Louisiana meteorologists have been predicting that potentially flooding rains this week and that forecast has materialized as some areas were drenched.
According to reports, and some pretty dramatic videos, a pipe burst on the third floor of Patrick F. Taylor Hall on campus this afternoon, causing water to cascade down into the first and second levels.
Louisiana cities such as Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Baton Rouge are preparing for a strong storm system that is forecast to bring strong winds and flooding rain.
Louisiana could go from famine to feast as far as rainfall is concerned over the next few days. It should ease the drought but will we soon be needing sandbags?
Living in Louisiana, there's no doubt that at some point you've had to deal with flooding. But, are there cities and towns in Louisiana that flood more than others? Yep...
Flood watches have been posted ahead of a strong weather system that is currently moving across Louisiana. Severe storms are possible and flooding rains are likely.
Most of Louisiana will dance between scattered rain drops today but heavier showers and possibly storms will move through the state later tonight and early Friday. Here's when to expect the worst.
Mother Nature could put a major damper on any outside plans you have for Thanksgiving Day as all of Louisiana has been placed at risk for excessive rainfall.
With grounds already drenched, the forecast of possible heavy rainfall over the next few days and a chance for rain over 50% each day for the next 14 days, flooding is a very real possibility.