Mermentau to Crest Eight Feet Over Flood Stage
Citizens of Lake Arthur are watching the weather carefully and watching the rising Mermentau River diligently. The river is already six feet above flood stage and more rain is in the forecast. Continue...
View ArticleFlooding Continues Despite Days of Sunshine. Three Local Rivers Above Flood...
The massive rains we started the year with have flood warnings still in effect for the Calcasieu, Sabine and Mermentau rivers. Continue reading…
View ArticleLake Charles Yatch Club and North Beach Flooding 10/13/14 [VIDEO]
This video was made during the noon hour today. We were under a "Significant Weather Advisory" and a "Tornado Watch." It was extremely windy and pushing the lake water northward. The Yacht club and...
View ArticleDrones Eye View of Flooding in Texas
While we in Southwest Louisiana have seen more than enough rain for awhile, our rainfall is nothing compared to that in Central Texas. I lived in Austin for awhile and the hill country is beautiful,...
View ArticleArea Flooding Clould Lead to More Snakes
We've just come out of a particularly rainy season. With all that rain, some low lying areas have experienced some flooding and the high water is not the only problem we may have to deal with. Just as...
View ArticleSouth Carolina Flooding A Sobering Reminder For Lake Charles
The deaths from flooding in South Carolina is a sobering reminder for drivers in Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana-- Turn Around. Don't Drown. Continue reading…
View ArticleLouisiana Declared Disaster Area Due to Flooding
Due to the widespread flooding, President Obama has declared Louisiana a disaster area Continue reading…
View ArticleLatest Flood Information : Road Closures, Warnings And River Stages [VIDEO]
Do to severe flooding in Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi the National Weather Service has updated the flood warnings as well as DOTD road closures and more Continue reading…
View ArticlePlease Don't Use La. 27 and La. 82 as Alternate I-10 Route
Authorities are asking people not to use the La. 27/La.82 alternate route into Texas Continue reading…
View ArticleUpdate — I-10 Now Open in Both Directions
The closure of I-10 at the state line was expected to last several more days, but authorities say the highway is now open in both directions Continue reading…
View ArticleFlooding Raising Concerns About Mosquitoes
The higher water around the state could lead to higher mosquito populations. Here's what you need to be doing now to prevent being eaten alive later this Summer. Continue reading…
View ArticlePrepare for the Mosquito Invasion
We can anticipate more mosquitoes than usual following the floods that wreaked havoc last week. Continue reading…
View ArticleTermites Could Be A Major Post Flood Problem
With flood waters finally receding Louisiana's Commissioner of Agriculture reminds homeowners of another post flooding problem that could cause even more damage than the high water. Continue reading…
View ArticleReporter Saves Flood Victim Live on the Air [VIDEO]
A Houston TV reporter went out to do a story on flooded roads and ended up saving a would be victim on live TV. Continue reading…
View ArticleMore Rain and Flooding Predicted Today
After a very soggy weekend, we could see 3 to 5 inches of more rain today Continue reading…
View ArticleObama OKs Federal Aid For West Virginia; At Least 24 Dead
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin's administration still believes there are people missing in Greenbrier County. Continue reading…
View ArticleTransmission Shops Gear Up for Bonanza
Among the basic reasons given for not driving your car/truck into standing or flowing waters other than you can DROWN, you can do a lot of damage to your vehicle. Continue reading…
View ArticleDonald Trump Arrives In Louisiana To Survey Flood Damage [VIDEO]
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence arrived in Louisiana to survey damage caused by flooding. Continue reading…
View ArticleVoluntary Evacuations for Chenier Area
The Cameron Parish OEP has issued a voluntary evacuation for residents living in Little Chenier, Chenier Perdue, and portions of East Grand Chenier areas. Continue reading…
View ArticleRed Cross Under Fire Over Flood Donations
The American Red Cross is under fire from critics for its handling of flood donations. Continue reading…
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