd. and Lockhart Rd. in Denham Springs, sees heavy traffic on a daily basis. Construction on the road began in 2010 when the... more »

• Special fees proposed for Lower 9th Ward tours

  November 2, 2012 9:35 AM

  NEW ORLEANS - Tour bus operators are a step closer to paying the city hundreds of dollars in fees to resume tours of the rebuilding from Hurricane Katrina under way in the Lower 9th Ward. A package of ordinances that restricts the buses to major thoroughfares and requires the... more »

• Laplace flooding study to be finished soon Play Video

  November 1, 2012 6:16 PM

  LAPLACE - Two months after Hurricane Isaac brought two to four feet of storm surge into hundreds of homes, St. John Parish residents can soon expect answers as to why. Days after the storm, Sen. David Vitter asked the Corps of Engineers to investigate if the protection around New... more »

• Flooded St. John schools may not reopen this year

  October 5, 2012 2:32 PM

  LAPLACE - It may be a full school year before students from East St. John High School and Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School can return to their campuses. St. John the Baptist Parish school officials had hoped to have the two campuses, which were flooded during Hurricane Isaac, ready for... more »

• Litter a problem on Hwy 42, Amite River

  September 20, 2012 10:23 AM

  PORT VINCENT- Trash lurking in the Amite River is becoming more visible following flooding from Hurricane Isaac. Residents in the area say the high waters floated trash into areas along the banks of the river. Those residents also say more people are littering along Hwy 42. News... more »

• Volunteers making a difference for flood victims Play Video

  September 6, 2012 6:20 PM

  LAPLACE - It will take weeks for some to clean up the mess left by Hurricane Isaac in St. John Parish, and that massive task has brought dozens of volunteers into the parish to give a helping hand. "Some of these people are busy working, that's why we come... more »

• Residents call for levee protections in LaPlace Play Video

  September 4, 2012 6:23 PM

  LAPLACE - Six days after thousands of people in St. John and St. James parishes were plucked from their homes due to rising flood water, dozens continue to question why they had no warning. As Isaac slowly rolled in Robin Wolf and her family sat inside their LaPlace home... more »

• Livingston Parish initiates FEMA hotline Play Video

  September 4, 2012 4:44 PM

  LIVINGSTON - In an effort to speed up the recovery process and FEMA assessment following Tropical Storm Isaac, Livingston Parish has established a Hurricane Disaster Recovery Team. Livingston Parish President Layton Ricks is asking all families whose property was damaged by Isaac to call the hotline at 225-686-3996. Callers... more »

• Isaac cleanup begins in LaPlace Play Video

  September 3, 2012 5:48 PM

  LAPLACE - Neighborhoods in St. John the Baptist Parish continued cleaning up homes today which had up to three feet of water inside of them just a few days ago. Debris and damaged possessions stacked nearly ten feet high lined most streets as hundreds of homeowners waited for remediation... more »

• Livingston residents still fighting floodwaters

  September 3, 2012 12:48 PM

  LIVINGSTON - Residents in lower portions of Livingston Parish continued to fight flooding after Hurricane Isaac today, while emergency officials asked for donations to help them out. Residents helped neighbors and family get themselves and as much as they could out of homes and buildings full of standing water.... more »

• Several Walker residents are still dealing with flooding Play Video

  September 1, 2012 6:13 PM

  WALKER - In Livingston Parish hundreds are still dealing with flooding after Isaac. Several people who live in the Greenwich Village subdivision in Walker say it's the worst they can remember. Tim Henderson says, "We didn't anticipate this water. And there's plenty of houses on our street that's... more »

• Romney visits area flooded by Isaac

  August 31, 2012 6:11 PM

  JEAN LAFITTE - Mitt Romney says he went to Louisiana today to learn, and to draw attention to the plight of residents who've been flooded out of their homes by Hurricane Isaac. On his first trip after the Republican National Convention, Romney met along a highway with Louisiana Gov. Bobby... more »

• Rain, outages cause traffic changes for LSU game

  August 31, 2012 4:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE - LSU announced they had to close several parking lots because of rain and other issues from Hurricane Isaac. The grass lots G and O are both closed because they're waterlogged, while Lot L is closed because it's being used by a special needs shelter set up... more »

