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• Nearly 60 years since Comite River's last cleaning, some residents feeling anxious Play Video

  May 25, 2022 9:32 AM

  The Comite River has a great deal of debris in its waterways, leaving those who live near it concerned about the next heavy rain. As part of the Amite River Basin, the Comite is just one waterway that makes up the watershed. Residents who live near it say they... more »

• Much needed drying trend Play Video

  May 13, 2019 7:23 AM

  The cold front responsible for our recent wet weather pattern has finally departed to the southeast. We will get a much needed chance to dry out and even enjoy some lower humidity for a few days. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: There will be plenty of sunshine around... more »

• Geaux Tigers on this weather forecast Play Video

  March 2, 2018 6:59 AM

  Woohoo! Alas, seasonable temperatures and sunny skies have arrived just in time for the first weekend of March. An isolated shower could return as early as Sunday afternoon. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Picturesque would be a good word to describe Friday’s weather. With sunny skies, temperatures will... more »

• Chilly to mild, then another cold front Play Video

  January 30, 2018 6:51 AM

  As most river levels trend down on Tuesday, so too will temperatures. The next chance for showers will come on Thursday evening. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: With a weak cold front through the area on Tuesday, clear skies will stick, but cooler temperatures are expected with highs... more »

• Cresting rivers after Saturday soak, showers return late week Play Video

  January 29, 2018 7:10 AM

  Minor river flooding will continue after three to six inches of rainfall across the forecast area on Saturday. Most gauges will crest about a foot above flood stage on Monday and then fall through the week. Sunny weather will start the week, but a bit of chill will return to... more »

• Heavy rain threat easing, pattern switch tomorrow Play Video

  May 23, 2017 7:08 AM

  The FLASH FLOOD WATCH has been canceled. However, one more round of showers and thunderstorms is ahead before a quieter, drier and slightly cooler stretch of weather ends the week. While much of the area did receive rain on Monday, almost all of the 0.5 –... more »

• Sticky, unsettled weather about to break Play Video

  April 5, 2017 6:55 AM

  Baton Rouge has broken a rainfall and high temperature record over the last two days. An unseasonably warm, humid air mass and the active weather pattern will be swiped away today. You will probably like the forecast beyond. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: As isolated morning showers conclude,... more »

• More heavy rain could cause rivers to rise

  March 30, 2017 1:22 PM

  Just as soon as the latest system exits, focus will shift to a weekend storm that could bring heavy rain to the local area. After a general 1.5 – 3.5 inches of rain in the region since early Thursday morning, much more is expected after only two dry days. According... more »

• What you should know: flooding Play Video

  March 7, 2017 10:31 AM

  A Flash Flood Warning is issued when the National Weather Service detects an unusually high amount of rain that could lead to rising creeks, streams, rivers and dangerous runoff. A Flash Flood Emergency means extremely heavy rainfall has already occurred will continue to occur, and emergency officials are reporting rises... more »

• Rivers crest above flood stage after near-record wet stretch

  January 23, 2017 11:02 AM

  The new year is picking up where 2016 left off—wet. So far, the Baton Rouge area is running a 5.57 inch surplus in the rain gauges on the heels of one of the wettest stretches in January history. 6.65 inches fell from January 19-22. However, the three-day span from... more »

• Area dodges severe storms, but local rivers rise

  January 23, 2017 7:13 AM

  All things considered, the local area fared very well amidst an outbreak of severe weather all across the Southeast. Deadly tornadoes struck as close as Hattiesburg, MS., with reports of damaging wind and large hail all around. Despite a multitude of tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings on Friday Night and... more »

• LSU fan rescues drowning Milwaukee fan Play Video

  September 6, 2016 11:39 PM

  MILWAUKEE - A lot of LSU fans would probably rather forget about Saturday's game against Wisconsin, but one Milwaukee man will never forget what a quick thinking Tiger fan did for him after the game. According to WISN , Louisiana National Guard Col. John Dunlap, his wife Jill and... more »

• Wednesday Evening Rainfall Causes Rivers to Rise Again

  August 15, 2016 9:05 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Torrential thunderstorms with heavy rain and lightning rolled through the Baton Rouge area early Wednesday evening dropping nearly four inches of rain in an area raging from Baton Rouge to north of Zachary. This rain fell over an area that already has seen upwards of 15-20 inches... more »

• Drying Time

  March 14, 2016 7:16 AM

  A break of warm and dry weather will allow the region to dry out through Tuesday. Meanwhile, southern locations along area rivers will continue to crest as water runoff continues downstream. THE FORECAST: Today and Tonight: Look for abundant sunshine and warm temperatures on Monday. Highs will make... more »

• UPDATE: Some rivers to remain in flood stage until Thursday Play Video

  March 12, 2016 8:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE – Many river systems near the Capital City remain in major flood stage Sunday after thunderstorms brought record rainfall to the area this week. While the Tickfaw River has already crested, the Amite River is expected to rise in some areas until it crests as late as Tuesday... more »

• Rising river has residents remembering flooding event 33 years ago

  March 11, 2016 9:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Rising water on the Amite River has some residents in Denham Springs concerned. They remember an event in 1983 that flooded homes. Then, the river crested at around 41'. Following this week's wet weather, it will crest at 39', just 2' lower than 33 years ago. Mike... more »

• Corps of Engineers begins closing bays at Bonnet Carre Spillway

  January 25, 2016 12:22 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - Members of the U. S. Corps of Engineers started closing bays along the Bonnet Carre Spillway Monday as water levels in the Mississippi River began to slowly return to normal. The Corps opened 210 bays of the Spillway on Jan. 10 to divert water from the... more »

• Quiet weather as rivers run high

  January 18, 2016 6:49 AM

  Many gauges along the Mississippi and Atchafalaya Rivers are cresting early this week. Today and Tonight: Your new week will kick off with sunshine and cool temperatures. For Martin Luther King Day, high temperatures will run into the mid 50s with light northerly winds. The overnight hours are... more »

• Sandbags, Guard members head out to prepare for flooding

  January 6, 2016 4:34 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The Louisiana National Guard mobilized dozens of members and began moving equipment around to flood-prone areas of the state as river levels continue to rise. Guard officials said 70 people have been mobilized so far, and more are expected to be activated in the coming days.... more »

• Livingston, Ascension waterways back open, but levels still high

  November 9, 2015 10:32 AM

  LIVINGSTON - Authorities in Livingston and Ascension parishes lifted their waterway restrictions Monday which had been put in place due to recent heavy rain. Brandi Janes, the deputy director of the Livingston Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, said all the parish waterways were back available for... more »