Flooding

As floodwaters continue to displace people in parts of Louisiana, one Northshore man is going viral after he claims to have forgotten his tax refund in the flood.

Wet weather has made it's impact on the South and dramatic drone footage shows just how bad our friends in North Louisiana got flooded as a result.

Governor Edwards plans to tour flood ravaged north Louisiana during the day today.

Flooding rains have already inundated North Louisiana. The soaking now shifts to the south over the next few days with still the possibility of over 10 inches of rainfall in some locations.

There is a slight risk of severe weather across much of the state today. The threat decreases slightly in Thursday's forecast.

Depending upon where you live the next several days could see as much as a foot of rain dropped on your community. There is also a severe weather threat with this system that is expected to impact Louisiana beginning Tuesday.

Temporary levees are being built and monitored by the Louisiana National Guard in hopes of controlling rising water in several Louisiana parishes.

The Army Corps of Engineers has decided against opening the Morganza Spillway. That doesn't mean the threat of flooding or high water has diminished.

The Army Corps of Engineers is taking steps to help Louisiana deal with rising rivers. The Bonnet Carre Spillway was opened on Sunday. The Morganza Spillway could be opened by midweek.

Guardsmen will begin 24 hour levee patrols today in advance of anticipated high water and potential flooding in several parishes across the state.

Residents living in flood-prone areas of Acadiana should prepare now rather than waiting until flood waters approach homes.

Recent heavy rains have sparked flooding concerns from Shreveport to Alexandria along the Red River. These same rains have officials in Baton Rouge and New Orleans keeping a close eye on the Mississippi River as well.

Louis Ackal suggests that if storms become heavy today, and flooding occurs, to stay off of roadways.

Rainfall amounts of two to four inches will be common across South Louisiana especially on Saturday.

Some parts of Louisiana could see as much as four inches of rain over the next several days.

Fortunately for Louisiana residents most of the heavy rains and coastal flooding problems that were predicted with Bill's arrival were very short lived.

Sand bags are being made available to residents in New Iberia.

The basketball arena had just undergone a $132 million renovation.

Police remind everyone to drive safely.

Iberia Parish officials want residents and drivers to use extreme caution while driving today.