• Current river stages, crest levels and times

  August 31, 2012 1:34 PM

  Thanks to the heavy rains over the last week, and the expect rain today, area rivers are very running high. Most are even going above their flood stage or have crested. For the latest information on the current stage, forecast crests and dates please click on the links below: ... more »

• State offices staying closed in 13 parishes

  August 30, 2012 7:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Flooding, road conditions and power outages in the wake of Isaac led officials to keep state offices in 13 parishes closed Friday. Commissioner of Administration Paul Rainwater announced state offices would be closed in the following parishes: Plaquemines St. Bernard Orleans ... more »

• Central residents handle flooding, power outages Play Video

  August 30, 2012 4:54 PM

  CENTRAL - Residents living in Bridlewood, a neighborhood sandwiched between the Comite and the Amite Rivers, are dealing with a lot of water that has nowhere to go. Water from a nearby lake which feeds off Beaver Bayou flooded residents' yards and roads, coming inches from their front doors.... more »

• La: controlled release started at Miss. dam

  August 30, 2012 3:23 PM

  MCCOMB, Miss. - Louisiana officials say a controlled release of water has begun, reducing the threat at an endangered dam at a southwest Mississippi state park. Christina Stephens, a spokeswoman for the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, says Louisiana received notice of the start shortly before... more »

• Crews start breaching levee stressed by Isaac

  August 30, 2012 3:21 PM

  BRAITHWAITE - Crews are breaching a levee stressed by Isaac's floodwaters in southeast Louisiana's hard-hit Plaquemines Parish. At the same time, water at a dam farther north in Mississippi was released in an effort to prevent flooding there. Officials hope the Thursday breach in Plaquemines Parish will relieve pressure on... more »

• 3,000 being rescued, evacuated from LaPlace

  August 29, 2012 8:30 PM

  LAPLACE - Emergency resources were moved to St. John the Baptist Parish to rescue 3,000 people trapped there because of flooding in the wake of tropical storm Isaac, which was a hurricane when it passed through. The governor's office said storm surge from Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas caused... more »

• Water expected to rise in St. Charles

  August 29, 2012 7:41 PM

  HAHNVILLE - St. Charles Parish officials say they are watching for rising water as south winds driven by the tail end of Tropical Storm Isaac create storm surge. Officials said the threat is expected on the west bank of the Mississippi River during the overnight hours, especially in neighborhoods south... more »

• Curfew declared as water rises in St. Tammany

  August 29, 2012 6:42 PM

  COVINGTON - St. Tammany Parish officials have proclaimed a 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew because of Tropical Storm Isaac. Parish President Pat Brister says up to a foot of water had been forced out of Lake Pontchartrain and was flooding streets along the Mandeville lakefront. Some flooding also was... more »

• National Guard ends rescue efforts in flooded area

  August 29, 2012 6:29 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The Louisiana National Guard says they've wrapped up rescue operations in Plaquemines Parish, which was hit hard by flooding as Isaac stormed through. National Guard spokesman Capt. Lance Cagnolatti says guardsmen are confident they've swept the thinly populated area and no one is still there. Guardsmen rescued... more »

• Dozens rescued from flooding in coastal Miss.

  August 29, 2012 5:55 PM

  PEARLINGTON, Miss. - Mississippi wildlife officers used small motorboats Wednesday to rescue several people from a neighborhood that Isaac flooded in the small coastal town of Pearlington. One of those rescued, 63-year-old Dianne Burton, says she and members of her extended family didn't leave before the storm because they didn't... more »

• Isaac early morning update

  August 28, 2012 7:54 AM

  Isaac Morning Update : Isaac is still not a hurricane yet, but the NHC says that it is on the verge of becoming one! Winds are 70 mph and the pressure is down to 976 mb. The storm is getting stronger and the storms are wrapping around the center. The... more »

• Residents could save money from flood map study

  August 17, 2012 5:34 PM

  CENTRAL - Some Central residents could see big savings on flood insurance from a flood zone study the city is considering. Councilman Aaron Moak asked the city to fund a $35,000 study that could change flood zones in the Beaver Bayou area. Any changes could affect the 1,600 homes... more »

