Louisiana Flood

After an aerial inspection, Robideaux says water is draining but water recession will be slow and gradual.

some things to think about as the recovery begins

The Vermilion may have crested, but the Mermentau is expected to remain above major flood levels until next weekend.

Louisiana State Police said about 125 vehicles are stranded on Interstate 12 between Tangipahoa Parish and Baton Rouge.

Please, if you can donate any of these items, please do so as soon as possible.

There are dozens of schools that will be closed tomorrow.

  DOTD Closures UPDATED AT 4:45 p.m.   Effective immediately, the following road closures and high water notifications are in place due to heavy rains. The roads will be reopened as soon as conditions improve. Acadia Parish Open: I-10 eastbound from US 165 to I-49 at MP 88 LA 97 from I-10 to LA 100 Closures:   LA 91 at Estherwood Pontoon Bridge (Bayou Plaquemine Brule) LA 98 East of LA 91 (Iota) L

Of all the terrible video being shared right now of people affected by the devastating rain and flooding, WAFB TV in Baton Rouge posted this video of a woman who would have drowned in her car with her dog. The way this video ends is absolutely unbelievable...

I guess you can call this a Louisiana air blower-boat?!?!

As flood waters slowly creep further southward, Gov. Bobby Jindal issued a warning to all Louisiana citizens that as the water rises, Louisiana wildlife will be on the move. Of course the most important thing to remember is to avoid interaction with the animal and DO NOT try to capture any wildlife that you may come across.