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NEW ROADS — Areas of Pointe Coupee Parish saw flooding and downed power lines as heavy storms rolled through the region on Tuesday.

Photos from Sheriff Rene' Thibodeaux show several inches of water creeping into homes and a fallen tree wrapped in power lines. 

Tuesday's weather caused issues for several other parts of the capital area. A Girl Scout camp in West Feliciana Parish had to be evacuated, and Baker Police Chief Carl Dunn recorded himself driving through flooded streets.

Several parishes made sandbags available to residents

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NEW ROADS — Areas of Pointe Coupee Parish saw flooding and downed power lines as heavy storms rolled through the... More >>
3 days ago Wednesday, June 17 2026 Jun 17, 2026 Wednesday, June 17, 2026 9:14:00 AM CDT June 17, 2026
HAMMOND — Following Tuesday's heavy rain, parts of Tangipahoa Parish experienced significant flooding and high water. Tangipahoa Parish deputies... More >>
3 days ago Wednesday, June 17 2026 Jun 17, 2026 Wednesday, June 17, 2026 8:34:33 AM CDT June 17, 2026
BAKER - As the capitol area faces a flood watch , Baker Police Chief Carl Dunn recorded himself driving around... More >>
4 days ago Tuesday, June 16 2026 Jun 16, 2026 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 5:06:00 PM CDT June 16, 2026
ST. FRANCISVILLE - The Girl Scouts ended a camp early at Camp Marydale after organizers grew concerned about potential flooding... More >>
4 days ago Tuesday, June 16 2026 Jun 16, 2026 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 4:57:00 PM CDT June 16, 2026

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