• River Road to partially reopen next month

  August 9, 2012 10:26 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Corps of Engineers said repairs to a portion of River Road affected by record-level flooding on the Mississippi River are taking longer than expected, but they could re-open it on a limited basis next month. The roadway is an important corridor for traffic leaving LSU... more »

• Power outages, street flooding in La. storms

  July 20, 2012 2:08 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Storms moving through southeastern Louisiana knocked out power to tens of thousands and flooded streets. Entergy Corp. reported more than 30,000 customers without power late Friday morning as a result of the storms. Flash flood warnings were issued for parts of Jefferson, Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard... more »

• DOTD: Lightning cause of Sunday I-110 closure Play Video

  July 12, 2012 5:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Department of Transportation and Development said I-110 flooded and closed for hours Sunday because lightning took out power to the storm drain's pump. State transportation officials said there is a backup generator that was on, but it failed to provide power to the pump. ... more »

• Debby soaks Fla.; gov declares statewide emergency

  June 25, 2012 12:53 PM

  TAMPA, Fla. - Florida Gov. Rick Scott is declaring a statewide emergency because of Tropical Storm Debby. Debby has drenched the state and caused flooding in some neighborhoods. It has also spawned tornadoes. At least one person was killed in Florida in a tornado and officials are searching for a... more »

• Scattered storms continue this evening around Baton Rouge

  June 15, 2012 6:12 PM

  Look for the scattered showers and thunderstorms to continue this evening. Some of them will be strong with heavy rain, gusty winds and frequent lightning strikes. There could be some minor flooding around town. Temperatures are in the lower 80s. The storms will dissipate by 10 PM tonight and... more »

• Flash Flood Watch in effect through Sunday Evening

  June 8, 2012 10:35 AM

  A heavy rain event is forecast for Southeast Louisiana starting today and lasting through the weekend. A upper-level low, currently over the Northwest Gulf of Mexico, will slowly move over Louisiana all weekend. This will cause scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms to develop beginning late this morning and... more »

• Quiet weather this morning with scattered storms this afternoon

  June 7, 2012 6:20 AM

  All the heavy rain from last night has dissipate and we are left with some cloud cover this morning. It is also warm and muggy with temperatures in the lower 70s. We will have another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms today thanks to the stationary front still sitting... more »

• Flash Flood Watch in effect through Saturday Evening

  May 11, 2012 7:39 AM

  Due to the heavy rain threat starting today and lasting through Saturday, the National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch in effect for the Baton Rouge area from 7 AM this morning until 7 PM Saturday. We could pick up 2 to 4 inches of rain between... more »

• Calm weather this morning, but rain is on the way

  May 11, 2012 5:40 AM

  This Friday Morning is starting off with partly cloudy skies and cool temperatures in the lower to mid 60s. A squall line of thunderstorms will be slowly moving out of Eastern Texas into Louisiana all morning. It will gradually get to Baton Rouge by midday. The squall line will... more »

• All waterways in Livingston reopened to recreational traffic

  March 24, 2012 11:17 AM

  LIVINGSTON PARISH - The Livingston Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness says all waterways are now open to recreational vessel traffic in Livingston, as of 1 p.m. Saturday. LPOHSEP closed the waterways to recreational vehicles south of I-12 after the heavy rains caused flooding last week. ... more »

• Rivers rise, boat rescues at Bundick's Lake homes

  March 22, 2012 11:07 AM

  NEW ORLEANS- Beauregard Parish sheriff's deputies and state wildlife agents have boats at Bundick's Lake to rescue people who didn't hear or didn't heed warnings that storm runoff would raise it to dangerous heights. Chief Deputy Joe Toler says four rescue boats were at the lake Thursday. On Wednesday, sheriff's... more »

• I-10 West flooding

  March 21, 2012 10:03 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Flooding on I-12 West near the I-10 and I-12 split. One lane is closed in the construction zone due to flooding. Traffic is backed up, down to one lane and moving slowly. News2 will continue to monitor the situation with updates on the web and on News2... more »

• Heavy rain and severe weather possible today

  March 21, 2012 6:30 AM

  ...Tornado Watch until 11 AM... ...Flash Flood Watch from 7 AM Today through 7 AM Thursday... We start this Wednesday with mostly cloudy skies and a few showers. Otherwise, it is warm and breezy with temperatures in the 70s. The slow moving cold front and squall line of... more »

• Lafayette officials: Flood cost over $2 million

  March 20, 2012 8:44 AM

  LAFAYETTE - Officials say the bill for debris cleanup and repairs of damaged roads and water systems from last week's flooding is expected to climb above $2 million in Lafayette Parish. That's in addition to the yet-to-be-tallied repair costs for an estimated 1,300 homes in the Acadiana region affected by... more »

• Cleanup continues in flooded Carencro Play Video

  March 16, 2012 5:29 PM

  CARENCRO - Cleanup is underway in the Lafayette area after heavy rains swamped the region earlier this week. Five parishes included Lafayette Parish were flooded with up to three feet of rain. A state of emergency was declared for the area. The Red Cross says more than... more »

• Carencro residents cleaning up after heavy storms Play Video

  March 13, 2012 5:58 PM

  CARENCRO - Parts of Carencro, La. are cleaning up after thunderstorms dumped a foot of rain in some areas. But flood waters continue to rise along Bayou Vermilion. Up to three feet of water has flooded parts of Wilderness Trial Road as neighbors play the waiting game to see... more »

• Tickfaw State Park closed due to high water

  February 22, 2012 5:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Tickfaw State Park will remain closed until Monday due to the rising water level of the Tickfaw River. The Office of State Parks predicts Tickfaw River will crest at 14 feet tonight, Wednesday evening. The high water is impacting the park's entrance, campground, trails, and... more »

• Area River Flooding Update

  February 21, 2012 5:47 AM

  ...River Flooding Update... The Amite River in Denham Springs has crested around 31.0 feet & will slowly fall the next few days. The Amite River in Bayou Manchac Point is at 9.0 feet, at flood stage, and will crest at 10.0 feet Wed. Evening. Watch for some flooding... more »

• Warmer with increasing clouds this afternoon

  February 20, 2012 12:32 PM

  We will see an increase in high clouds this afternoon giving us a mix of sun and clouds. It will become warmer thanks to southeast winds returning to Southeast Louisiana and the Baton Rouge area. High temperatures will be in the mid 60s. The weather will be pleasant this... more »

• Area River Flooding

  February 20, 2012 9:42 AM

  Due to the heavy rain we had over the weekend, area rivers have risen to or just over their banks. This includes part of the Comite, Amite, Tickfaw and Tangipahoa Rivers. As of this morning, the Comite River at Joor Road has now fallen below the 20 foot flood... more »

• The rain continues this afternoon

  February 1, 2012 1:43 PM

  You can expect the rainy weather to continue this afternoon as more showers and thunderstorms move across the Baton Rouge area. At the moment most of the rain is light to moderate in intensity, but could become heavy at times as we head into the afternoon/evening commute. Some minor flooding... more »

• Watching The Radar

  February 1, 2012 9:27 AM

  I'm keeping an eye on the radar this morning as more showers and a few thunderstorms move across the Baton Rouge area. At the moment, the heaviest rain is located south of the city of Baton Rouge, or over Iberville, Assumption, Ascension and St. James Parishes. Some of the... more »

• Residents in West Feliciana concerned about flooding Play Video

  December 26, 2011 4:43 PM

  SAINT FRANCISVILLE - West Feliciana Parish has reason to be concerened with flooding tonight. Residents tells News 2 water levels on several different waterways have been higher than normal. They say a constant rain overnight made conditions much worse. Areas on or near Angola Road are already... more »

• Levee repairs close River Road for months

  November 10, 2011 4:01 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Levee officials closed a portion of River Road near Duncan Pointe today in order to repair damage caused during historic flooding this past spring on the Mississippi River. The $8.85 million project requires the road to be closed for around four months while crews move the... more »

• Springfield, Maurepas dealing with flooding

  September 5, 2011 5:40 PM

  LIVINGSTON - Many people are checking their camps and homes near Lake Maurepas for flooding, and some are not liking what they see. Near Springfield, La. three to four feet of water cover the roadways around the Blood River. Maurepas, La. residents are dealing with the same thing. Camps... more »